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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Free parking
  • On-site laundry facilities
  • Vibrant lifestyle
  • Newly remodeled apartments
  • New landscaping

Location

1531 Crest Rd, Raleigh, NC 27606, USA|Southwest Raleigh
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Management

Vive Property Management LLC

Leasing office

(984) 205-7435 ext. 2

Property Overview

Centennial Lofts offers a strong blend of value, convenience, and comfort, with a high overall Zumper rating, excellent price score, and strong location and amenity ratings. It features free parking, on-site laundry, newly remodeled apartments, and new landscaping, while also standing out for walkability, nearby public transit, pet-friendly access, and solid value per square foot.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.5
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, Centennial Lofts is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Trustworthiness, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Centennial Lofts has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Middle school nearby
  • More space
  • High school nearby

Great for

  • Eco living
  • Pet owners

Floor plans

1 bedroom1 bed1 bath575 sqft$1,050 /mo1 unit available
2 bedroom2 bed2 bath975 sqft$1,200–$1,250 /mo3 units available

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Amenities for Centennial Lofts

Apartment Amenities

Trash

Building

Cats OKDogs OK
Onsite LaundryWater/Sewer

Services

Dog Waste Station
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

Policies and fees

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Allowed
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Cat Policy

Allowed
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About Centennial Lofts

HomeApartments in RaleighSouthwest Raleigh Centennial Lofts

Welcome to Centennial Lofts, your ideal living space near NC State University. Our newly remodeled apartments, including Studios, 1-bed, and 2-bed units, offer free parking and on-site laundry facilities. Nestled in a beautifully renovated property with established trees and new landscaping, Centennial Lofts is perfectly located for a comfortable and vibrant lifestyle.


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.5
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, Centennial Lofts is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Trustworthiness, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Centennial Lofts has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated Centennial Lofts
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Centennial Lofts offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·8A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
With multiple in-demand amenities, Centennial Lofts is committed to enhancing the renting experience. And while it may have fewer total conveniences and features than similar rentals nearby, it remains a top choice for renters wanting an specific standard of living.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Centennial Lofts is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·7A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While it may not have as many distinctive features as similar properties in the surrounding area, renters can trust Centennial Lofts to provide reasonable accomodations and accurate details about its community.
Trustworthiness·7A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
Centennial Lofts provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking for.

Centennial Lofts is great for:

Eco living

  • You can get around by foot in this area
  • Public transit available nearby
  • On-site recycling or composting options
  • 12 parks within a mile

Pet owners

  • 1 pet hospital in the area

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How Centennial Lofts compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 1 mile away
More space
The 1-bedroom is 253 sqft larger than other listings nearby
High school nearby
There is a high school 1 mile away
Less expensive
The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this address
Laundry available on site
Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit

Considerations

Greater distance from grade schools
The nearest elementary school is farther than 1 mile away

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Rent trends in Southwest Raleigh

1-bedroom apartments here are priced 2% lower than 1-bedrooms in Southwest Raleigh.

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at Centennial Lofts to be 14% less than the average for similarly sized apartments in Southwest Raleigh.

Median rents as of Jun 27 2026.
Southwest Raleigh
Raleigh
A table of studio rental data trends in Raleigh
MonthMedian Rent
July 2024$1,287
August 2024$1,267
September 2024$1,285
October 2024$1,266
November 2024$1,307
December 2024$1,258
January 2025$1,316
February 2025$1,353
March 2025$1,368
April 2025$1,316
May 2025$1,346
June 2025$1,357
July 2025$1,279
August 2025$1,303
September 2025$1,308
October 2025$1,228
November 2025$1,233
December 2025$1,185
January 2026$1,232
February 2026$1,184
March 2026$1,146
April 2026$1,064
May 2026$1,093
June 2026$1,110
A table of studio rental data trends in Southwest Raleigh
MonthMedian Rent
July 2024$1,353
August 2024$1,355

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Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$42,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $42,000 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $1,050.
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Schools near Centennial Lofts

Governor Morehead School for the Blind

303 ashe ave

raleigh, NC, 27606

K-12Public

Mount Vernon Middle School

5418 chapel hill rd

raleigh, NC, 27607

K-8Public
C+

Southeast Raleigh Elementary School

1436 rock quarry rd

raleigh, NC, 27610

PK, K-5Public
C

White Plains Children's Center

313 se maynard rd

cary, NC, 27511

PK, KPublic

Weatherstone Elementary School

1000 olde weatherstone way

cary, NC, 27513

PK, K-5Public
A
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Neighborhood

Southwest Raleigh | Raleigh, NC

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.

Getting around Raleigh near 1531 Crest Rd

Walking

5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

9/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Transit

4/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.

Points of interest for 1531 Crest Rd, Raleigh

Groceries

5/10
At least one grocery store within a 30-minute walk

Shopping

4/10
Some shops within walking distance

Cafes

5/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

6/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

3/10
No elementary schools within a 30-minute walk

High schools

3/10
No high schools within a 30-minute walk

Parks

8/10
Large amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

4/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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