
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Durham, CT from $900 (26 Rentals)
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The Kennedy Building

Meadoway Gardens

Harbor Brook

Wharfside Commons
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Woodrow Wilson Apartments

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Flats at 390

Ridgefield Apartments

275 Research Pkwy - Encore Apartments
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Silvertree Apartments

Northridge Commons

Birchwood Apartments

2310 Cromwell Hills Dr

183 Elm St
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222 E Main St

1029 Old Colony Rd

1023 Old Colony Rd

5 Larson Dr
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666 Broad St

197 W Lake Dr
Durham, CT Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Durham?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Durham Studio Apartments | $1,615 | $925 | $1,993 |
Durham 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,022 | $1,055 | $3,764 |
Durham 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,483 | $1,252 | $4,323 |
Durham 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,940 | $1,635 | $4,443 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Durham, CT
Pricing Updated: 06/18/2025Current 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:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Durham East Haddam | $2,050 | $775 | 50 |
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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Kennedy Building | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,055 |
Meriden Commons | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,081 |
Parker Place | Vintage Studios | Studio,1BA | $1,250 |
Victoria Towers | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
Charles Street Place Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,275 |
275 Research Pkwy - Encore Apartments | Studio (non ADA) | Studio,1BA | $1,300 |
Flats at 390 | 1 Bedroom - Standard | 1BR,1BA | $1,325 |
Ridgefield Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,330 |
Woodrow Wilson Apartments | studio | Studio,1BA | $1,400 |
Silvertree Apartments | STUDIO | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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250 Kensington Ave | Two bed Townhouse | 2BR,1BA | $1.27 |
Merritt Station Apartments | 2/1-FL-Oak | 2BR,1BA | $1.92 |
Charles Street Place Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.36 |
Meadoway Gardens | Two Bedroom Townhouse | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.89 |
Victoria Towers | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.45 |
Northridge Commons | 2 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.82 |
The Wilcox | 1B/1B Loft | 1BR,1BA | $1.78 |
Highview Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.72 |
The Kennedy Building | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
Meriden Commons | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.56 |
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Best Local Schools in Durham, CT
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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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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
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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