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SanfordNC27332

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Pine Reserve Apartments
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$1,357 - $1,982
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Pine Reserve Apartments

1147 Midpines DrSanford, NC 27330
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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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Sanford, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Sanford, NC

Pricing Updated: 07/08/2026

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$1,944$95044

Cheapest Available Sanford Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Sanford, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Woodland Heights of Sanford in the Carthage Colonies neighborhood priced from $950. Sanford Estates Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,050. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Sanford apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Woodland Heights of Sanford1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$950
Sanford Estates Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,050
Paige Mill Court Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,050
Juniper Pointe Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,075
Mallard Cove ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,075
The Oaks ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,125
Aspen Pointe Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,145
Spring Lane ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,175
High Ridge ApartmentsTwo Bedroom - Two Bath2BR,2BA$1,225
The WagnerThe Chatham1BR,1BA$1,323

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sanford, NC

As of July 09, 2026 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 $1,500. The second greatest value Sanford apartment is the The Hawkins Model at Falls Creek starting at $1,380 with a $1.19 price per square foot . 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 Azalea2BR,2BA$1.29
Falls CreekThe Hawkins2BR,2BA$1.19
Woodland Heights of Sanford2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.10
Spring Lane ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.37
Mallard Cove ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.32
Sanford Estates Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.30
Juniper Pointe Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.34
Aspen Pointe Apartments2 Bedroom - w/ W/D2BR,1BA$1.57
Paige Mill Court Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.40
The Oaks ApartmentsOne Bedroom - Upgraded1BR,1BA$1.61

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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 $950 at Woodland Heights of Sanford.

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 $1,050 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 High Ridge Apartments and starts from $1,350.

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