
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Durham, NC Under $1,200 (135 Rentals)


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Element at Creekside

Emerald Place

Reserve at Stillwater

Springfield

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Aven

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Cortland Research Park

Nova Chapel Hill
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Triangle Place

Croasdaile

Woodlake Reserve

Mission University Pines

University Ridge Apartments

The Forest

Willowdaile

The Element Apartments

BLU Station Apartments
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The Hargrove at Southpoint

The Sawyer

Crossings @ 501

Magnolia Pointe

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Aventura RTP

54 Station

Audubon Lake

Triangle Park Apartments

Poplar West Apartments
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SoHo Apartment Homes

MAA Duke Forest

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Encore at the Park

Haven at Research Triangle Park

Featherstone Village

The Oaks at Northgate

Pine Ridge

Private Room with Walk-In Closet – Utilities & WiFi Included

Forest Pointe

Lakeside Gardens
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Strawberry Hill Apartments

Glenbrook East and West

Southpoint Estate Apartments

Rolling Hills Apartments

Poplar Manor

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Stonewood Apartments

Crystal Village

Anderson Apartments

Camden Pointe Apartments
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Durham, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Durham?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durham Studio Apartments | $1,483 | $799 | $3,422 |
| Durham 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,601 | $768 | $6,132 |
| Durham 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,965 | $884 | $6,890 |
| Durham 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,431 | $1,129 | $8,909 |
| Durham 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,361 | $1,140 | $7,236 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Durham Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Durham with 1 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Durham is at Private Room with Walk-In Closet – Utilities & WiFi Included listed at $800.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Durham Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Durham is $1,601.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Durham Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Durham is a 1,643 square feet unit starting from $2,625 at Atlas Blue Hill.
What is the average size for Durham 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Durham is currently 1,852 sq ft.
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Your Guide to the Top 10 Affordable Neighborhoods to Rent in Durham, NC
Written by: Billy K
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