
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the American Tobacco Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $1,000 (12 Rentals)
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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 |
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American Tobacco Studio Apartments | $1,564 | $1,000 | $3,890 |
American Tobacco 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,945 | $1,025 | $4,276 |
American Tobacco 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,487 | $1,270 | $8,732 |
American Tobacco 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,217 | $1,967 | $4,952 |
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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 Icon Downtown Durham priced from $1,000. Duke Manor- Students save up to 10%! has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,090. Here are the most affordable American Tobacco apartments for rent in Durham, NC:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Icon Downtown Durham | A1 Studio C Standard -Call for Availability | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
Duke Manor- Students save up to 10%! | Hereford | 1BR,1BA | $1,090 |
ReNew West Durham | Augusta | 1BR,1BA | $1,104 |
Whetstone | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $1,120 |
West Village | S1B-2 | Studio,1BA | $1,195 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in American Tobacco, NC
As of May 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the American Tobacco area is the $1.69 price per square foot The Washington Model at The Belmont in the in the Downtown Durham neighborhood starting from $1,839. The second greatest value American Tobacco apartment is the Yorktown Model at Colonial Townhouses- Students save up to 10%! starting at $1,435 with a $1.33 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. |
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The Belmont | The Washington | 2BR,2BA | $1.69 |
Colonial Townhouses- Students save up to 10%! | Yorktown | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.33 |
American Tobacco Apartments (Old Bull/Noell) | Old Bull 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.84 |
Whetstone | A4 | 1BR,1BA | $2.22 |
ReNew West Durham | Augusta | 1BR,1BA | $1.84 |
Chapel Tower- Students save up to 10%! | Morreene | 1BR,1BA | $2.10 |
Cortland Bull City | Blackwell | Studio ,1BA | $2.61 |
Duke Manor- Students save up to 10%! | Hereford | 1BR,1BA | $1.98 |
West Village | S1B-2 | Studio ,1BA | $2.57 |
Icon Downtown Durham | A1 Studio C Upgrade-Call for Availability | Studio ,1BA | $2.75 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleAmerican Tobacco, Durham, NC
Ranked #53
Among neighborhoods in Durham, NC for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
Getting Around the American Tobacco Neighborhood in Durham, NC
Walk Score®
85 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
79 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
62 / 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 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 $1,436.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in American Tobacco?
The cheapest apartment in American Tobacco is Icon Downtown Durham which is listed at $1,025, while the average apartment in American Tobacco costs $4,535.
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 37 regular apartments in American Tobacco that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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