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The Wilcox
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Wilcox

305-309 S Main StMiddletown, CT 06457

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StoneGate Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

StoneGate Apartments

1150-1160 S Main StMiddletown, CT 06457
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property at 197 W Lake Dr

197 W Lake Dr

MiddletownCT06457

Durham, CT Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Durham, CT

Pricing Updated: 06/18/2025

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$2,050$77550

Cheapest Available Durham Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Durham, CT is a 1 Bed unit found at The Kennedy Building in the Meriden Wallingford neighborhood priced from $1,055. 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
The Kennedy BuildingOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,055
Meriden Commons1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,081
Parker PlaceVintage StudiosStudio,1BA$1,250
Victoria TowersOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,250
Charles Street Place ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,275
275 Research Pkwy - Encore ApartmentsStudio (non ADA)Studio,1BA$1,300
Flats at 3901 Bedroom - Standard1BR,1BA$1,325
Ridgefield ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,330
Woodrow Wilson ApartmentsstudioStudio,1BA$1,400
Silvertree ApartmentsSTUDIOStudio,1BA$1,400

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Durham, CT and Nearby

As of June 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Durham area is the $1.27 price per square foot Two bed Townhouse Model at 250 Kensington Ave in the in the Southington Berlin neighborhood starting from $1,775. The second greatest value Durham apartment is the 2/1-FL-Oak Model at Merritt Station Apartments starting at $1,950 with a $1.92 price per square foot in the Cheshire Crossing 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.
250 Kensington AveTwo bed Townhouse2BR,1BA$1.27
Merritt Station Apartments2/1-FL-Oak2BR,1BA$1.92
Charles Street Place ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.36
Meadoway GardensTwo Bedroom Townhouse2BR,1.5BA$1.89
Victoria TowersOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.45
Northridge Commons2 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.82
The Wilcox1B/1B Loft1BR,1BA$1.78
Highview ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.72
The Kennedy BuildingOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.32
Meriden Commons1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.56

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Getting Around Durham, CT

Walk Score®

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 a cheap apartment in Durham?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Durham is under $1,400.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Durham?

The cheapest apartment in Durham is The Kennedy Building which is listed at $1,055, while the average apartment in Durham costs $2,050.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Durham?

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 4 regular apartments in Durham that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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