
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Raleigh Neighborhood of Raleigh, NC from $400 (73 Rentals)
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1410 Collegiate Cir

Room in House on Ujamaa Dr

2011 Wolfmill Dr

3000 Centennial Woods Dr

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Room in House on Tawny View Ln

2002 Technology Woods Dr, Unit 2002 Technology woods Dr

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2002 Technology Woods Dr

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2011 Wolfmill Dr, Unit 2011, Unit 2011
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2002 Technology Woods Dr

1911 Wolftech Ln, Unit 104, Unit 104

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3020 Centennial Woods Dr, Unit 3020 Centennial Woods, Unit 3020 Centennial Woods

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The Terrace at Rock Quarry

Room in Condo on Collegiate Cir

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Room in Condo on Crab Orchard Dr
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Room in Condo on Collegiate Cir

1351 Crab Orchard Dr, Unit 302

1420 Collegiate Cir, Unit 201, Unit 201

1351 Crab Orchard Dr, Unit 302, Unit 302

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1911 Wolftech Ln, Unit 303C 1911, Unit 303C 1911

Room in Condo on Trailwood Heights Ln

1911 Wolf Tech Ln, Unit 302

1911 Wolftech Ln, Unit 302, Unit 302

Room in Townhome on Haskell Dr

149 Summer Violet Ln
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Room in House on Moonbeam Dr

1724 Sierra Dr, Unit Single Room, Unit Single Room

1101 Kitt Pl

The Retreat at Lake Johnson Apartments

Rock Quarry Landing

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Chandler Ridge

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Magnolia House

Pine Ridge Apartments

2021 Wolf Tech Ln

Elders Peak

900 Newcombe Rd

Penwood Apartments

7010 Sorrell Ln

Tryon Grove

Cosmo & Lewis Estates

3112 Berry Ct
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South Raleigh, Raleigh, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Raleigh?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Raleigh Studio Apartments | $1,221 | $1,138 | $1,520 |
| South Raleigh 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,431 | $664 | $4,031 |
| South Raleigh 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,662 | $797 | $5,017 |
| South Raleigh 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,880 | $719 | $3,130 |
| South Raleigh 4 Bedroom Apartments | $935 | $620 | $3,600 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Terrace at Rock Quarry | One bedroom 30% | 1BR,1BA | $664 |
| Olde School Commons | OSC 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $709 |
| 900 Newcombe Rd | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $710 |
| The Retreat at Lake Johnson Apartments | A1 - Dahlia | 1BR,1BA | $1,006 |
| Tryon Village | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,025 |
| THE BLUFFS AT WALNUT CREEK | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,045 |
| Flats on 7th Apartments | 2BR 1.5BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,049 |
| Legacy 2000 | 1x1 White Oak Standard Unit-Call For Avail. | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| Newly Renovated Flats & Townhomes in the Heart of Angier! Pets Welcome! | v1x1wd | 1BR,1BA | $1,095 |
| Tryon Station | 1 bedroom | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2032 Cartier Ruby Ln, Unit Raleigh house | 2032 Cartier Ruby Ln | 5BR,3BA | $1.09 |
| University Village at 2505 | 4x4 | 4BR,4BA | $0.56 |
| Tryon Flats – Modern Student Living Near NC State | A2 | 4BR,4BA | $0.67 |
| Centennial Ridge Student Housing | 3x3 | 3BR,3BA | $0.59 |
| 1820 at Centennial | 3x3 | 3BR,3BA | $0.81 |
| Campus West at Tryon | 3X3 | 3BR,3BA | $0.76 |
| Campus Edge | 2x2 Platinum | 2BR,2BA | $0.99 |
| Flats on 7th Apartments | 2BR 1.5BA | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.10 |
| Village Green Student Housing | 2BD/2BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.02 |
| Olde School Commons | OSC 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $0.89 |
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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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