
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the American Tobacco District Durham, NC from $500 (46 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the American Tobacco District area of Durham.


1220 S Roxboro St, Unit 1220 S Roxboro St 1

Icon Downtown Durham

1216 W Chapel Hill Rd

Viceroy Apartments

609 N Elizabeth St

1114 Carroll St

Willow Bend Apartments

510 Gurley St
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605 West End

The Ramsey

Rigsbee Collection

Brightleaf on Main

116 Bennett Ct

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Whetstone

American Tobacco Apartments (Old Bull/Noell)

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Liberty Warehouse

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Griffin Durham
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Room in Condo on S Duke St

1220 S Roxboro St, Unit 4

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Maizon Durham

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1022 Kent St, Unit 1022 Kent Street

Berkshire Ninth Street

Van Alen

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Beckon

University Commons - Durham

University Commons
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Brookdale Apartments

508 Massey Ave

Durham Hosiery Mill Apartments

1806 Chapel Hill Rd

Daylight Apartments

Morehead Hills Senior Apartments

Liberty Square

Residences at Erwin Mill

Renegade Apartments
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901 South Apartments

9 Fisher Pl

413 Canal St

Venable Durham Apartments

Camden Durham

521 N Mangum St

1212 Vickers Ave

The Lofts at Southside Apartments
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1111 South St
American Tobacco District, Durham, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in American Tobacco District?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Tobacco District Studio Apartments | $1,575 | $875 | $2,740 |
| American Tobacco District 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,910 | $775 | $6,476 |
| American Tobacco District 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,603 | $999 | $6,317 |
| American Tobacco District 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,608 | $1,450 | $5,428 |
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There are currently 46 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the American Tobacco District Neighborhood of Durham, NC.
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Cheapest Available American Tobacco District Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the American Tobacco District area of Durham, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Community Room Rental – Durham priced from $840. Icon Downtown Durham has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $875. Here are the most affordable American Tobacco District apartments for rent in Durham, NC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Room Rental – Durham | Dillard (Inside Unit) - 1st floor - Suite A | 1BR,1BA | $840 |
| Icon Downtown Durham | A1 Studio C Standard -Call for Availability | Studio,1BA | $875 |
| Viceroy Apartments | VR 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $999 |
| Willow Bend Apartments | WB 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,175 |
| 901 South Apartments | 901 South - 1bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,175 |
| The Ramsey | S1B | Studio,1BA | $1,310 |
| Brightleaf on Main | M1 | Studio,1BA | $1,335 |
| Rigsbee Collection | S1 815 Collection | Studio,1BA | $1,353 |
| 605 West End | Brightleaf | 1BR,1BA | $1,385 |
| Venable Durham Apartments | Blackwell | Studio,1BA | $1,442 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in American Tobacco District, NC
As of July 04, 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 3 BdTH1420 Model at Residences at Erwin Mill starting at $2,807 with a $1.98 price per square foot in the Downtown Durham neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for American Tobacco District apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1003 Lamond Ave, Unit Apt B | 1003 Lamond Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| Residences at Erwin Mill | 3 BdTH1420 | 3BR,2BA | $1.98 |
| Cortland Bull City | Lorilard | 1BR,2BA | $1.82 |
| The Lofts at Southside Apartments | 2 Bedroom Townhouse | 2BR,1BA | $1.63 |
| 807 E Main St | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.70 |
| Whetstone | B4 | 2BR,2BA | $2.03 |
| 116 E Main St, Unit A | 116 E Main St | 2BR,1BA | $2.06 |
| Viceroy Apartments | VR 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| Willow Bend Apartments | WB 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.45 |
| 901 South Apartments | 901 South - 1bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.62 |
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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 $1,442.
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 $840, while the average apartment in American Tobacco District costs $3,488.
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 72 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 $678 which is $2,810 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in American Tobacco District.
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