Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Raleigh Neighborhood of Raleigh, NC (522 Rentals)

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

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Raleigh's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

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Smart Renter's Guide: Calculating Affordable Rent & Housing Costs

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Southwest Raleigh - One of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Raleigh

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Southwest Raleigh, Raleigh, NC Local Guide

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Southwest Raleigh, Raleigh, NC

Ranked #4

Among neighborhoods in Raleigh, NC for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website compiles millions of data points to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across North Carolina including Southwest Raleigh, Raleigh, and the greater Raleigh area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Family-Friendly Rating

Do you have a family with a son or daughter (or both!)? Amongst all of the submarkets in Raleigh, Southwest Raleigh has established a name for itself as one of the finest neighborhoods for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly ratings are based on community features and environments that help parents and children to thrive. These features include things like green spaces, playgrounds, extra living spaces, features for pets, picnic areas, recreation rooms, walking and biking trails, and access to the best-rated education resources.

Outdoors Rating

For some, access to parks and greenspace is something they look for when they rent. This residential submarket is a highly-rated area of town for having parks, paths, and trails, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Luxury Living Rating

This neighborhood has emerged as amongst the finest luxury communities in town, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like saunas, pools, sport courts, concierge services, and kitchen details like granite and high-end fixtures. Luxury neighborhoods also often offer tile, hardwood, and fine carpeting, access to sports facilities like golf, raquetball, and tennis, and for some communities, even a doorman to greet residents.

Pet Friendly Rating

Have furry friends? This area ranks highly for raising pets (dogs and cats), with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Getting Around the Southwest Raleigh Neighborhood in Raleigh, NC

Walk Score®

42 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

43 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

33 / 100

Some Transit

A few 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 Southwest Raleigh

How much are Studio apartments in Southwest Raleigh?

There are currently 68 Studio Apartments in Southwest Raleigh with rent ranges from $915 to $2,728 with an average price of $1,521.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Southwest Raleigh Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Southwest Raleigh ranges from $625 to $6,417 with an average monthly rent of $1,823.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Southwest Raleigh cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Southwest Raleigh range from $859 to $8,071. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,323.

How expensive are Southwest Raleigh Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 115 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Southwest Raleigh on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $820 to $9,292 - averaging $2,314 for the location.

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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A Local Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Raleigh

Written by: Chris Munier

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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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Written by: Marie Brown

You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.