Cheap Apartments for Rent in the American Tobacco District Durham, NC from $500 (37 Rentals)

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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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Brookdale Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Brookdale Apartments

815 Dacian AveDurham, NC 27701
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Daylight Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Daylight Apartments

315-317 W Trinity AveDurham, NC 27701
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Liberty Square
1 Bedroom Apartments

Liberty Square

545 Liberty StDurham, NC 27701
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University Commons
1 Bedroom Apartments

University Commons

801-804 Underwood AveDurham, 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 1 Bed unit found at 901 South priced from $999. Icon Downtown Durham has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here are the most affordable American Tobacco District apartments for rent in Durham, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
901 South1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$999
Icon Downtown DurhamA1 Studio C Standard -Call for AvailabilityStudio,1BA$1,000
WhetstoneA31BR,1BA$1,132
West VillageS1B-2Studio,1BA$1,162
Viceroy ApartmentsVR 2x12BR,1BA$1,225
Atlas DurhamDaisyStudio,1BA$1,240
Brightleaf on MainS2M1Studio,1BA$1,241
The Lofts at Southside Apartments1 Bedroom Loft1BR,1BA$1,255
605 West EndGregsonStudio,1BA$1,313
Rigsbee CollectionS1 (311)Studio,1BA$1,350

Best Value Apartments for Rent in American Tobacco District, NC

As of June 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the American Tobacco District area is the $1.56 price per square foot 1 Bed, 2 baths Model at 107 E Parrish St in the in the Fayetteville Street Corridor neighborhood starting from $2,625. The second greatest value American Tobacco District apartment is the Morris Model at Venable Durham Apartments starting at $2,315 with a $1.95 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.
107 E Parrish St1 Bed, 2 baths1BR,2BA$1.56
Venable Durham ApartmentsMorris2BR,2BA$1.95
American Tobacco Apartments (Old Bull/Noell)Old Bull 2x12BR,1BA$1.84
The Lofts at Southside Apartments2 Bedroom Townhouse2BR,1BA$1.73
Viceroy ApartmentsVR 2x12BR,1BA$1.46
Willow Bend ApartmentsWB 2x12BR,1BA$1.71
901 South2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1.56
Liberty WarehouseA11BR,1BA$2.24
Cortland Bull CityChesterfield1BR,1BA$2.47
WhetstoneA41BR,1BA$2.02

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American Tobacco District, Durham, NC

Ranked #14

Among neighborhoods in Durham, NC for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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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!

Getting Around the American Tobacco District Neighborhood in Durham, NC

Walk Score®

85 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

78 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

61 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap American Tobacco District Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in American Tobacco District?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in American Tobacco District is at Icon Downtown Durham listed at $1,000.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom American Tobacco District Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom American Tobacco District Apartment is $999 at 901 South.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom American Tobacco District Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in American Tobacco District is starting from $1,225 at Viceroy Apartments.

What is the most affordable American Tobacco District Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap American Tobacco District Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Ramsey and starts from $3,205.

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