Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Raleigh Neighborhood of Raleigh, NC from $400 (73 Rentals)

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2002 Technology Woods Dr
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2002 Technology Woods Dr

2002 Technology Woods DrRaleigh, NC 27603
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1911 Wolftech Ln, Unit 104, Unit 104

1911 Wolftech Ln
RaleighNC27603

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1101 Kitt Pl

RaleighNC27610
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Sunnybrook Residences
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$1,138 - $2,107
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Sunnybrook Residences

2421 Brightcreek Falls TrlRaleigh, NC 27610
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Olde Towne Residences
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$1,164 - $1,982
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Olde Towne Residences

2301 Ostracod LnRaleigh, NC 27610
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Elders Peak
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Elders Peak

2917 Creech RdRaleigh, NC 27610
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900 Newcombe Rd
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900 Newcombe Rd

900 Newcombe RdRaleigh, NC 27610
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Penwood Apartments
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Penwood Apartments

5401-5445 Penwood DrRaleigh, NC 27606
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Tryon Grove
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Tryon Grove

2500-2516 Tryon Grove DrRaleigh, NC 27603
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Cosmo & Lewis Estates
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Cosmo & Lewis Estates

1117-1129 Hadley RdRaleigh, NC 27610
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Cheapest Available South Raleigh Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Raleigh area of Raleigh, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at The Terrace at Rock Quarry priced from $664. Olde School Commons has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $709. Here are the most affordable South Raleigh apartments for rent in Raleigh, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Terrace at Rock QuarryOne bedroom 30%1BR,1BA$664
Olde School CommonsOSC 1/11BR,1BA$709
900 Newcombe Rd1/11BR,1BA$710
The Retreat at Lake Johnson ApartmentsA1 - Dahlia1BR,1BA$1,006
Tryon Village1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,025
THE BLUFFS AT WALNUT CREEK1/11BR,1BA$1,045
Flats on 7th Apartments2BR 1.5BA2BR,1BA$1,049
Legacy 20001x1 White Oak Standard Unit-Call For Avail.1BR,1BA$1,050
Newly Renovated Flats & Townhomes in the Heart of Angier! Pets Welcome!v1x1wd1BR,1BA$1,095
Tryon Station1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,095

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Raleigh, NC

As of May 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Raleigh area is the $1.09 price per square foot 2032 Cartier Ruby Ln Model at 2032 Cartier Ruby Ln, Unit Raleigh house in the in the East Raleigh neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value South Raleigh apartment is the 4x4 Model at University Village at 2505 starting at $815 with a $0.56 price per square foot in the University Suites neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Raleigh apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2032 Cartier Ruby Ln, Unit Raleigh house2032 Cartier Ruby Ln5BR,3BA$1.09
University Village at 25054x44BR,4BA$0.56
Tryon Flats – Modern Student Living Near NC StateA24BR,4BA$0.67
Centennial Ridge Student Housing3x33BR,3BA$0.59
1820 at Centennial3x33BR,3BA$0.81
Campus West at Tryon3X33BR,3BA$0.76
Campus Edge2x2 Platinum2BR,2BA$0.99
Flats on 7th Apartments2BR 1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.10
Village Green Student Housing2BD/2BA2BR,2BA$1.02
Olde School CommonsOSC 1/11BR,1BA$0.89

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Top Neighborhoods Near Raleigh Colleges and Universities

A Local Experts guide to the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods Near Colleges in the Raleigh, NC metro area for affordable living. Find your perfect Raleigh Student apartment, condo, or rental home today.

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South Raleigh, Raleigh, NC

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ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including South Raleigh, Raleigh, and the greater Raleigh area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places to raise kids, and much more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Raleigh Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in South Raleigh?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Raleigh is under $1,095.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Raleigh?

The cheapest apartment in South Raleigh is The Terrace at Rock Quarry which is listed at $664, while the average apartment in South Raleigh costs $3,389.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Raleigh?

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 37 regular apartments in South Raleigh 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 Raleigh?

Cheap apartments in South Raleigh have an average cost of $454 which is $2,935 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Raleigh.

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