
Cheap Homes for Rent in Durham, CT from $1,000 (8 Rentals)
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183 Elm St

222 E Main St

5 Larson Dr
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197 W Lake Dr
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Durham, CT Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Durham?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Durham 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,967 | $1,250 | $3,250 |
Durham 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,814 | $2,250 | $4,400 |
Durham 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,400 | $3,000 | $4,000 |
Durham 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $10,000 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Durham, CT
Pricing Updated: 06/20/2025Current 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 | $3,500 | $1,390 | 15 |
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 |
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 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 |
The Kennedy Building | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
Highview Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.72 |
Meriden Commons | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,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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