
Student Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Raleigh Neighborhood of Raleigh, NC (69 Rentals)
Rentals in the Southwest Raleigh area of Raleigh near campus with by-the-room pricing and amenities for students.


Bell Jones Franklin

The Metropolitan

Valentine Commons

The Greens at Centennial Campus

Maxwell Raleigh

Paloma Raleigh

Stanhope

University Suites Student Housing

Redpoint Raleigh
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The Wilde

Campus Edge

Campus Crossings at Raleigh

616 at the Village

3116 Hillsborough

Yugo Raleigh Logan

Redfield Villages

Village Green Student Housing

Live on Hillsborough
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Campus West at Tryon

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Lofts at Lineberry

The Station Raleigh

Student Housing - Gorman Parkwood

College Inn

University Village at 2505

University Commons

Gorman Street Village

1505 Collegeview Ave
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Bowen Residence Hall

Campus Suites Apartments

Avery Ferry Complex

Avent Ferry Residence Hall

Evans Place Burt

Student Housing by NC State

NC State University Wolf Ridge Apartments

Gorman Row

Bingham Residence Hall
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North Residence Hall

Chamberlain Apartments

Garden Place

205 Ashe Ave

Sullivan Residence Hall

Hillsborough Lofts

On Campus Student Apartments

2709 Fraternity Ct

3709 Burt Dr

University Meadows
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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 | $1,566 | $915 | $4,127 |
| Southwest Raleigh 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,744 | $625 | $6,450 |
| Southwest Raleigh 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,289 | $845 | $8,104 |
| Southwest Raleigh 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,030 | $719 | $7,908 |
| Southwest Raleigh 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,125 | $620 | $2,500 |
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There are currently 69 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Southwest Raleigh Neighborhood of Raleigh, NC.
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouthwest Raleigh, Raleigh, NC
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Among cities in North Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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Outdoors Rating
Do you like the outdoors? this residential submarket is a highly-rated neighborhood for having the great outdoors, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.
Pet Friendly Rating
Are there dogs and cats in your life? this part of Raleigh ranks highly for raising pets (dogs and cats), with a score of 4.0 out of 4.
Frequently Asked Questions about Student Southwest Raleigh Apartments
What is the Cheapest Student apartment in Southwest Raleigh?
Currently the most affordable Student Apartment in Southwest Raleigh is at Student Housing - Gorman Parkwood listed at $625.
How much is the average rent for a Student Southwest Raleigh Apartment?
The average rent for a Student Apartment in Southwest Raleigh is $1,434.
What is the largest Student Southwest Raleigh Apartment for rent?
Today's Student apartment with the most square footage in Southwest Raleigh is a 2,333 square feet unit starting from $859 at Redpoint Raleigh.
What is the average size for Southwest Raleigh Student Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Student rental in Southwest Raleigh is currently at 787 sq ft.
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