Cheap Apartments for Rent in Durham, CT from $600 (19 Rentals)

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Durham, CT Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Durham, CT

Pricing Updated: 08/28/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Durham, CT area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Durham Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Durham East Haddam$2,000$1,10060

Cheapest Available Durham Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Durham, CT is a 1 Bed unit found at Tremont Flats in the Southington Berlin neighborhood priced from $639. Meriden Commons in the Southington Berlin neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,081. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Durham apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Tremont FlatsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$639
Meriden Commons1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,081
The Kennedy BuildingOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,155
Parker PlaceVintage StudiosStudio,1BA$1,250
Charles Street Place ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,275

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Durham, CT and Nearby

As of August 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Durham area is the $1.60 price per square foot 1 Model at Westfield Glen in the in the Southington Berlin neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Durham apartment is the 2BR Townhouse w/Den LG Model at Britannia Commons starting at $2,295 with a $1.60 price per square foot in the Southington Berlin 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.
Westfield Glen12BR,2.5BA$1.60
Britannia Commons2BR Townhouse w/Den LG2BR,2.5BA$1.60
250 Kensington AveTwo bed Townhouse2BR,1BA$1.32
Tremont FlatsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.58
StoneGate ApartmentsRenovated 2 Bedroom with Balcony with WD2BR,2BA$1.54
Charles Street Place ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.36
Northridge Commons1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.74
The Wilcox1B/1B Loft1BR,1BA$1.78
The Kennedy BuildingOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.44
Meriden Commons1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.56

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25 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

20 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Durham Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Durham?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Durham is at Parker Place listed at $1,250.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Durham Apartment is $639 at Tremont Flats.

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 $768 at Tremont Flats.

What is the most affordable Durham Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Durham Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Wilcox and starts from $2,100.

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