
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the American Tobacco Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $700 (41 Rentals)
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The Oaks at Northgate

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Vetra Forest Hills - Lexington Street

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American Tobacco Apartments (Old Bull/Noell)

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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 | $1,507 | $755 | $2,700 |
| American Tobacco 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,729 | $800 | $3,370 |
| American Tobacco 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,273 | $899 | $5,615 |
| American Tobacco 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,104 | $1,300 | $7,179 |
| American Tobacco 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,983 | $1,700 | $2,533 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 41 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 Icon Downtown Durham priced from $875. Private Room with Walk-In Closet – Utilities & WiFi Included has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Icon Downtown Durham | A1 Studio C Standard -Call for Availability | Studio,1BA | $875 |
| Private Room with Walk-In Closet – Utilities & WiFi Included | Private Room & Walk-in Closet - Utilities & Wif... | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
| The Oaks at Northgate | The Oak | 2BR,1BA | $899 |
| Reserve @ Blu Townhomes | 1x1 Standard- Call For Availability | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| Vetra Forest Hills - Lexington Street | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $950 |
| BLU Station Apartments | One Bedroom Standard-Call For Availability | 1BR,1BA | $975 |
| Viceroy Apartments | VR 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $999 |
| Croasdaile | 11AD | 1BR,1BA | $1,009 |
| Duke Manor- Students save up to 10%! | Hereford | 1BR,1BA | $1,010 |
| West Village | S1A-3 | Studio,1BA | $1,061 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in American Tobacco, NC
As of February 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the American Tobacco area is the $1.55 price per square foot 1 Bed, 2 baths Model at 107 E Parrish St in the in the Fayetteville Street Corridor neighborhood starting from $2,600. The second greatest value American Tobacco apartment is the 2 bedroom Model at Georgetown Manor starting at $1,395 with a $1.29 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 107 E Parrish St | 1 Bed, 2 baths | 1BR,2BA | $1.55 |
| Georgetown Manor | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.29 |
| Colonial Townhouses- Students save up to 10%! | Yorktown | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.24 |
| Monarch Apartments | Monarch - 2 bed (without W/D units) | 2BR,2BA | $1.20 |
| 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 |
| ReNew Durham | Atlanta | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| Vetra Forest Hills - Lexington Street | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| The Oaks at Northgate | The Magnolia | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleAmerican Tobacco, Durham, NC
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Among cities in North Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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4.0Pet Friendly
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 $1,061.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in American Tobacco?
The cheapest apartment in American Tobacco is Private Room with Walk-In Closet – Utilities & WiFi Included which is listed at $875, while the average apartment in American Tobacco costs $3,330.
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 493 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 $1,285 which is $2,045 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in American Tobacco.
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