Cheap Apartments for Rent in Durham, CA from $300 (47 Rentals)

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property at 1178 E 8th St

$1,000 - $1,600

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1178 E 8th St

ChicoCA95928
property at 1050 E 8th St

$1,150

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1050 E 8th St

ChicoCA95928

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property at 1334 Boucher St

$1,300

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1334 Boucher St

ChicoCA95928
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Parkside Terrace
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Parkside Terrace

2161-2162 Hartford DrChico, CA 95928

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Cinnamon Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cinnamon Village

1650 Forest AveChico, CA 95928
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418 Hazel St
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

418 Hazel St

418 Hazel StChico, CA 95928
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Bidwell Oaks Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bidwell Oaks Apartments

700 Salem StChico, CA 95928
Senior Living
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Chico Commons
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Chico Commons

2071 Amanda WayChico, CA 95928
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Senior Apartments at B20
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Senior Apartments at B20

1990 Belgium AveChico, CA 95928
Corporate Housing
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7th Street Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

7th Street Manor

1043 W 7th StChico, CA 95928
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Bar Triangle
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Bar Triangle

2225 Bar Triangle StChico, CA 95928
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7th Street Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

7th Street Manor

1013 W 7th StChico, CA 95928
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Mansion
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mansion

510 Nord AveChico, CA 95926
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Humboldt Park
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Humboldt Park

1850 Humboldt RdChico, CA 95928
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321 Normal
2 Bedroom Apartments

321 Normal

321 NormalChico, CA 95928
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417 Orange St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

417 Orange St

417 Orange StChico, CA 95928
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1020 W 3rd St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1020 W 3rd St

1020 W 3rd StChico, CA 95928
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390 Ash St
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

390 Ash St

390 Ash StChico, CA 95928
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Hazel Student Living
3 Bedroom Apartments

Hazel Student Living

717 Hazel StChico, CA 95928
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732 Chestnut St
3 Bedroom Apartments

732 Chestnut St

732 Chestnut StChico, CA 95928
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Durham, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Durham Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Durham, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 418 Hazel St in the Downtown Chico neighborhood priced from $690. Parkside Terrace has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,050. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Durham apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
418 Hazel St1/51BR,5BA$690
Parkside TerraceThe Cedar3BR,2BA$1,050
Bidwell's Mill Apartments1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,100
North Creek Crossings @ Meriam ParkThe Bidwell - 2x1 Income Restricted2BR,1BA$1,173
Campus Place Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1,180
Chico Meadows ApartmentsNow Accepting Waitlist2BR,1BA$1,395
Preleasing for Summer!! 2 Bedroom 1 Bath at 6th & Chestnut**RESERVE FOR SUMMER 2026** 2 Bed 1 Bath near ...2BR,1BA$1,450
Glenbrook ApartmentsStandard Two Bed Two Bath2BR,2BA$1,485
Avery Oaks Apartments1 Bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,500
Hartford Square 2 Bedroom 2 bath apartments2 Bed, 2 Bath Standard Carpet2BR,2BA$1,575

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Durham, CA and Nearby

As of May 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Durham area is the $1.55 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Willow Oak Villas in the starting from $1,930. The second greatest value Durham apartment is the The Cedar Model at Parkside Terrace starting at $1,050 with a $0.94 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Durham apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Willow Oak Villas3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.55
Parkside TerraceThe Cedar3BR,2BA$0.94
Glenbrook ApartmentsStandard Two Bed Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.36
Courtyard at OakdaleTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.71
Preleasing for Summer!! 2 Bedroom 1 Bath at 6th & Chestnut**RESERVE FOR SUMMER 2026** 2 Bed 1 Bath near ...2BR,1BA$1.45
Chico Meadows ApartmentsNow Accepting Waitlist2BR,1BA$1.54
Campus Place Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.36
North Creek Crossings @ Meriam ParkThe Bidwell - 2x1 Income Restricted2BR,1BA$1.36
Avery Oaks Apartments1 Bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.76
Hartford Square 2 Bedroom 2 bath apartments2 Bed, 2 Bath Standard Carpet2BR,2BA$1.91

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Durham Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Durham Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Durham Apartment is $690 at 418 Hazel St.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Durham Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Durham is starting from $1,173 at North Creek Crossings @ Meriam Park.

What is the most affordable Durham Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Durham Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Parkside Terrace and starts from $1,050.

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