
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Durham, NC Under $1,400 (254 Rentals)


Fox Crossing Luxury Apartments

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Crowne at 501

ReNew West Durham

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MAA Research Park

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Colonial Townhouses- Students save up to 10%!
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Ascend Brightleaf

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Lenox at Patterson Place

TRELLIS DURHAM RTP Apartments

Alexander Crossing

Wye Junction

The Reserve at Patterson Place

Brightleaf on Main

Lodge at Croasdaile Farm
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Marquis Ellis Crossing

Cortland at RTP

South Square Townhomes

Woodlake Reserve

J 501 Estates

Emerald Place

Reserve at Stillwater

MAA Patterson
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Retreat at RTP

Cortland Research Park

The Bailey Apartments

Creekstone at RTP Apartments

Nova Chapel Hill

BLU Station Apartments

The Hargrove at Southpoint
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Woodstone at Croasdaile Farm

The Berkeley At Southpoint

Mission University Pines

The Forest

Haven at Research Triangle Park

Triangle Place

American Tobacco Apartments (Old Bull/Noell)

Aventura RTP

Artisan at Brightleaf

Haven at Patterson Place
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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 | $1,417 | $799 | $3,505 |
Durham 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,560 | $450 | $4,132 |
Durham 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,910 | $995 | $6,344 |
Durham 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,410 | $1,055 | $8,925 |
Durham 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,409 | $1,030 | $7,236 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDurham, NC
Ranked #3
Among cities in North Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
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Getting Around Durham, NC
Walk Score®
45 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
44 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
30 / 100
Some Transit
A few 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 1 Bedroom Durham Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Durham with 1 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Durham is at Dupont Circle listed at $853.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Durham Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Durham is $1,560.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Durham Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Durham is a 1,305 square feet unit starting from $3,250 at Beckon.
What is the average size for Durham 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Durham is currently 1,669 sq ft.
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Your Guide to the Top 10 Affordable Neighborhoods to Rent in Durham, NC
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I'm Billy, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Durham, North Carolina. And if you’re considering settling down in Durham, you’re in luck.

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