
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Butner, NC from $400 (46 Rentals)
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Madison Pointe

Piedmont Village

Edgewood Bridge Apartments

Room in House on Autumn Leaf Ln

Room in House on Genlee Dr

Room in Townhome on Primo Dr

Room in House on Genlee Dr

The Oaks at Northgate
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Strawberry Hill Apartments

Reserve @ Blu Townhomes

Crystal Village

SoHo Apartment Homes

Regency Place Apartments

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Vivo Living Durham

BLU Station Apartments

Stonewood Apartments

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Element at Creekside
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The Element Apartments

Forest Pointe

Willowdaile

Camden Pointe Apartments

Reserve At Stillwater

Address Granville Oaks

Highland Vista

Magnolia Pointe
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Maple Creek

Trails at Twin Lakes

1309 Hudson Ave, Durham, NC

Atlas Durham

Geerhouse

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Avana On Broad

Rigsbee Collection

Lodge at Croasdaile Farm

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Independence Park
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Holly Creek

Driftwood

Cedar Trace

Monarch Apartments

Carver Creek Apartments

202 E Mill St

Juniper Square Apartments

Hardee Street

1011 E Ellerbee St
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Crossdale Flats
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 | $1,314 | $970 | $1,603 |
| Butner 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,653 | $900 | $3,541 |
| Butner 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,991 | $899 | $6,085 |
| Butner 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,068 | $1,300 | $6,930 |
| Butner 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,770 | $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 |
| Strawberry Hill Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| Reserve @ Blu Townhomes | 1x1 Standard- Call For Availability | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| Crystal Village | Emerald | 1BR,1BA | $949 |
| SoHo Apartment Homes | 1x1 Standard-Call for Availability | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| Regency Place Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $959 |
| Vivo Living Durham | The Carolinas A | Studio,1BA | $970 |
| BLU Station Apartments | One Bedroom Standard-Call For Availability | 1BR,1BA | $975 |
| Element at Creekside | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,034 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Butner, NC and Nearby
As of July 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Butner area is the $1.02 price per square foot Chestnut Model at NightStar Village in the in the South Durham neighborhood starting from $2,549. 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 | Chestnut | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.02 |
| Pendleton Townhomes | Four Bedroom Townhome | 4BR,2BA | $1.25 |
| Crossdale Flats | C | 3BR,2BA | $1.28 |
| Element at Creekside | Two Bed/Two Bath 1058 sq. ft. | 2BR,2BA | $1.32 |
| Edgewood Apartments | Bridge 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 |
| 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 $900 at Reserve @ Blu Townhomes.
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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