
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Butner, NC from $400 (43 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 House on Genlee Dr

Room in House on Raven Wood Dr
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The Oaks at Northgate

Willowdaile

Strawberry Hill Apartments

Reserve @ Blu Townhomes

Room in Townhome on Primo Dr

Crystal Village

SoHo Apartment Homes

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Vivo Living Durham
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BLU Station Apartments

Stonewood Apartments

Rippling Stream Townhomes

The Element Apartments

Forest Pointe

Regency Place Apartments

Camden Pointe Apartments

Reserve At Stillwater
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826 N Main St

Highland Vista

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Element at Creekside

Granville Oaks Apartment Homes

Magnolia Pointe

Trails at Twin Lakes

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1309 Hudson Ave, Durham, NC

Lodge at Croasdaile Farm
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Holly Creek

Driftwood

Cedar Trace

Monarch Apartments

314 Park Ave

Carver Creek Apartments

Juniper Square Apartments

Hardee Street
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Crossdale Flats

202 E Mill St

3998 Deer Trail
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 | $1,385 | $970 | $1,740 |
| Butner 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,670 | $900 | $5,572 |
| Butner 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,971 | $899 | $6,382 |
| Butner 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,054 | $1,300 | $8,925 |
| 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 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 |
| Vivo Living Durham | The Carolinas A | Studio,1BA | $970 |
| BLU Station Apartments | One Bedroom Standard-Call For Availability | 1BR,1BA | $975 |
| The Element Apartments | 1x1 Standard- Call for Availability | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| Forest Pointe | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Garden | 1BR,1BA | $1,070 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Butner, NC and Nearby
As of July 02, 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 3X2 Renovated Model at Independence Park starting at $1,680 with a $1.36 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 | 3X2 Renovated | 3BR,2BA | $1.36 |
| Edgewood Apartments | Crossing 2x2 Partially Renovated | 2BR,2BA | $1.39 |
| Stonewood Apartments | Oakwood | 2BR,2BA | $1.20 |
| Rippling Stream Townhomes | 2x1.5 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.10 |
| Madison Pointe | 2 Bedoom 1.5 Bathoom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.30 |
| Springwood Park | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| 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 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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