
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Durham, ME from $800 (17 Rentals)
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Princeton Pines

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Princeton on Back Cove
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195 Holland St
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1 Progress Way

7 Progress Wy

367 Turner St

18 Pierce St

153 Horton St

17 Mechanic St

24 Reginald Ln
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5 Iron Mine Hill MHP

13 1st St
Durham, ME Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Durham?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Durham Studio Apartments | $2,137 | $1,174 | $3,175 |
Durham 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,292 | $800 | $4,900 |
Durham 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,708 | $1,652 | $5,900 |
Durham 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,118 | $1,800 | $4,400 |
Durham 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,018 | $2,836 | $3,200 |
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Cheapest Available Durham Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Durham, ME is a 2 Beds unit found at Haven West priced from $1,652. Birchlane in the North Deering neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,800. 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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Haven West | HW-A1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,652 |
Birchlane | #1 | 3BR,1BA | $1,800 |
Yarmouth Pointe Apartment Homes | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,850 |
Kittyhawk Apartments II | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,950 |
The Casco | The Casco - Deer Isle | Studio,1BA | $1,951 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Durham, ME and Nearby
As of June 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Durham area is the $2.67 price per square foot #21 Model at Birchlane in the in the North Deering neighborhood starting from $3,200. The second greatest value Durham apartment is the 295 Shiloh Rd Model at 295 Shiloh Rd, Unit 295B starting at $1,900 with a $1.90 price per square foot . 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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Birchlane | #21 | 3BR,2BA | $2.67 |
295 Shiloh Rd, Unit 295B | 295 Shiloh Rd | 1BR,1BA | $1.90 |
Cumberland Woods Apartments | 2BD1BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.53 |
Atlantic Pointe | The Carlton | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.07 |
Kittyhawk Apartments II | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.43 |
Haven West | HW-A1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.20 |
Island View | 1 Bedroom Island View | 1BR,1BA | $2.70 |
Apartments at Brunswick Landing | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Brunswick | 1BR,1BA | $2.70 |
Pointe28 | The Voyager | 1BR,1BA | $2.98 |
645 Congress Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.03 |
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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
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 Yarmouth Pointe Apartment Homes listed at $1,850.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Durham Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Durham Apartment is $1,950 at Kittyhawk Apartments II.
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 $1,652 at Haven West.
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