Cheap Apartments for Rent in Durham, ME from $900 (7 Rentals)

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Durham, ME Local Guide

Cheapest Available Durham Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Durham, ME is a 1 Bed unit found at Mount Auburn Apartments priced from $1,647. Atlantic Townhouse Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,650. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Durham apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mount Auburn ApartmentsOne Bedroom-AA1BR,1BA$1,647
Atlantic Townhouse Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,650
Terrace Pond2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,700

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Durham, ME and Nearby

As of July 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Durham area is the $1.83 price per square foot Five Level Model at Yarmouth Pointe Apartment Homes in the starting from $2,515. The second greatest value Durham apartment is the 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at Back Bay Tower starting at $2,950 with a $2.32 price per square foot in the Downtown Portland 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.
Yarmouth Pointe Apartment HomesFive Level2BR,1.5BA$1.83
Back Bay Tower3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$2.32
Birchlane#213BR,2BA$2.67
Stable Ridge Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.84
Atlantic Townhouse Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.96
Mount Auburn ApartmentsTwo Bedroom-D2BR,2BA$2.37
Kittyhawk Apartments II1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.43
Yarmouth Green Apartment Homes1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom B1BR,1BA$2.44
Terrace Pond2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.13
Haven WestHW-A12BR,1BA$2.54

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Getting Around Durham, ME

Walk Score®

3 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

18 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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 Rumery Lofts listed at $1,750.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Durham Apartment is $1,647 at Mount Auburn Apartments.

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 $1,650 at Atlantic Townhouse Apartments.

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