Cheap Apartments for Rent in the American Village Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $700 (19 Rentals)

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Dupont Circle
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Dupont Circle

500 Dupont DrDurham, NC 27705
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325 Bridgefield PlDurham, NC 27705
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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. Willowdaile has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $885. Here are the most affordable American Village apartments for rent in Durham, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vivo Living DurhamThe CarolinasStudio,1BA$799
Willowdaile11S1BR,1BA$885
Crystal VillageEmerald1BR,1BA$969
LaSalle Pointe ApartmentsThe Brightleaf 7001BR,1BA$999
The Element Apartments1x1 Standard- Call for Availability1BR,1BA$1,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in American Village, NC

As of June 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the American Village area is the $1.68 price per square foot The Duke Model at The Belmont in the in the Downtown Durham neighborhood starting from $1,899. The second greatest value American Village apartment is the 2 bedroom/1 bath townhome Model at Poplar West Apartments starting at $1,295 with a $1.47 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The BelmontThe Duke2BR,2BA$1.68
Poplar West Apartments2 bedroom/1 bath townhome2BR,1BA$1.47
Trinity Properties - Campus Walk2 bedroom/1 bath2BR,1BA$1.47
Woodstone at Croasdaile Farm1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.61
Creekside LandingOne Bed/One Bath1BR,1BA$1.32
MAA Duke ForestFawn I1BR,1BA$1.65
Holly HillOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.54
Welcome to The Trestles – Your Urban EscapeThe Nest2BR,1BA$1.60
LaSalle Pointe ApartmentsThe Brightleaf 7401BR,1BA$1.57
Crystal VillageEmerald1BR,1BA$1.54

Getting Around the American Village Neighborhood in Durham, NC

Walk Score®

41 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

39 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

22 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

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 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 $1,197.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in American Village?

The cheapest apartment in American Village is Willowdaile which is listed at $885, while the average apartment in American Village costs $1,914.

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 50 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 $619 which is $1,295 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in American Village.

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