
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Raleigh Neighborhood of Raleigh, NC from $755 (95 Rentals)


3512 Ivy Commons Dr

Hub Raleigh

The Enclave at Crossroads

3116 Hillsborough

The Grove

The Parke at Trinity Apartment Homes

Walnut Creek Apartments

Parkwood Village Apartments

Arbor Creek
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Westgrove Tower Condominiums

852 Athens Dr

3206 Ruffin St

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MAA Trinity

1223-1227 Carlton Ave

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Spanish Trace Apartments

6116 Spice Ridge Ln

6108 Spice Ridge Ln
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Madison Hunters Glen

5007 Lundy Dr

The Retreat at Lake Johnson Apartments

Trailwood Crossing Apartments

217 Pecan Rd

1504 Mary Frances Pl

Kensington Park

Gorman Crossings

2900 Ligon St

4705 Blue Bird Ct
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Wedgwood Apartments

3906 Lexington Dr

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403 West

Bacarra

609 Smithdale Dr

652 Chappell Dr

1602 Collegeview Ave

Ashborough Apartments

Rhyne's Gate Apartments
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The Summit at Avent Ferry

4400 Bleeker Ct

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900 Moses Ct

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1312 Banbury Rd, Unit 1314

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Skyhouse Raleigh

Orchard Pointe

Remington Place

Penwood Apartments

Tryon Grove

1335-1343 Courtland Dr
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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 | $1,558 | $915 | $3,148 |
| Southwest Raleigh 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,770 | $650 | $6,450 |
Southwest Raleigh 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,285 | $755 | $7,438 |
| Southwest Raleigh 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,996 | $599 | $7,538 |
| Southwest Raleigh 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,136 | $599 | $4,000 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouthwest Raleigh, Raleigh, NC
Ranked #4
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4.0Pet Friendly
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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 $1,025.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southwest Raleigh?
The cheapest apartment in Southwest Raleigh is Stanhope which is listed at $845, while the average apartment in Southwest Raleigh costs $2,085.
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 118 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 $518 which is $1,567 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southwest Raleigh.
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