Cheap Apartments for Rent in Sanford, NC from $925 (34 Rentals)

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Hunters Glen
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hunters Glen

550 Glenaire CirSanford, NC 27330

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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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Orchard Pointe
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Orchard Pointe

2619 Brick Capital CtSanford, NC 27332
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Pine Village
3 Bedroom Apartments

Pine Village

165 Firethorn LnSanford, NC 27332
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The Pines
2 Bedroom Apartments

The Pines

700 Highland StSanford, NC 27330

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Sanford, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Sanford, NC

Pricing Updated: 08/23/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Sanford, NC area range in price from $950 to $1,931 with an overall median price of $1,606. Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Sanford Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Carthage Colonies$1,606$95035

Cheapest Available Sanford Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Sanford, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Sanford Estates Apartments priced from $925. Woodland Heights of Sanford in the Carthage Colonies neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $950. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Sanford apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sanford Estates Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$925
Woodland Heights of Sanford1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$950
Paige Mill Court Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,050
Juniper Pointe Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,075
High Ridge ApartmentsOne Bedroom - One Bath1BR,1BA$1,075
Timberwood Place ApartmentsTwo Bedroom (Phases I and II)2BR,1BA$1,075
Aspen Pointe Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,145
Candlewood Apartments2 Bedroom - Townhouse2BR,1BA$1,150
The Oaks ApartmentsOne Bedroom - Upgraded1BR,1BA$1,175

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sanford, NC

As of August 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sanford area is the $1.15 price per square foot The Belden Model at Falls Creek in the starting from $1,325. The second greatest value Sanford apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Mallard Cove Apartments starting at $1,225 with a $1.16 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.
Falls CreekThe Belden2BR,2BA$1.15
Mallard Cove ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.16
Candlewood Apartments2 Bedroom - Townhouse2BR,1.5BA$1.10
Woodland Heights of Sanford2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.10
508 W Chisholm St, Unit Blue508 W Chisholm St1BR,1BA$1.08
South Park VillageThe Juniper1BR,1BA$1.59
Juniper Pointe Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.34
Aspen Pointe Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.50
Paige Mill Court Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.40
Sanford Estates Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.45

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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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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 $925 at Sanford Estates 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 $1,075 at Juniper Pointe 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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