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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Sanford, NC

Pricing Updated: 07/06/2026

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$95045

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

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sanford, NC

As of July 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sanford area is the $1.19 price per square foot The Hawkins Model at Falls Creek in the starting from $1,380. The second greatest value Sanford apartment is the The Magnolia Model at South Park Village starting at $1,475 with a $1.29 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.
Falls CreekThe Hawkins2BR,2BA$1.19
South Park VillageThe Magnolia2BR,2BA$1.29
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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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 No A/C sometimes, smells, outdated No arcades or go arts or miniature golf No bowling alleys Nothing to entertain kids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 Sanford

What type of rentals are currently available in Sanford?

There are currently 43 Apartments for Rent in Sanford, NC with pricing that ranges from $950 to $7,889. There are also 62 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Sanford ranging from $880 to $7,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Sanford?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Sanford ranges from $880 to $7,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,988.

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