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Durham, CT Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Durham, CT

Pricing Updated: 06/20/2025

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$3,500$1,39015

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 June 20, 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 Meriden Wallingford 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
The Kennedy BuildingOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.32
Highview ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.72
Meriden Commons1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.56

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Frequently Asked Questions about Durham

What type of rentals are currently available in Durham?

There are currently 47 Apartments for Rent in Durham, CT with pricing that ranges from $905 to $4,443. There are also 38 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Durham ranging from $1,000 to $10,000.

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 $1,000 to $10,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,546.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

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