Cheap Apartments for Rent in Durham, ME from $800 (17 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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Haven WestHW-A12BR,1BA$1,652
Birchlane#13BR,1BA$1,800
Yarmouth Pointe Apartment HomesStudioStudio,1BA$1,850
Kittyhawk Apartments II1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,950
The CascoThe Casco - Deer IsleStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Birchlane#213BR,2BA$2.67
295 Shiloh Rd, Unit 295B295 Shiloh Rd1BR,1BA$1.90
Cumberland Woods Apartments2BD1BA2BR,1BA$2.53
Atlantic PointeThe Carlton2BR,1.5BA$3.07
Kittyhawk Apartments II1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.43
Haven WestHW-A12BR,1BA$2.20
Island View1 Bedroom Island View1BR,1BA$2.70
Apartments at Brunswick Landing1 Bedroom 1 Bath Brunswick1BR,1BA$2.70
Pointe28The Voyager1BR,1BA$2.98
645 Congress Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,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

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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