
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Raleigh Neighborhood of Raleigh, NC from $880 (74 Rentals)


Arbor Creek

The Grove

3116 Hillsborough

Gorman Crossings

Kensington Park

5137-5141 Lundy Dr

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The Retreat at Lake Johnson Apartments
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Trailwood Crossing Apartments

2719 Avent Ferry Rd

1520 Collegeview Ave

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704 McMakin St

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2625 Stewart Dr

1228 Gorman St

Madison Hunters Glen

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1917 Tischer Rd

3906 Lexington Dr

The Summit at Avent Ferry

Remington Place

Bacarra

Spanish Trace Apartments

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5648 Thea Ln

3326 Ruffin St
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5351 Wayne St

Oberlin Court Apartments

Ashborough Apartments

MAA Trinity

Orchard Pointe

Wilmont Apartments

Rhyne's Gate Apartments

Wedgwood Apartments

Wesley

927 West Morgan
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The Enclave at Crossroads

Centerview at Crossroads

Allora Southview

3800 Marcom St

The Townes at Bishops Park

Penwood Apartments

1335-1343 Courtland Dr

Shammah Winds

Gateway Park Apartments
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Southwest Raleigh, Raleigh, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southwest Raleigh?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Raleigh Studio Apartments | $1,667 | $915 | $3,805 |
| Southwest Raleigh 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,780 | $625 | $6,417 |
Southwest Raleigh 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,316 | $880 | $8,071 |
| Southwest Raleigh 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,038 | $625 | $8,718 |
| Southwest Raleigh 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,141 | $625 | $4,000 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southwest Raleigh Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Southwest Raleigh?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Southwest Raleigh is under $930.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southwest Raleigh?
The cheapest apartment in Southwest Raleigh is Maxwell Raleigh which is listed at $899, while the average apartment in Southwest Raleigh costs $2,035.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southwest 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 220 regular apartments in Southwest 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 Southwest Raleigh?
Cheap apartments in Southwest Raleigh have an average cost of $632 which is $1,403 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southwest Raleigh.
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