
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the American Tobacco District Durham, NC from $500 (43 Rentals)
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1729 Morehead Ave

1119 Gurley St

Icon Downtown Durham

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Willow Bend Apartments

210 Edward St

917 Burch Ave, Unit 3
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Brightleaf on Main

605 West End

510 Gurley St

The Ramsey

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Whetstone

1404 W Chapel Hill St

116 Bennett Ct

Rigsbee Collection
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American Tobacco Apartments (Old Bull/Noell)

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Wye Junction

1006 Cornell St

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Maizon Durham

Berkshire Ninth Street

820 Burch Ave, Unit Right

917 Burch Ave, Unit 2
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University Commons

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508 Massey Ave

Durham Hosiery Mill Apartments

1806 Chapel Hill Rd

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Vanguard

Renegade Apartments

3 Fisher Pl

600 S Duke St

901 South Apartments Durham Downtown

800-8B5 Fargo St

413 Canal St
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The Lofts at Southside Apartments

1212 Vickers Ave
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 | $1,525 | $875 | $3,198 |
| American Tobacco District 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,782 | $775 | $5,120 |
| American Tobacco District 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,536 | $999 | $5,770 |
| American Tobacco District 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,714 | $1,540 | $7,343 |
| American Tobacco District 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,486 | $2,486 | $2,486 |
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There are currently 43 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 Private Room with Walk-In Closet – Utilities & WiFi Included priced from $800. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private Room with Walk-In Closet – Utilities & WiFi Included | Dillard (Inside Unit) - 1st floor - Suite A | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| 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 Durham Downtown | 901 South - 1bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,199 |
| Brightleaf on Main | S3 | Studio,1BA | $1,204 |
| 605 West End | Brightleaf | 1BR,1BA | $1,232 |
| The Ramsey | S1B | Studio,1BA | $1,280 |
| Rigsbee Collection | S1 815 Collection | Studio,1BA | $1,399 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in American Tobacco District, NC
As of May 20, 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 2 Bedroom Townhouse Model at The Lofts at Southside Apartments starting at $1,735 with a $1.63 price per square foot in the Plum Street 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 |
| The Lofts at Southside Apartments | 2 Bedroom Townhouse | 2BR,1BA | $1.63 |
| Liberty Warehouse | C3 | 2BR,2BA | $2.32 |
| West Village | B2A-3 | 2BR,2BA | $1.68 |
| 807 E Main St | Non-Patio | 1BR,1BA | $1.70 |
| American Tobacco Apartments (Old Bull/Noell) | Old Bull 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.27 |
| Viceroy Apartments | VR 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| Willow Bend Apartments | WB 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.45 |
| 901 South Apartments Durham Downtown | 901 South - 1bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.65 |
| Whetstone | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $2.24 |
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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 $1,399.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in American Tobacco District?
The cheapest apartment in American Tobacco District is Private Room with Walk-In Closet – Utilities & WiFi Included which is listed at $800, while the average apartment in American Tobacco District costs $4,008.
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 63 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 $1,127 which is $2,881 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in American Tobacco District.
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