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Cheapest Available Durham County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Durham County, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Regency Place Apartments in the Downtown Durham neighborhood priced from $799. Vivo Living Durham 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
Regency Place Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$799
Vivo Living DurhamThe CarolinasStudio,1BA$799
Vivo Living Ivy CreekStudioStudio,1BA$834
Vivo Living Forest HillsStudioStudio,1BA$849
LaSalle Pointe ApartmentsThe Brightleaf 7401BR,1BA$900
Emerald PlaceStudioStudio,1BA$911
Duke Manor- Students save up to 10%!Hereford1BR,1BA$930
Nova Chapel HillRedwood1BR,1BA$935
Crossings @ 5011x1 Creekview Classic- Call for Availability1BR,1BA$950
BLU Station ApartmentsOne Bedroom Standard-Call For Availability1BR,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Durham County, NC

As of July 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Durham County area is the $1.13 price per square foot Balsam Model at Houndswood Village in the in the South Durham neighborhood starting from $2,695. The second greatest value Durham County apartment is the 21.5TH Model at 501 Towns starting at $1,287 with a $1.07 price per square foot in the Fayetteville Street Corridor 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.
Houndswood VillageBalsam3BR,3.5BA$1.13
501 Towns21.5TH2BR,1.5BA$1.07
Lenox EastThe Eno 11622BR,2.5BA$1.17
Pickett Square TownhomesThe Eno 11622BR,2.5BA$1.26
Holly HillTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.22
Colonial Townhouses- Students save up to 10%!Yorktown2BR,1.5BA$1.26
Emory Woods2 BEDROOM 1 BATH (1020 SF)2BR,1BA$1.21
Triangle PlaceThe Willow1BR,1BA$1.26
The SawyerA11BR,1BA$1.28
LaSalle Pointe ApartmentsThe Brightleaf 7001BR,1BA$1.29

Frequently Asked Questions about Durham County

What type of rentals are currently available in Durham County?

There are currently 629 Apartments for Rent in Durham County, NC with pricing that ranges from $450 to $10,754. There are also 452 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Durham County ranging from $265 to $6,195.

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 $265 to $6,195 with an average monthly rent of $2,369.

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 $1,295 to $10,754, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,250 to $4,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,495 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,740.

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