
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the American Tobacco District Durham, NC from $500 (35 Rentals)
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Icon Downtown Durham

200 E Umstead St

208 E Geer St

Viceroy Apartments

Brightleaf on Main

Atlas Durham

Willow Bend Apartments
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605 West End

Lantower Bullhouse

Wye Junction

1022 Kent St, Unit Kent St

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Beckon

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University Commons

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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 | $1,459 | $875 | $2,700 |
| American Tobacco District 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,864 | $795 | $4,070 |
| American Tobacco District 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,620 | $1,095 | $6,344 |
| American Tobacco District 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,887 | $1,540 | $7,056 |
| American Tobacco District 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,736 | $1,736 | $1,736 |
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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 Studio unit found at Icon Downtown Durham priced from $875. Viceroy Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,100. Here are the most affordable American Tobacco District apartments for rent in Durham, NC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Icon Downtown Durham | A1 Studio C Standard -Call for Availability | Studio,1BA | $875 |
| Viceroy Apartments | VR 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| Brightleaf on Main | S2 | Studio,1BA | $1,121 |
| Atlas Durham | Daisy | Studio,1BA | $1,130 |
| 605 West End | Brightleaf | 1BR,1BA | $1,202 |
| Lantower Bullhouse | S1.1 | Studio,1BA | $1,229 |
| 901 South Apartments Durham Downtown | 901 South - 2bed | 2BR,1BA | $1,249 |
| Whetstone | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,262 |
| The Lofts at Southside Apartments | 1 Bedroom Live-Work Loft | 1BR,1BA | $1,283 |
| Cortland Bull City | Allen | Studio,1BA | $1,295 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in American Tobacco District, NC
As of January 27, 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 1 Bed, 2 baths Model at 107 E Parrish St starting at $2,600 with a $1.55 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1003 Lamond Ave, Unit Apt B | 1003 Lamond Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| 107 E Parrish St | 1 Bed, 2 baths | 1BR,2BA | $1.55 |
| The Lofts at Southside Apartments | 2 Bedroom Townhouse | 2BR,1BA | $1.63 |
| Willow Bend Apartments | WB 3x2 | 3BR,2BA | $1.53 |
| American Tobacco Apartments (Old Bull/Noell) | Old Bull 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.27 |
| Viceroy Apartments | VR 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| 901 South Apartments Durham Downtown | 901 South - 2bed | 2BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| Lantower Bullhouse | A1.6 | 1BR,1BA | $1.96 |
| 1022 Kent St, Unit Kent St | 1022 Kent St | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| Whetstone | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.16 |
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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 $1,295.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in American Tobacco District?
The cheapest apartment in American Tobacco District is Icon Downtown Durham which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in American Tobacco District costs $4,054.
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 192 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 $767 which is $3,287 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in American Tobacco District.
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