Cheap Apartments for Rent near Durham, CA from $300 (69 Rentals)

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1079 Poplar St, Unit F
$1,000
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$1,000

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1079 Poplar St, Unit F

1079 Poplar StChico, CA 95928
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property at 1334 Boucher St

$1,300

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$1,300

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1334 Boucher St

ChicoCA95928
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$1,450

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$1,450

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Wright Properties
$1,500 - $1,650
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$1,500 - $1,650

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Wright Properties

436 Oak StChico, CA 95928
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property at 1230 Ivy St

$1,600

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1230 Ivy 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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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
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Bidwell Oaks Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bidwell Oaks Apartments

700 Salem StChico, CA 95928
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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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349 Oak St
2 Bedroom Apartments

349 Oak St

349 Oak 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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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. 0632 - The Boardwalk Townhomes in the Downtown Chico neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $760. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Durham apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
418 Hazel St1/11BR,1BA$690
0632 - The Boardwalk TownhomesPrivate Bedroom and Bathroom in brand new 3 bed...3BR,1BA$760
The UrbanThe URBAN - Fall Semester Lease! Limited Availa...1BR,1BA$870
Senior Apartments at B20Two Bedroom2BR,2BA$1,090
417 Orange StAvailable Now! Limited Time 2 Person Special! B...2BR,1BA$1,240
Chico Meadows ApartmentsTwo Bedroom - Partial Upgrades2BR,1BA$1,295
Stadium Village Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,395
Wright Properties$500 OFF - Only $500 Per Room3BR,2BA$1,500
1505 West 3rd Street (K)1505 West 3rd Street (K) - #F4BR,2BA$1,550

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Durham, CA and Nearby

As of August 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Durham area is the $1.06 price per square foot 4BR/2.0BA Model at The Four Seasons in the in the Downtown Chico neighborhood starting from $1,595. The second greatest value Durham apartment is the 1505 West 3rd Street (K) - #F Model at 1505 West 3rd Street (K) starting at $1,550 with a $1.13 price per square foot in the Downtown Chico neighborhood. 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.
The Four Seasons4BR/2.0BA4BR,2BA$1.06
1505 West 3rd Street (K)1505 West 3rd Street (K) - #F4BR,2BA$1.13
418 Hazel St1/11BR,1BA$0.53
Courtyard at OakdaleTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.81
Wright Properties4 Bedroom - Upgraded4BR,2BA$1.64
Creekview Homes3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom With Patio3BR,2BA$1.73
Stadium Village Apartments3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.71
Chico Meadows ApartmentsUpgraded Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.54
Senior Apartments at B20Two Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.22
1079 Poplar St, Unit F1079 Poplar St1BR,6.5BA$1.67

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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 $1,090 at Senior Apartments at B20.

What is the most affordable Durham Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Durham Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 0632 - The Boardwalk Townhomes and starts from $760.

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