Cheap Apartments for Rent in the American Tobacco Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $700 (43 Rentals)

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600 S Duke St

DurhamNC27701
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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 Studio unit found at Monarch Apartments priced from $749. Vivo Living Durham has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $799. Here are the most affordable American Tobacco apartments for rent in Durham, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Monarch ApartmentsMonarch - StudioStudio,1BA$749
Vivo Living DurhamCARO-B - The Carolinas - BStudio,1BA$799
Icon Downtown DurhamA1 Studio C Standard -Call for AvailabilityStudio,1BA$900
BLU Station ApartmentsOne Bedroom Standard-Call For Availability1BR,1BA$950
Duke Manor- Students save up to 10%!Hereford1BR,1BA$955
Rolling Hills ApartmentsRH 1B 1B1BR,1BA$975
Poplar West Apartments1 bedroom/1 bath1BR,1BA$995
WhetstoneS1Studio,1BA$1,027
The Oaks at NorthgateThe Magnolia1BR,1BA$1,050
Forest Pointe1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Garden1BR,1BA$1,070

Best Value Apartments for Rent in American Tobacco, NC

As of November 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the American Tobacco area is the $1.14 price per square foot Two Bedroom 1.5 Bath Model at Holly Hill in the in the Downtown Durham neighborhood starting from $1,400. The second greatest value American Tobacco apartment is the Yorktown Model at Colonial Townhouses- Students save up to 10%! starting at $1,295 with a $1.20 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.
Holly HillTwo Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.14
Colonial Townhouses- Students save up to 10%!Yorktown2BR,1.5BA$1.20
Willow Bend ApartmentsWB 3x23BR,2BA$1.59
ReNew DurhamBirmingham2BR,1BA$1.37
Trinity Properties - Campus Walk2 bedroom/1 bath2BR,1BA$1.24
Poplar ManorTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.54
Anderson Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.42
Roxboro QuadsLovely, Affordably Updated Dwelling in Central ...2BR,1BA$1.46
Forest Pointe1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Garden1BR,1BA$1.43
901 South Apartments Durham Downtown901 South - 1bed1BR,1BA$1.52

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
American Tobacco, Durham, NC

Ranked #9

Among cities in North Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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 $1,070.

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 $950, while the average apartment in American Tobacco costs $3,705.

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 307 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 $1,264 which is $2,441 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in American Tobacco.

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