Cheap Homes for Rent in Southwest Raleigh Neighborhood of Raleigh, NC from $500 (88 Rentals)

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property at 1220 University Ct

$600

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$600
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1220 University Ct, Unit 102, Unit 102

1220 University Ct
RaleighNC27606
property at 1911 Wolftech Ln

$625

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$625
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1911 Wolftech Ln, Unit 104, Unit 104

1911 Wolftech Ln
RaleighNC27603

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property at 5102 Alercia Ct

$700

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$700
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4 Bedroom, 3 Bath Townhome for Rent

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5102 Alercia Ct

RaleighNC27606

Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

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property at 901 Marilyn Dr

$1,050

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$1,050
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$1,050

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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901 Marilyn Dr, Unit B, Unit B

901 Marilyn Dr
RaleighNC27607
property at 3502 Ivy Commons Dr

$1,195

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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3502 Ivy Commons Dr, Unit 302, Unit 302

3502 Ivy Commons Dr
RaleighNC27606
property at 3506 Ivy Commons Dr

$1,195

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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3506 Ivy Commons Dr, Unit 202, Unit 202

3506 Ivy Commons Dr
RaleighNC27606

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Southwest Raleigh, Raleigh, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Southwest Raleigh Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southwest Raleigh area of Raleigh, NC is a 2 Beds unit found at Stanhope priced from $845. Westgrove Tower Condominiums has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $915. Here are the most affordable Southwest Raleigh apartments for rent in Raleigh, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Stanhope2x2 Shared2BR,2BA$845
Westgrove Tower CondominiumsS1Studio,1BA$915
Pullen Station LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$950
MAA Trinity11A1BR,1BA$968
Wedgwood ApartmentsRaleigh EfficiencyStudio,1BA$989
Greenway Flats ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$995
The Retreat at Lake Johnson ApartmentsA1 - Dahlia1BR,1BA$997
Aurella CaryThe Camillia1BR,1BA$1,015
The GroveA1 - The Mirlen1BR,1BA$1,020
The Kenton Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,025

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Raleigh, NC

As of May 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southwest Raleigh area is the $0.48 price per square foot 4x4.5 Model at Redfield Villages in the in the Grove Park neighborhood starting from $899. The second greatest value Southwest Raleigh apartment is the 3 Bedroom, 3 BathTownhome Model at Redpoint Raleigh starting at $995 with a $0.71 price per square foot in the Roylene Acres neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southwest Raleigh apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Redfield Villages4x4.54BR,4.5BA$0.48
Redpoint Raleigh3 Bedroom, 3 BathTownhome3BR,3BA$0.71
Yugo Raleigh Logan4 Bed, 4 Bath Courtyard4BR,4BA$0.89
The Station Raleigh3x3 - Hillsborough A3BR,3BA$0.94
Method Townhomes3BD / 3.5BA Townhome3BR,3.5BA$0.54
Tryon Flats – Modern Student Living Near NC StateA24BR,4BA$0.67
Student Housing - Gorman Parkwood1 bd and 1 bath Student3BR,3BA$0.49
Centennial Village Student Housing3x33BR,3BA$0.59
Centennial Ridge Student Housing3x33BR,3BA$0.59
1820 at Centennial3x33BR,3BA$0.81

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Top Neighborhoods Near Raleigh Colleges and Universities

A Local Experts guide to the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods Near Colleges in the Raleigh, NC metro area for affordable living. Find your perfect Raleigh Student apartment, condo, or rental home today.

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Southwest Raleigh, Raleigh, NC

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Frequently Asked Questions about Southwest Raleigh

What type of rentals are currently available in Southwest Raleigh?

There are currently 551 Apartments for Rent in Southwest Raleigh, NC with pricing that ranges from $620 to $9,930. There are also 177 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Southwest Raleigh ranging from $550 to $5,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Southwest Raleigh?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Southwest Raleigh ranges from $550 to $5,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,078.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Southwest Raleigh?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Southwest Raleigh range from $625 to $9,930, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,450 to $5,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $595 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $620.

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