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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 1 Bed unit found at The Parke at Trinity Apartment Homes priced from $890. 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
The Parke at Trinity Apartment HomesA11BR,1BA$890
Westgrove Tower CondominiumsS1Studio,1BA$915
Capital Flats & Magnolia Square ApartmentsCF 1x1A1BR,1BA$929
Pullen Station LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$950
Aurella CaryThe Iris1BR,1BA$960
Pine Knoll ApartmentsStandard Model1BR,1BA$995
Shamrock ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Raleigh, NC

As of September 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southwest Raleigh area is the $0.56 price per square foot 4x4 Model at University Village at 2505 in the in the University Suites neighborhood starting from $815. The second greatest value Southwest Raleigh apartment is the Bedroom for rent, private bath, including utili... Model at Welcome to our luxurious apartment community starting at $757 with a $0.58 price per square foot in the Lakeside 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.
University Village at 25054x44BR,4BA$0.56
Welcome to our luxurious apartment communityBedroom for rent, private bath, including utili...4BR,4BA$0.58
Campus Edge3x3 Platinum3BR,3BA$0.71
Student Housing - Gorman Parkwood1 bd and 1 bath Student3BR,3BA$0.57
Centennial Village Student Housing3x33BR,3BA$0.54
Centennial Ridge Student Housing3x33BR,3BA$0.54
1820 at Centennial3x33BR,3BA$0.82
Village Green Student Housing2BD/2BA2BR,2BA$1.02
Method Townhomes2BD / 2.5BA Townhome2BR,2.5BA$0.89
Campus Crossings at Raleigh2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$0.99

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Frequently Asked Questions about Southwest Raleigh

What type of rentals are currently available in Southwest Raleigh?

There are currently 522 Apartments for Rent in Southwest Raleigh, NC with pricing that ranges from $625 to $19,255. There are also 178 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Southwest Raleigh ranging from $550 to $5,895.

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 $5,895 with an average monthly rent of $2,280.

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 $649 to $19,255, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,450 to $4,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $895 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $775.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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A Local Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Raleigh

Written by: Chris Munier

Raleigh offers not only an exciting urban environment, the centerpiece of a thriving metro area, but it’s also affordable. That is, assuming you know where to rent.

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For many people, obstacles can arise during the rental application process for a variety of issues.

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The Ultimate Long-Distance Moving Checklist: Tips from a Real Estate Pro

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Hard truth. Moving is never easy. I’ve done it all – from local moves to cross-country relocations From packing to unpacking the last box, I have found moving to be an exhausting, expensive and stressful experience every time.