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618 N Boylan Ave

RaleighNC27603

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South Central, Raleigh, NC Local Guide

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. Capital Flats & Magnolia Square Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $929. Here are the most affordable South Central apartments for rent in Raleigh, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pine Hills Apartments 55+One Bedroom Floor Plan1BR,1BA$875
Capital Flats & Magnolia Square ApartmentsCF 1x1A1BR,1BA$929
Wedgwood ApartmentsShamrock 1x11BR,1BA$999
Milner Commons1 Bedroom - The Cedar1BR,1BA$1,060
Parkside at DavieStandard1BR,1BA$1,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Central, NC

As of September 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Central area is the $1.43 price per square foot 2 Bed #310 Model at 618 N Boylan Ave in the in the Blount Street neighborhood starting from $2,235. The second greatest value South Central apartment is the Townhouse 1 Model at The Edison Lofts Apartments starting at $2,460 with a $1.63 price per square foot in the Blount Street neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Central apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
618 N Boylan Ave2 Bed #3102BR,2.5BA$1.43
The Edison Lofts ApartmentsTownhouse 12BR,2BA$1.63
Capital Apartments2012BR,1BA$1.40
815 W Johnson St, Unit 815 W Johnson815 W Johnson St2BR,1BA$1.32
Trails Corner ApartmentsTC 2x12BR,1BA$1.21
601 Hinsdale St, Unit 2601 Hinsdale St2BR,1.5BA$1.74
South Ridge2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.59
801 Glenwood Ave801 Glenwood Ave1BR,1BA$1.86
Milner Commons1 Bedroom - The Cedar1BR,1BA$1.53
Pine Hills Apartments 55+One Bedroom Floor Plan1BR,1BA$1.55

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South Central, Raleigh, NC

Ranked #32

Among cities in North Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about South Central

What type of rentals are currently available in South Central?

There are currently 231 Apartments for Rent in South Central, NC with pricing that ranges from $750 to $18,317. There are also 78 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South Central ranging from $825 to $5,895.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in South Central?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in South Central ranges from $825 to $5,895 with an average monthly rent of $2,687.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Raleigh offers not only an exciting urban environment, the centerpiece of a thriving metro area, but it’s also affordable. That is, assuming you know where to rent.

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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