
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Butner, NC from $400 (55 Rentals)
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Madison Pointe

Piedmont Village

Edgewood Bridge Apartments

Room in House on Genlee Dr

Room in House on Genlee Dr

Regency Place Apartments

The Oaks at Northgate

Strawberry Hill Apartments

Reserve @ Blu Townhomes
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Room in Townhome on Primo Dr

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Crystal Village

SoHo Apartment Homes

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Vivo Living Durham

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Forest Pointe

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Element at Creekside

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Camden Pointe Apartments

Rippling Stream Townhomes

Reserve At Stillwater

Atlas Durham

Highland Vista

Lodge at Croasdaile Farm

Maple Creek

Magnolia Pointe

Trails at Twin Lakes

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1309 Hudson Ave, Durham, NC

Geerhouse

Rigsbee Collection

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Independence Park

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Pendleton Townhomes

Address Granville Oaks

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Griffin Durham

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Wye Junction

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Liberty Warehouse
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200 Pecan St

3002 Chrys St, Unit 3-301D

Holly Creek

Driftwood

Cedar Trace

Monarch Apartments

Carver Creek Apartments

Juniper Square Apartments

Hardee Street

Crossdale Flats
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Butner, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Butner?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butner Studio Apartments | $1,239 | $970 | $1,563 |
| Butner 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,640 | $899 | $4,314 |
| Butner 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,017 | $899 | $6,006 |
| Butner 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,109 | $1,300 | $6,863 |
| Butner 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,869 | $1,650 | $2,521 |
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Cheapest Available Butner Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Butner, NC is a Studio unit found at Monarch Apartments in the Downtown Durham neighborhood priced from $799. The Oaks at Northgate in the Downtown Durham neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $899. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Butner apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monarch Apartments | Monarch - Studio | Studio,1BA | $799 |
| The Oaks at Northgate | The Oak | 2BR,1BA | $899 |
| Regency Place Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| Strawberry Hill Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| Reserve @ Blu Townhomes | 1x1 Standard- Call For Availability | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| Willowdaile | 11 | 1BR,1BA | $910 |
| Crystal Village | Emerald | 1BR,1BA | $949 |
| SoHo Apartment Homes | 1x1 Standard-Call for Availability | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| Vivo Living Durham | The Carolinas A | Studio,1BA | $970 |
| BLU Station Apartments | One Bedroom Standard-Call For Availability | 1BR,1BA | $975 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Butner, NC and Nearby
As of August 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Butner area is the $1.10 price per square foot Willow Model at NightStar Village in the in the South Durham neighborhood starting from $2,574. The second greatest value Butner apartment is the Four Bedroom Townhome Model at Pendleton Townhomes starting at $1,650 with a $1.25 price per square foot in the East Durham neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Butner apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| NightStar Village | Willow | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.10 |
| Pendleton Townhomes | Four Bedroom Townhome | 4BR,2BA | $1.25 |
| Element at Creekside | Two Bed/Two Bath 1058 sq. ft. | 2BR,2BA | $1.32 |
| Edgewood Apartments | Crossing 2x2 Partially Renovated | 2BR,2BA | $1.34 |
| Maple Creek | Garden | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.26 |
| Stonewood Apartments | Birchwood | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| Madison Pointe | 2 Bedoom 1.5 Bathoom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.19 |
| Juniper Square Apartments | The Terrace | 2BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| Rippling Stream Townhomes | 1x1.5 | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.32 |
| Regency Place Apartments | 1 BEDROOM & 1 BATH | 1BR,1BA | $1.24 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Butner Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Butner?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Butner is at Monarch Apartments listed at $799.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Butner Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Butner Apartment is $899 at Regency Place Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Butner Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Butner is starting from $899 at The Oaks at Northgate.
What is the most affordable Butner Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Butner Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Reserve @ Blu Townhomes and starts from $1,300.
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