
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the American Village Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $700 (24 Rentals)
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American Village, Durham, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in American Village?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Village Studio Apartments | $1,300 | $799 | $1,755 |
| American Village 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,548 | $900 | $2,428 |
| American Village 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,797 | $1,095 | $3,040 |
| American Village 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,824 | $1,375 | $2,226 |
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There are currently 24 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the American Village Neighborhood of Durham, NC.
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Cheapest Available American Village Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the American Village area of Durham, NC is a Studio unit found at Vivo Living Durham priced from $799. Dupont Circle has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $834. Here are the most affordable American Village apartments for rent in Durham, NC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vivo Living Durham | CARO-B - The Carolinas - B | Studio,1BA | $799 |
| Dupont Circle | The Brightleaf 525 | 1BR,1BA | $834 |
| Lenox East | The Brightleaf 650 | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Avalon East | The Brightleaf 650 | 1BR,1BA | $869 |
| Willowdaile | 11Z | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in American Village, NC
As of January 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the American Village area is the $1.40 price per square foot Two Bed/Two Bath 1058 sq. ft. Model at Element at Creekside in the in the Downtown Durham neighborhood starting from $1,479. The second greatest value American Village apartment is the 3 Baytree Ct Model at 3 Baytree Ct, Unit B starting at $1,400 with a $1.56 price per square foot in the Downtown Durham neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for American Village apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Element at Creekside | Two Bed/Two Bath 1058 sq. ft. | 2BR,2BA | $1.40 |
| 3 Baytree Ct, Unit B | 3 Baytree Ct | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.56 |
| Trinity Properties - Campus Walk | 2 bedroom/1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.24 |
| Poplar Manor | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.54 |
| MAA Duke Forest | Fawn I | 1BR,1BA | $1.63 |
| LaSalle Pointe Apartments | The Brightleaf 700 | 1BR,1BA | $1.57 |
| Lenox East | The Brightleaf 650 | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| Avalon East | The Brightleaf 650 | 1BR,1BA | $1.34 |
| Crossdale Flats | A1 - Deluxe | 1BR,1BA | $1.55 |
| Dupont Circle | The Brightleaf 525 | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap American Village Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in American Village?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in American Village is under $1,019.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in American Village?
The cheapest apartment in American Village is Dupont Circle which is listed at $834, while the average apartment in American Village costs $1,920.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in American Village?
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 155 regular apartments in American Village 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 Village?
Cheap apartments in American Village have an average cost of $806 which is $1,114 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in American Village.
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