Garner Road Homes for Rent

Garner Road in Raleigh is a diverse neighborhood with a mix of apartment communities and single-family homes, where about three-quarters of residents rent. The area between Bragg Street and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard features early-20th-century cottages and new townhouses, with no strict architectural regulations, allowing for unique home designs. Older properties are often renovated or replaced with contemporary homes, characterized by asymmetrical rooflines and modern accents. Garner Road offers abundant green spaces, including the Little Rock Trail, which connects John Chavis Memorial Park and Walnut Creek Wetland Park, both part of the extensive Capital Area Greenway system. John Chavis Memorial Park, a historic site for Raleigh’s African American community, features a community center, playground, and the Allan Herschell Carousel. The neighborhood is roughly 2 miles from Downtown Raleigh, providing easy access to dining and shopping, including the Transfer Co. Food Hall and Southgate Plaza. Garner Road is well-connected with GoRaleigh bus stops and is close to Interstate 40, making Raleigh-Durham International Airport accessible within a 15-mile drive. The area is served by highly rated schools, including Fuller Magnet Elementary, Carnage Magnet Middle, and Broughton Magnet High, which offer specialized programs such as language immersion and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme.