
Cheap Homes for Rent in South Central Neighborhood of Raleigh, NC from $500 (12 Rentals)
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709 Cumberland St

663 Coleman St
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710 Coleman St

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508 Bragg St

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113 Bragg St

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202 Selwyn Alley

1729 Dallas St
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2413 Derby Dr
South Central, Raleigh, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in South Central?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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South Central 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,861 | $950 | $3,500 |
South Central 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,608 | $1,400 | $4,500 |
South Central 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,771 | $2,000 | $3,495 |
South Central 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,400 | $2,400 | $2,400 |
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There are currently 12 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the South Central Neighborhood of Raleigh, NC.
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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 Milner Commons priced from $1,060. Capital Flats & Magnolia Square Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,130. 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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Milner Commons | 1 Bedroom - The Cedar | 1BR,1BA | $1,060 |
Capital Flats & Magnolia Square Apartments | CF 1x1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,130 |
South Ridge | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,200 |
The Acorn on Person Street | Lee | Studio,1BA | $1,235 |
The Miles | S2A | Studio,1BA | $1,247 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Central, NC
As of July 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Central area is the $1.27 price per square foot 815 W Johnson St Model at 815 W Johnson St, Unit A in the in the Blount Street neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value South Central apartment is the 2 Bed #310 Model at 618 N Boylan Ave starting at $2,695 with a $1.72 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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815 W Johnson St, Unit A | 815 W Johnson St | 2BR,1BA | $1.27 |
618 N Boylan Ave | 2 Bed #310 | 2BR,2BA | $1.72 |
Capital Apartments | 201 | 2BR,1BA | $1.43 |
The Apartments at St. Mary's | B4 | 2BR,2BA | $1.80 |
The Devon Four25 | A107 | 2BR,2BA | $1.92 |
Wedgwood Apartments | 2-2. | 2BR,2BA | $1.51 |
Longview Village Apartments | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.53 |
South Ridge | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.59 |
Milner Commons | 1 Bedroom - The Cedar | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
Cameron Court and The Shelton Apartments | Shelton | 1BR,1BA | $2.12 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about South Central
What type of rentals are currently available in South Central?
There are currently 217 Apartments for Rent in South Central, NC with pricing that ranges from $750 to $9,292. There are also 69 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South Central ranging from $577 to $4,500.
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 $577 to $4,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,238.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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