Cheap Apartments for Rent in the American Tobacco Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $800 (38 Rentals)

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Vivo Living Durham
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$989 - $1,014
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Vivo Living Durham

2517 Guess RdDurham, NC 27705
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Whetstone
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$1,370 - $2,088
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Whetstone

501 Willard StDurham, NC 27701
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Griffin Durham
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$1,485 - $3,405
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Griffin Durham

509 N Mangum StDurham, NC 27701
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Lantower Bullhouse
$1,505 - $6,381
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Lantower Bullhouse

504 E Pettigrew StDurham, NC 27701
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American Tobacco, Durham, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available American Tobacco Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the American Tobacco area of Durham, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Community Room Rental – Durham priced from $840. Rolling Hills Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable American Tobacco apartments for rent in Durham, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Community Room Rental – DurhamDillard (Inside Unit) - 1st floor - Suite A1BR,1BA$840
Rolling Hills ApartmentsRH 1B 1B1BR,1BA$850
Icon Downtown DurhamA1 Studio C Standard -Call for AvailabilityStudio,1BA$875
The Oaks at NorthgateThe Oak2BR,1BA$899
Reserve @ Blu Townhomes1x1 Standard- Call For Availability1BR,1BA$900
BLU Station ApartmentsOne Bedroom Standard-Call For Availability1BR,1BA$975
2006 House AveThe Davis1BR,1BA$975
Duke Manor- Students save up to 10%!Hereford1BR,1BA$985
Vivo Living DurhamThe Carolinas - BStudio,1BA$989
Anderson Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$990

Best Value Apartments for Rent in American Tobacco, NC

As of July 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the American Tobacco area is the $1.10 price per square foot B2 Model at Vetra Forest Hills - Lexington Street in the in the Fayetteville Street Corridor neighborhood starting from $1,649. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Vetra Forest Hills - Lexington StreetB22BR,2BA$1.10
Georgetown Manor2 bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.29
807 E Main St1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.70
Chapel Tower - Students save up to 10%!Duke2BR,1.5BA$1.28
Trinity Properties - Campus Walk2 bedroom/1 bath2BR,1BA$1.47
Forest Pointe2 Bedroom, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.71
Anderson Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.28
University Ridge ApartmentsA51BR,1BA$1.60
Croasdaile11AZ1BR,1BA$1.64
The Oaks at NorthgateThe Magnolia1BR,1BA$1.38

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American Tobacco, Durham, NC

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap American Tobacco Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in American Tobacco?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in American Tobacco is at Icon Downtown Durham listed at $875.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom American Tobacco Apartment is $840 at Community Room Rental – Durham.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in American Tobacco is starting from $899 at The Oaks at Northgate.

What is the most affordable American Tobacco Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap American Tobacco Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Reserve @ Blu Townhomes and starts from $1,300.

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