Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the South Central Neighborhood of Raleigh, NC from $875 (26 Rentals)

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South Central, Raleigh, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Central?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
South Central Studio Apartments | $1,554 | $875 | $5,512 |
South Central 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,984 | $577 | $5,659 |
South Central 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,901 | $975 | $8,045 |
South Central 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,057 | $1,275 | $7,515 |
South Central 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,090 | $2,090 | $2,090 |
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Getting Around the South Central Neighborhood in Raleigh, NC
Walk Score®
70 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
73 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
62 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Central Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in South Central?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Central is under $1,297.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Central?
The cheapest apartment in South Central is Milner Commons which is listed at $875, while the average apartment in South Central costs $3,750.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Central?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 17 regular apartments in South Central that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in South Central?
Cheap apartments in South Central have an average cost of $122 which is $3,628 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Central.
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