Cheap Apartments for Rent in Sanford, NC from $400 (7 Rentals)

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Hunters Glen
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hunters Glen

550 Glenaire CirSanford, NC 27330
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Sanford Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sanford Gardens

3084 Khalif CtSanford, NC 27332
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Orchard Pointe
2 Bedroom Apartments

Orchard Pointe

2619 Brick Capital CtSanford, NC 27332
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Autumn Oaks Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Autumn Oaks Apartments

250 Willow Oak LnSanford, NC 27330
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Sanford, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Sanford, NC

Pricing Updated: 08/04/2025

Current 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:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Carthage Colonies$1,850$99524

Cheapest Available Sanford Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Sanford, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Candlewood Apartments priced from $900. Mallard Cove 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Candlewood Apartments1 Bedroom - Efficiency1BR,1BA$900
Mallard Cove Apartments1 BR/ 1 BA1BR,1BA$995
Paige Mill Court Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sanford, NC

As of August 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Sanford area is the $1.22 price per square foot The Magnolia Model at South Park Village in the starting from $1,397. The second greatest value Sanford apartment is the Linville Model at Pine Reserve Apartments starting at $1,850 with a $1.67 price per square foot in the Carthage Colonies neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sanford apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
South Park VillageThe Magnolia2BR,2BA$1.22
Pine Reserve ApartmentsLinville3BR,2BA$1.67
Woodland Heights of Sanford2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.20
The Oaks ApartmentsTwo Bedroom - Upgraded2BR,2BA$1.27
Juniper Pointe Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.20
Mallard Cove Apartments1 BR/ 1 BA1BR,1BA$1.23
Sanford Estates Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.27
Paige Mill Court Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.32
High Ridge ApartmentsOne Bedroom - One Bath1BR,1BA$1.62
Candlewood Apartments1 Bedroom - Efficiency1BR,1BA$1.80

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31 / 100

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Most errands require a car

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32 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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Alice

February 25, 2025

There 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 $900 at Candlewood 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 Juniper Pointe Apartments and starts from $1,200.

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