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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Central Neighborhood of Raleigh, NC from $600 (92 Rentals)
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413 Solar Dr
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314 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
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Pine Hills Apartments 55+
1650 Royal Pines DrRaleigh, NC 27610
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1027 Gregg St
RaleighNC27601
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Wedgwood Apartments
740 Smallwood DrRaleigh, NC 27605
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Greenway Flats Apartments
1107 Garner RdRaleigh, NC 27601
1101 Kitt Pl
RaleighNC27610
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Skyhouse Raleigh
308 S Blount StRaleigh, NC 27601
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The Lincoln
408 E Hargett StRaleigh, NC 27601
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Longview Apartments
700 Highgate PlRaleigh, NC 27610
1906 Hawkins St
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704 McMakin St
RaleighNC27610
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Trails Corner Apartments
804-817 Mcmakin StRaleigh, NC 27610
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115 Bart St, Unit B, Unit B
115 Bart StRaleigh, NC 27610
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$1,175 - $4,499Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Row
1021 S Saunders StRaleigh, NC 27603
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Cameron Court
804 W Morgan StRaleigh, NC 27603
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The L Apartments
205 W Davie StRaleigh, NC 27601
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South Ridge
1622 Proctor RdRaleigh, NC 27610
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$1,225 - $3,144Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Apartments at St. Mary's
600 St. Mary's StRaleigh, NC 27605
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Link Apartments® Glenwood South
202 N West StRaleigh, NC 27603
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The Metropolitan
314 W Jones StRaleigh, NC 27603
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615 W Peace St
RaleighNC27605
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912 S Bloodworth St, Unit A-D
912 S Bloodworth StRaleigh, NC 27601
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511 Faye
511 Fayetteville StRaleigh, NC 27601
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Ray at The Weld
1000 Hammell DrRaleigh, NC 27603
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Historic Boylan Apartments
817 Hillsborough StRaleigh, NC 27603
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Oldham & Worth
510 W Cabarrus StRaleigh, NC 27603
202 Selwyn Aly, Unit A, Unit A
202 Selwyn Aly
RaleighNC27601
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The Point
605 Halifax StRaleigh, NC 27604
505 Freeman St
RaleighNC27601
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The Signal
721 Halifax StRaleigh, NC 27604
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$1,305 - $2,290
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The Gramercy
650 W North StRaleigh, NC 27603
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$1,311 - $4,955
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The Miles
10 W Franklin StRaleigh, NC 27604
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Platform
600 W Cabarrus StRaleigh, NC 27603
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$1,330 - $2,960
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Elan City Center
510 N Wilmington StRaleigh, NC 27604
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927 West Morgan
927 W Morgan StRaleigh, NC 27603
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715 Ellington St
RaleighNC27601
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The Holston
1020 Hammell DrRaleigh, NC 27603
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$1,382 - $5,119
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The Devon Four25
425 Boylan AveRaleigh, NC 27603
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$1,403 - $11,558
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Cortland Glenwood South
417 W Peace StRaleigh, NC 27603
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MAA Hue
300 W Hargett StRaleigh, NC 27601
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712 Tucker
712 Tucker StRaleigh, NC 27603
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$1,457 - $3,800
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400H
9 N Harrington StRaleigh, NC 27603
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The Edison Lofts Apartments
131 E Davie StRaleigh, NC 27601
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$1,464 - $3,209
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The Dillon
401 W Hargett StRaleigh, NC 27603
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Mira
121 Kindley StRaleigh, NC 27601
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Central?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Central Studio Apartments | $1,586 | $989 | $4,127 |
| South Central 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,931 | $720 | $6,450 |
| South Central 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,882 | $1,147 | $8,104 |
| South Central 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,475 | $1,375 | $8,182 |
| South Central 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,594 | $6,594 | $6,594 |
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Cheapest Available South Central Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Central area of Raleigh, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Pine Hills Apartments 55+ priced from $875. Milner Commons has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $900. Here are the most affordable South Central apartments for rent in Raleigh, NC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Pine Hills Apartments 55+ | One Bedroom Floor Plan | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
| Milner Commons | Studio - The Willow | Studio,1BA | $900 |
| Capital Flats & Magnolia Square Apartments | CF 1x1A | 1BR,1BA | $949 |
| Wedgwood Apartments | Raleigh Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $989 |
| Greenway Flats Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| The Lincoln | The Hub Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,071 |
| Longview Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,097 |
| Trails Corner Apartments | TC 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,150 |
| The Acorn on Person Street | Lee | Studio,1BA | $1,174 |
| The Row | Banbury | Studio,1BA | $1,175 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Central, NC
As of April 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Central area is the $1.15 price per square foot TC 2x1 Model at Trails Corner Apartments in the in the Oakwood neighborhood starting from $1,150. The second greatest value South Central apartment is the 3 Bed 1 Bath Model at South Ridge starting at $1,500 with a $1.65 price per square foot in the Weston neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Central apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Trails Corner Apartments | TC 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| South Ridge | 3 Bed 1 Bath | 3BR,1BA | $1.65 |
| 830 E Lenoir St, Unit 830.5 | 830 E Lenoir St | 2BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| 927 West Morgan | Glenwood | 1BR,1BA | $1.98 |
| Cameron Court | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.92 |
| The Shelton at Cameron Court | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.82 |
| The Lincoln | The Craft | 1BR,1BA | $2.07 |
| Pine Hills Apartments 55+ | One Bedroom Floor Plan | 1BR,1BA | $1.55 |
| Longview Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.98 |
| Capital Flats & Magnolia Square Apartments | CF 1x1A | 1BR,1BA | $1.90 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Central Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in South Central?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in South Central is at Milner Commons listed at $900.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South Central Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Central Apartment is $875 at Pine Hills Apartments 55+.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom South Central Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South Central is starting from $1,150 at Trails Corner Apartments.
What is the most affordable South Central Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap South Central Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at South Ridge and starts from $1,500.
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