Cheap Apartments for Rent in the American Tobacco District Durham, NC from $500 (45 Rentals)

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Brightleaf on Main
$1,179 - $4,392
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$1,139 - $4,352
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$1,179 - $4,392
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Brightleaf on Main

1005 W Main StDurham, NC 27701
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Atlas Durham
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$1,180 - $3,398
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$987 - $3,205
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Atlas Durham

321 W Corporation StDurham, NC 27701
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Whetstone
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$1,216 - $2,281
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$1,091 - $2,156
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Whetstone

501 Willard StDurham, NC 27701
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GeerHouse
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$1,264 - $4,062
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$1,219 - $4,017
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GeerHouse

620 Foster StDurham, NC 27701
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Lantower Bullhouse
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$1,301 - $2,663
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$1,200 - $2,562
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$1,301 - $2,663
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Lantower Bullhouse

504 E Pettigrew StDurham, NC 27701
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Rigsbee Collection
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$1,374 - $4,160
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$1,374 - $4,160

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$1,374 - $4,160
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Rigsbee Collection

318 W Corporation StDurham, NC 27701
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Griffin Durham
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$1,405 - $3,110
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$1,315 - $3,020
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Griffin Durham

509 N Mangum StDurham, NC 27701
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Liberty Warehouse
$1,458 - $3,553
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$1,414 - $3,509
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Liberty Warehouse

530 Foster StDurham, NC 27701
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University Commons - Durham
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

University Commons - Durham

1505 Duke University RdDurham, NC 27701
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University Commons
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

University Commons

801-804 Underwood AveDurham, NC 27701
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Brookdale Apartments
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Brookdale Apartments

815 Dacian AveDurham, NC 27701
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Daylight Apartments
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Daylight Apartments

315-317 W Trinity AveDurham, NC 27701
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Liberty Square
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Liberty Square

545 Liberty StDurham, NC 27701
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Vanguard
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Vanguard

544 Liberty StDurham, NC 27701

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$1,100 - $1,575

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600 S Duke St

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901 South
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

901 South

901 S Duke StDurham, NC 27707
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413 Canal St
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413 Canal St

413 Canal StDurham, NC 27701
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Camden Durham
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Camden Durham

441 S Dillard StDurham, NC 27701
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American Tobacco District, Durham, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available American Tobacco District Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the American Tobacco District area of Durham, NC is a Studio unit found at Icon Downtown Durham priced from $875. Community Room Rental – Durham has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $875. Here are the most affordable American Tobacco District apartments for rent in Durham, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Icon Downtown DurhamA1 Studio C Standard -Call for AvailabilityStudio,1BA$875
Community Room Rental – DurhamPrivate Room & Walk-in Closet - Utilities & Wif...1BR,1BA$875
Viceroy ApartmentsVR 2x12BR,1BA$999
Brightleaf on MainM1Studio,1BA$1,179
Atlas DurhamDaisyStudio,1BA$1,180
WhetstoneA11BR,1BA$1,216
901 South901 South - 2bed2BR,1BA$1,224
Venable Durham ApartmentsBlackwellStudio,1BA$1,256

Best Value Apartments for Rent in American Tobacco District, NC

As of April 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the American Tobacco District area is the $1.47 price per square foot 1003 Lamond Ave Model at 1003 Lamond Ave, Unit Apt B in the in the Government Services District neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value American Tobacco District apartment is the WB 3x2 Model at Willow Bend Apartments starting at $1,540 with a $1.53 price per square foot in the Fayetteville Street Corridor neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for American Tobacco District apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1003 Lamond Ave, Unit Apt B1003 Lamond Ave3BR,1BA$1.47
Willow Bend ApartmentsWB 3x23BR,2BA$1.53
Golden Belt ApartmentsLoft w/ Patio1BR,1BA$1.80
WhetstoneB42BR,2BA$2.20
American Tobacco Apartments (Old Bull/Noell)Old Bull 2x12BR,1BA$2.27
Viceroy ApartmentsVR 2x12BR,1BA$1.19
901 South901 South - 2bed2BR,1BA$1.53
West VillageA1C-Renovated1BR,1BA$1.99
Lantower BullhouseA1.61BR,1BA$2.21
210 Edward St210 Edward St1BR,1BA$2.20

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across North Carolina and customized analysis for Central Durham. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places to raise kids, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap American Tobacco District Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in American Tobacco District?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in American Tobacco District is under $1,256.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in American Tobacco District?

The cheapest apartment in American Tobacco District is Community Room Rental – Durham which is listed at $875, while the average apartment in American Tobacco District costs $3,526.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in American Tobacco District?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 117 regular apartments in American Tobacco District that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in American Tobacco District?

Cheap apartments in American Tobacco District have an average cost of $1,015 which is $2,511 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in American Tobacco District.

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