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Cedar Trace
3432 Carr RdDurham, NC 27703
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Vivo Living Durham
2517 Guess RdDurham, NC 27705
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1220 S Roxboro St
1220 S Roxboro StDurham, NC 27707
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Vivo Living Ivy Creek
1920 Ivy Creek BlvdDurham, NC 27707
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Vivo Living Forest Hills
4515 NC Highway 55Durham, NC 27713
1207 Hearthside St
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7 Misty Creek Ct
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1214 Hearthside St
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Glenbrook East and West
5010 Garrett RdDurham, NC 27707
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1500 Duke University RdDurham, NC 27701
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The Oaks at Northgate
1306 Leon StDurham, NC 27705
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South Point
3201 Myra StDurham, NC 27707
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Strawberry Hill Apartments
1321 Newcastle RdDurham, NC 27704
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Crossings @ 501
4230 Garrett RdDurham, NC 27707
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Willowdaile
3835 Guess RdDurham, NC 27705
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Reserve @ Blu Townhomes
1237 Naples PlDurham, NC 27703
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Emerald Place
4512 Emerald Forest DrDurham, NC 27713
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The Mews Apartments and Townhomes
1801 Williamsburg RdDurham, NC 27707
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Mission University Pines
614 Snow Crest TrlDurham, NC 27707
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Pine Ridge
1 Swiftstone CtDurham, NC 27713
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Carver Creek Apartments
531 E Carver StDurham, NC 27704
1214 Spruce St
DurhamNC27701
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The Pines
2504 North Carolina 54Durham, NC 27713
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Triangle Park Apartments
5011 S Alston AveDurham, NC 27713
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The Element Apartments
1400 Wyldewood RdDurham, NC 27704
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SoHo Apartment Homes
901 Chalk Level RdDurham, NC 27704
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Southpoint Estate Apartments
5140 Copper Ridge DrDurham, NC 27707
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Duke Manor- Students save up to 10%!
311 S Lasalle StDurham, NC 27705
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Woodlake Reserve
1000 Lydia's WayDurham, NC 27713
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BLU Station Apartments
518 N Hardee StDurham, NC 27703
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810 Lee St
DurhamNC27701
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Haven at Research Triangle Park
3001 New Haven DrDurham, NC 27703
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The Hargrove at Southpoint
7304 Calibre Park DrDurham, NC 27707
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The Forest
800 White Pine DrDurham, NC 27705
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Featherstone Village
4916 Old Page RdDurham, NC 27703
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Viceroy Apartments
1700 Chapel Hill RdDurham, NC 27707
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Regency Place Apartments
3523 N Roxboro StDurham, NC 27704
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Forest Glen Apartments
100 Lynn Forest DrDurham, NC 27713
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Lodge at Southpoint
1300 Knoll CirDurham, NC 27713
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Audubon Lake
501 Audubon Lake DrDurham, NC 27713
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Legacy at Meridian Apartments
1101 Exchange PlDurham, NC 27713
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Lakeside Gardens
820 Martin Luther King Jr PkyDurham, NC 27713
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Poplar Manor
902-904 Lambeth CirDurham, NC 27705
200 E Umstead St
DurhamNC27707
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The Sawyer
4655 Hope Valley RdDurham, NC 27707
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Stonewood Apartments
4524 Newby DrDurham, NC 27704
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Indigo Apartments
100 Adelaide CirMorrisville, NC 27560
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Nova Chapel Hill
5639 Old Chapel Hill RdDurham, NC 27707
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Poplar West Apartments
700-896 Louise CirDurham, NC 27705
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Crosstown at Chapel Hill
6123 Farrington RdChapel Hill, NC 27517
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Durham County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durham County Studio Apartments | $1,355 | $755 | $2,700 |
| Durham County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,516 | $795 | $3,791 |
| Durham County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,899 | $565 | $5,615 |
| Durham County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,175 | $999 | $7,302 |
| Durham County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,441 | $1,260 | $9,193 |
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Cheapest Available Durham County Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in Durham County, NC is a Studio unit found at Vivo Living Forest Hills in the South Durham neighborhood priced from $799. Vivo Living Ivy Creek in the Downtown Durham neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $799. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Durham County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vivo Living Forest Hills | STDO - Studio | Studio,1BA | $799 |
| Vivo Living Ivy Creek | STDO - Studio | Studio,1BA | $799 |
| Private Room with Walk-In Closet – Utilities & WiFi Included | Dillard (Inside Unit) - 1st floor - Suite A | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| Icon Downtown Durham | A1 Studio C Standard -Call for Availability | Studio,1BA | $875 |
| University Ridge Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $890 |
| The Oaks at Northgate | The Oak | 2BR,1BA | $899 |
| South Point | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathoom | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| Crossings @ 501 | 1x1 Creekview Classic- Call for Availability | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| Strawberry Hill Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| Reserve @ Blu Townhomes | 1x1 Standard- Call For Availability | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Durham County, NC
As of March 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Durham County area is the $1.20 price per square foot 3 BEDROOM 2.5 BATH TOWNHOME Model at Emory Woods in the in the South Durham neighborhood starting from $1,562. The second greatest value Durham County apartment is the The Eno 1250 Model at Lochridge starting at $1,456 with a $1.18 price per square foot in the South Durham neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Durham County apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emory Woods | 3 BEDROOM 2.5 BATH TOWNHOME | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.20 |
| Lochridge | The Eno 1250 | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.18 |
| The Berkeley At Southpoint | Two bedrooms / Two bathrooms | 2BR,2BA | $1.20 |
| Balfour West | 2 Bedroom Townhome Renovated | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.20 |
| Lenox East | The Eno 1162 | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.09 |
| Taylor's Pond | The Eno 1162 | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.16 |
| Monarch Apartments | Monarch - 2 bed (without W/D units) | 2BR,2BA | $1.20 |
| Encore at the Park | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| Viceroy Apartments | VR 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| The Mews Apartments and Townhomes | The Dover | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Durham County Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Durham County?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Durham County is under $900.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Durham County?
The cheapest apartment in Durham County is Private Room with Walk-In Closet – Utilities & WiFi Included which is listed at $800, while the average apartment in Durham County costs $2,985.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Durham County?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 756 regular apartments in Durham County that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Durham County?
Cheap apartments in Durham County have an average cost of $440 which is $2,545 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Durham County.
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