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The Lincoln

MAA Trinity

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The Retreat at Lake Johnson Apartments

2719 Avent Ferry Rd

5137-5141 Lundy Dr

Bacarra

Kensington Park

704 McMakin St
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The Row

Cameron Court

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1520 Collegeview Ave

3326 Ruffin St

1241 University Ct, Unit 002

1241 University Ct, Unit 002
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The Summit at Avent Ferry

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South Valley Apartments

Room in Condo on W Peace St

912 S Bloodworth St, Unit A-D

801 Devereux St
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The Metropolitan

511 Faye

Berkshire Village District

Bell Jones Franklin

Remington Place

Historic Boylan Apartments

The Arden

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The Franklin at Crossroads

Gorman Crossings

Oldham & Worth
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1504 Mary Frances Pl

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The Point

Brook Hill Townhouse - Students Save Up to 10%

1917 Tischer Rd

5516 Kaplan Dr

6116 Spice Ridge Ln

6108 Spice Ridge Ln

5367 Wayne St

District at 54

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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 | $1,554 | $915 | $4,127 |
| Southwest Raleigh 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,736 | $650 | $6,450 |
| Southwest Raleigh 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,285 | $845 | $8,104 |
| Southwest Raleigh 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,100 | $719 | $8,182 |
| Southwest Raleigh 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,169 | $620 | $6,594 |
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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 $1,006.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southwest Raleigh?
The cheapest apartment in Southwest Raleigh is The Grove which is listed at $896, while the average apartment in Southwest Raleigh costs $2,081.
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 182 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 $586 which is $1,495 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southwest Raleigh.
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