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Durham, CT Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Durham, CT

Pricing Updated: 05/04/2025

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$5,000$1,6009

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

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Durham, CT and Nearby

As of May 05, 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 B4 Model at Windshire Terrace Apartments starting at $2,277 with a $2.17 price per square foot in the Cromwell Middletown 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
Windshire Terrace ApartmentsB42BR,2BA$2.17
238 Main St, Unit Apt# B238 Main St2BR,1BA$1.70
Charles Street Place ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.36
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
Woodrow Wilson ApartmentsstudioStudio ,1BA$2.15

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Frequently Asked Questions about Durham

What type of rentals are currently available in Durham?

There are currently 42 Apartments for Rent in Durham, CT with pricing that ranges from $925 to $4,665. There are also 29 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Durham ranging from $1,200 to $5,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Durham?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Durham ranges from $1,200 to $5,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,473.

Expert Rental Resources

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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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

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