
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Butner, NC from $400 (36 Rentals)
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Madison Pointe

Piedmont Village

Room in House on Autumn Leaf Ln

Room in House on Genlee Dr

Room in House on Genlee Dr

Room in House on Raven Wood Dr

Room in Townhome on Presidents Dr

Vivo Living Durham
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Willowdaile

The Oaks at Northgate

Strawberry Hill Apartments

Reserve @ Blu Townhomes

Room in Townhome on Primo Dr

Crystal Village

SoHo Apartment Homes

BLU Station Apartments

Stonewood Apartments
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The Element Apartments

Rippling Stream Townhomes

Forest Pointe

Regency Place Apartments

Camden Pointe Apartments

Reserve At Stillwater

Granville Oaks Apartment Homes

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Element at Creekside

Magnolia Pointe
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Holly Creek

Driftwood

Cedar Trace

Carver Creek Apartments

Juniper Square Apartments

Highland Vista

Hardee Street

Monarch Apartments

1011 E Ellerbee St
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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 | $1,182 | $799 | $1,708 |
| Butner 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,443 | $885 | $5,144 |
| Butner 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,703 | $899 | $6,311 |
| Butner 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,849 | $1,300 | $8,929 |
| Butner 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,832 | $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 Vivo Living Durham in the Downtown Durham neighborhood priced from $805. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vivo Living Durham | CARO-A - The Carolinas A | Studio,1BA | $805 |
| 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 |
| Willowdaile | 11S | 1BR,1BA | $910 |
| Crystal Village | Emerald | 1BR,1BA | $949 |
| SoHo Apartment Homes | 1x1 Standard-Call for Availability | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| BLU Station Apartments | One Bedroom Standard-Call For Availability | 1BR,1BA | $975 |
| The Element Apartments | 1x1 Standard- Call for Availability | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| Rippling Stream Townhomes | 2x1.5 | 2BR,1BA | $1,054 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Butner, NC and Nearby
As of June 04, 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 2X2 Small W/ Sunroom Renovated Model at Independence Park starting at $1,530 with a $1.39 price per square foot in the Downtown 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pendleton Townhomes | Four Bedroom Townhome | 4BR,2BA | $1.25 |
| Independence Park | 2X2 Small W/ Sunroom Renovated | 2BR,2BA | $1.39 |
| Stonewood Apartments | Oakwood | 2BR,2BA | $1.20 |
| Monarch Apartments | Monarch - 2 bed (With W/D units) | 2BR,2BA | $1.30 |
| Madison Pointe | 2 Bedoom 1.5 Bathoom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.30 |
| Springwood Park | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| Rippling Stream Townhomes | 1x1.5 | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.33 |
| Element at Creekside | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| The Oaks at Northgate | The Magnolia | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| Strawberry Hill Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,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 $805.
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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