
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the American Tobacco Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $800 (46 Rentals)
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The Oaks at Northgate

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Duke Manor- Students save up to 10%!

BLU Station Apartments

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Chapel Tower - Students save up to 10%!

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GeerHouse

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American Tobacco Apartments (Old Bull/Noell)

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Liberty Warehouse

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810 Ninth

The Flats Exchange on Erwin Apartments

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American Tobacco, Durham, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in American Tobacco?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Tobacco Studio Apartments | $1,528 | $820 | $3,319 |
| American Tobacco 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,714 | $800 | $4,190 |
| American Tobacco 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,293 | $899 | $4,867 |
| American Tobacco 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,386 | $1,300 | $7,394 |
| American Tobacco 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,975 | $1,700 | $2,502 |
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There are currently 46 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the American Tobacco Neighborhood of Durham, NC.
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Cheapest Available American Tobacco Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the American Tobacco area of Durham, NC is a Studio unit found at Vivo Living Durham priced from $820. 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 apartments for rent in Durham, NC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vivo Living Durham | CARO-B - The Carolinas - B | Studio,1BA | $820 |
| Icon Downtown Durham | A1 Studio C Standard -Call for Availability | Studio,1BA | $875 |
| Community Room Rental – Durham | Private Room & Walk-in Closet - Utilities & Wif... | 1BR,1BA | $882 |
| The Oaks at Northgate | The Oak | 2BR,1BA | $899 |
| Reserve @ Blu Townhomes | 1x1 Standard- Call For Availability | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| BLU Station Apartments | One Bedroom Standard-Call For Availability | 1BR,1BA | $975 |
| Viceroy Apartments | VR 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $999 |
| University Ridge Apartments | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,017 |
| Duke Manor- Students save up to 10%! | Hereford | 1BR,1BA | $1,020 |
| Croasdaile | 11AD | 1BR,1BA | $1,049 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in American Tobacco, NC
As of April 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the American Tobacco area is the $1.29 price per square foot 2 bedroom Model at Georgetown Manor in the in the Downtown Durham neighborhood starting from $1,395. The second greatest value American Tobacco apartment is the Yorktown Model at Colonial Townhouses- Students save up to 10%! starting at $1,315 with a $1.22 price per square foot in the Downtown Durham neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for American Tobacco apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgetown Manor | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.29 |
| Colonial Townhouses- Students save up to 10%! | Yorktown | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.22 |
| Monarch Apartments | Monarch - 2 bed (without W/D units) | 2BR,2BA | $1.15 |
| Trinity Properties - Campus Walk | 2 bedroom/1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.24 |
| Viceroy Apartments | VR 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| Rolling Hills Apartments | RH 2B 1B | 2BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| Roxboro Quads | Roxboro Quads - 2 BR | 2BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| Croasdaile | 21Z | 2BR,1BA | $1.66 |
| The Oaks at Northgate | The Magnolia | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| University Ridge Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.45 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleAmerican Tobacco, Durham, NC
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap American Tobacco Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in American Tobacco?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in American Tobacco is under $1,049.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in American Tobacco?
The cheapest apartment in American Tobacco is Community Room Rental – Durham which is listed at $882, while the average apartment in American Tobacco costs $3,815.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in American Tobacco?
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 485 regular apartments in American Tobacco 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?
Cheap apartments in American Tobacco have an average cost of $1,192 which is $2,623 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in American Tobacco.
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