Cheap Apartments for Rent in Durham, CT from $700 (31 Rentals)

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property at 278 Chamberlain Rd

$1,182 - $1,232

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$1,232

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278 Chamberlain Rd

MiddletownCT06457

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Parker Place
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$1,250 - $2,500
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$1,250 - $2,500

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$1,250 - $2,500
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Parker Place

53 Parker StWallingford, CT 06492
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Ridgefield Apartments
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$1,380 - $1,820
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$1,380 - $1,820

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$1,380 - $1,820
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Ridgefield Apartments

131 Ridgefield DrMiddletown, CT 06457
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Highview Apartments
$1,425
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$1,425

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$1,425
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Highview Apartments

121-131 Butternut StMiddletown, CT 06457
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Victoria Towers
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$1,447 - $1,567
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$1,447 - $1,567

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Victoria Towers

410 E Main StMeriden, CT 06450
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property at 666 Main St

$1,295

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$1,295

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$1,295

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666 Main St

MiddletownCT06457
property at 1952 Middletown Ave

$1,350

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$1,350

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$1,350

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Mar 15

1952 Middletown Ave

North BranfordCT06472
property at 666 Broad St

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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666 Broad St

MeridenCT06450

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property at 5 Colony St

$1,200 - $1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

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5 Colony St

MeridenCT06451
property at 46 N Cherry St

$1,450

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$1,450

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$1,450

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46 N Cherry St

WallingfordCT06492
property at 20 Burgundy Hill Ln

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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20 Burgundy Hill Ln

MiddletownCT06457

Durham, CT Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Durham, CT

Pricing Updated: 03/11/2026

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$2,100$1,10072

Cheapest Available Durham Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Durham, CT is a Studio unit found at Stoneycrest Tower in the Cromwell Middletown neighborhood priced from $1,133. The Kennedy Building in the Meriden Wallingford neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,155. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Durham apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Stoneycrest TowerEfficiencyStudio,1BA$1,133
The Kennedy BuildingOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,155
Parker PlaceVintage StudiosStudio,1BA$1,250
Charles Street Place ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,275
275 Research Pkwy - Encore ApartmentsEncore ApartmentsStudio,1BA$1,300
562 Main St1 BR1BR,1BA$1,300
Ridgefield ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,380
Flats at 3901 Bedroom - Standard1BR,1BA$1,395
Woodrow Wilson Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,400
WillowcrestOne Bedroom Flat1BR,1BA$1,400

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Durham, CT and Nearby

As of March 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Durham area is the $1.47 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at Westfield Glen in the in the Southington Berlin neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Durham apartment is the Two bed Townhouse Model at 250 Kensington Ave starting at $1,795 with a $1.28 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 GlenTwo Bedroom2BR,2.5BA$1.47
250 Kensington AveTwo bed Townhouse2BR,1BA$1.28
Britannia Commons2BR/2.5BA2BR,2.5BA$1.79
StoneGate Apartments2 Bed 2Bath2BR,2BA$1.77
Charles Street Place ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.36
Rose Gardens ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Townhouse2BR,1.5BA$1.89
Victoria TowersOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.68
Woodrow Wilson Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.75
The Kennedy BuildingOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.44
WillowcrestOne Bedroom Flat1BR,1BA$1.85

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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 Stoneycrest Tower listed at $1,133.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Durham Apartment is $1,155 at The Kennedy Building.

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 $1,275 at Charles Street Place Apartments.

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 $1,600.

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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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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

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