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Piedmont Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Piedmont Village

600 E B StButner, NC 27509

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Element at Creekside
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$1,164 - $1,349
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Element at Creekside

18 Weather Hill CirDurham, NC 27706
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Holly Creek
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Holly Creek

810 N Main StCreedmoor, NC 27522
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Driftwood
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Driftwood

601 Driftwood CirCreedmoor, NC 27522
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Cedar Trace
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cedar Trace

3432 Carr RdDurham, NC 27703
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Crossdale Flats
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Crossdale Flats

2105 Bogarde StDurham, NC 27705
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Highland Vista
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Highland Vista

320 Hidden Valley DrCreedmoor, NC 27522
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Hardee Street
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Hardee Street

725 Hardee StDurham, NC 27703
  • Utilities Included

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Independence Park
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Independence Park

215 William Penn PlzDurham, NC 27704

Butner, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Butner Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Butner, NC is a Studio unit found at Vivo Living Durham in the Downtown Durham neighborhood priced from $799. Willowdaile in the Downtown Durham neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $879. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Butner apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vivo Living DurhamCARO-B - The Carolinas - BStudio,1BA$799
Willowdaile11S1BR,1BA$879
The Oaks at NorthgateThe Oak2BR,1BA$899
Strawberry Hill Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$900
Reserve @ Blu Townhomes1x1 Standard- Call For Availability1BR,1BA$900
Carver Creek ApartmentsOne Bed, One Bath1BR,1BA$944
Crystal VillageEmerald1BR,1BA$949
The Element Apartments1x1 Standard- Call for Availability1BR,1BA$950
SoHo Apartment Homes1x1 Standard-Call for Availability1BR,1BA$950
Crossdale FlatsA1BR,1BA$957

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Butner, NC and Nearby

As of April 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Butner area is the $1.25 price per square foot Four Bedroom Townhome Model at Pendleton Townhomes in the in the East Durham neighborhood starting from $1,650. The second greatest value Butner apartment is the Bridge 2x2 Renovated Model at Edgewood Bridge Apartments starting at $1,399 with a $1.39 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Butner apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Pendleton TownhomesFour Bedroom Townhome4BR,2BA$1.25
Edgewood Bridge ApartmentsBridge 2x2 Renovated2BR,2BA$1.39
Monarch ApartmentsMonarch - 2 bed (without W/D units)2BR,2BA$1.15
Rippling Stream Townhomes2x1.52BR,1.5BA$1.18
Madison Pointe2 Bedoom 1.5 Bathoom2BR,1.5BA$1.36
Juniper Square ApartmentsThe Terrace2BR,1BA$1.35
Stonewood ApartmentsDogwood1BR,1BA$1.43
Carver Creek ApartmentsOne Bed, One Bath1BR,1BA$1.39
The Oaks at NorthgateThe Magnolia1BR,1BA$1.38
Strawberry Hill Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.38

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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 Vivo Living Durham 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 $885 at Willowdaile.

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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