
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Raleigh Neighborhood of Raleigh, NC from $583 (246 Rentals) Page 2 of 5
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2200 Mountain Mist Ct, Unit 203

Parkwood Village Apartments

The Grove

Greenway Flats Apartments

4130 Western Blvd

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Wedgwood Apartments

1909 Tischer Rd

Arbor Creek
Southwest Raleigh - One of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Raleigh
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The Retreat at Lake Johnson Apartments

The Parke at Trinity Apartment Homes

3116 Hillsborough

Madison Hunters Glen

Pine Knoll Apartments

Spanish Trace Apartments

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403 West

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SkyHouse Raleigh

MAA Trinity

Kensington Park
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801 Devereux St

308 Buck Jones Rd

3708 Lexington Dr

1426 Old Trinity Cir

1000 Sandlin Pl

1241 University Ct, Unit 002

3206 Ruffin St

Wildwoods of Lake Johnson

The Edison Lofts Apartments

MAA Hue
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Rhyne's Gate Apartments

The Summit at Avent Ferry

South Valley Apartments

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The Signal

The Apartments at St. Mary's

Historic Boylan Apartments

Ashborough Apartments

Hunters Run Apartment Homes

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The Lincoln

Signature at Varsity
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117 Park Ave

8 St Marys St

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1526 Crest Rd, Unit 1526

2900 Ligon St

Bell Jones Franklin

6116 Spice Ridge Ln

6108 Spice Ridge Ln

The Enclave at Crossroads

927 West Morgan

The Edition on Oberlin
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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 | $1,588 | $915 | $2,755 |
| Southwest Raleigh 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,717 | $550 | $4,478 |
| Southwest Raleigh 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,201 | $730 | $5,630 |
| Southwest Raleigh 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,032 | $599 | $7,538 |
| Southwest Raleigh 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,176 | $583 | $3,650 |
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There are currently 246 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Southwest Raleigh Neighborhood of Raleigh, NC.
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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 $850.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southwest Raleigh?
The cheapest apartment in Southwest Raleigh is The Kenton Apartments which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in Southwest Raleigh costs $1,698.
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 215 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 $531 which is $1,167 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southwest Raleigh.
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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals
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The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.

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Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.
