
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Durham, NC Under $1,500 (270 Rentals)


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Ascend Brightleaf Apartments

LC Brier Creek

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Colonial Townhouses- Students save up to 10%!

Duke Manor- Students save up to 10%!

Lenox at Patterson Place

Alexander Crossing

Fox Crossing Luxury Apartments

American Tobacco Apartments (Old Bull/Noell)

Cortland Research Park

The Bailey Apartments

BLU Station Apartments

The Hargrove at Southpoint

Triangle Place

Lofts at Lakeview

TRELLIS DURHAM RTP Apartments

Wye Junction

Plat 4 Research Triangle

Ellis Station

Candour House

The Reserve at Patterson Place

Lodge at Croasdaile Farm

Marquis Ellis Crossing

Cortland at RTP

The Berkeley At Southpoint

J 501 Estates

Emerald Place

MAA Research Park

Reserve at Stillwater

West Village

Springfield Apartments

SoHo Apartment Homes

ReNew Durham

Nova Chapel Hill

The Apartments at Palladian Place

Mission University Pines

The Forest

Woodstone at Croasdaile Farm
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 | $1,465 | $799 | $4,529 |
Durham 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,735 | $450 | $6,193 |
Durham 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,139 | $1,045 | $7,121 |
Durham 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,485 | $1,290 | $10,000+ |
Durham 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,313 | $1,425 | $7,572 |
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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 Regency Place Apartments listed at $799.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Durham Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Durham is $1,735.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Durham Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Durham is a 1,680 square feet unit starting from $2,600 at 107 E Parrish St.
What is the average size for Durham 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Durham is currently 1,723 sq ft.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls
Written by: Cheryl Bowman
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