
2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Durham, NC Under $1,200 (58 Rentals)


Duke Manor- Students save up to 10%!

Chapel Tower - Students save up to 10%!

Woodland Creek Townhomes and Apartments

Maple Creek

Croasdaile

Viceroy Apartments

BLU Station Apartments

SoHo Apartment Homes

Reserve @ Blu Townhomes
Durham's Best Affordable Neighborhoods
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Crossings @ 501 Apartments

ReNew Durham

Strawberry Hill Apartments

The Oaks at Northgate

Glenbrook East and West

Anderson Apartments

Stonewood Apartments

Crystal Village

Rippling Stream Townhomes

Regency Place Apartments
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South Point

2421 Camellia Dr

409 E Maynard Ave

510 Gurley St

4215 Thames Ave

1114 Carroll St

1331 Juniper St

1329 Juniper St

1214 Hearthside St
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910 Fiske St

Forest Pointe 2

Barton

Daylight Apartments

Kerley Gardens

Durham Hosiery Mill Apartments

Morehead Hills Senior Apartments

The Murchison Apartments

Bennett Square

Camden Terrace
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University Commons - Durham

Roxboro Quads

Rolling Hills Apartments

Hardee Street

Juniper Square Apartments

Trestle Apartments

Monarch Apartments

The Edge at West End The Edge at West End

Cedar Trace

Valley Terrace 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 | $1,460 | $850 | $3,816 |
| Durham 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,616 | $800 | $6,075 |
| Durham 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,960 | $899 | $7,661 |
| Durham 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,368 | $1,300 | $9,563 |
| Durham 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,207 | $1,310 | $3,829 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about 2 Bedroom Durham Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Durham with 2 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 2 Bedroom in Durham is at The Oaks at Northgate listed at $899.
How much is the average rent for a 2 Bedroom Durham Apartment?
The average rent for a 2 Bedroom Apartment in Durham is $1,960.
What is the largest available 2 Bedroom Durham Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Durham is a 2,128 square feet unit starting from $3,729 at NOVEL Morrisville by Crescent Communities.
What is the average size for Durham 2 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 2 Bedroom rental in Durham is currently 1,127 sq ft.
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