Cheap Homes for Rent in Durham County, NC from $400 (43 Rentals)

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property at 705 Keystone Park Dr

$268

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$268
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$268

2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Mar 15

705 Keystone Park Dr

MorrisvilleNC27560

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property at 507 N Guthrie Ave

$1,100

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$1,100
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$1,100

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Now

507 N Guthrie Ave, Unit B

507 N Guthrie Ave
DurhamNC27703
property at 600 S Duke St

$1,100 - $1,575

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

600 S Duke St

DurhamNC27701

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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vivo Living Forest HillsSTDO - StudioStudio,1BA$799
Vivo Living Ivy CreekSTDO - StudioStudio,1BA$799
Private Room with Walk-In Closet – Utilities & WiFi IncludedDillard (Inside Unit) - 1st floor - Suite A1BR,1BA$800
Icon Downtown DurhamA1 Studio C Standard -Call for AvailabilityStudio,1BA$875
University Ridge ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$890
The Oaks at NorthgateThe Oak2BR,1BA$899
South Point1 Bedroom 1 Bathoom1BR,1BA$899
Crossings @ 5011x1 Creekview Classic- Call for Availability1BR,1BA$900
Strawberry Hill Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$900
Reserve @ Blu Townhomes1x1 Standard- Call For Availability1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Emory Woods3 BEDROOM 2.5 BATH TOWNHOME3BR,2.5BA$1.20
LochridgeThe Eno 12502BR,2.5BA$1.18
The Berkeley At SouthpointTwo bedrooms / Two bathrooms2BR,2BA$1.20
Balfour West2 Bedroom Townhome Renovated2BR,2.5BA$1.20
Lenox EastThe Eno 11622BR,2.5BA$1.09
Taylor's PondThe Eno 11622BR,2.5BA$1.16
Monarch ApartmentsMonarch - 2 bed (without W/D units)2BR,2BA$1.20
Encore at the ParkA11BR,1BA$1.20
Viceroy ApartmentsVR 2x12BR,1BA$1.19
The Mews Apartments and TownhomesThe Dover1BR,1BA$1.23

Frequently Asked Questions about Durham County

What type of rentals are currently available in Durham County?

There are currently 640 Apartments for Rent in Durham County, NC with pricing that ranges from $565 to $9,193. There are also 354 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Durham County ranging from $268 to $4,600.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Durham County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Durham County ranges from $268 to $4,600 with an average monthly rent of $2,175.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Durham County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Durham County range from $999 to $7,302, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,330 to $4,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,895 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,260.

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The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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