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Sanford, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Sanford?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Sanford 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,227 | $950 | $2,113 |
Sanford 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,553 | $1,025 | $2,410 |
Sanford 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,772 | $1,175 | $2,649 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Sanford, NC
Pricing Updated: 07/02/2025Current apartment rentals in the Sanford, NC area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Sanford Apartments for rent:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Carthage Colonies | $1,775 | $995 | 28 |
Cheapest Available Sanford Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Sanford, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Aspen Pointe Apartments priced from $950. Paige Mill Court Apartments in the Carthage Colonies neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $995. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Sanford apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Aspen Pointe Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
Paige Mill Court Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
Mallard Cove Apartments | 1 BR/ 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sanford, NC
As of July 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Sanford area is the $1.29 price per square foot The Azalea Model at South Park Village in the starting from $1,496. The second greatest value Sanford apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Candlewood Apartments starting at $1,300 with a $1.18 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Sanford apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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South Park Village | The Azalea | 2BR,2BA | $1.29 |
Candlewood Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.18 |
Woodland Heights of Sanford | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.20 |
Juniper Pointe Apartments | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.20 |
High Ridge Apartments | Two Bedroom - Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.39 |
Mallard Cove Apartments | 1 BR/ 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
Sanford Estates Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.27 |
Paige Mill Court Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
Pine Reserve Apartments | Greenbriar | 1BR,1BA | $1.90 |
Aspen Pointe Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.37 |
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Getting Around Sanford, NC
Walk Score®
31 / 100
Car-Dependent
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Bike Score®
32 / 100
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Minimal bike infrastructure
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Alice
February 25, 2025There is no entertainment. The movie theater is disgusting. No A/C sometimes, smells, outdated No arcades or go arts or miniature golf No bowling alleys Nothing to entertain kids
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sanford Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Sanford Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Sanford Apartment is $950 at Aspen Pointe Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Sanford Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Sanford is starting from $1,025 at Sanford Estates Apartments.
What is the most affordable Sanford Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Sanford Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Sanford Estates Apartments and starts from $1,175.
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