
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Durham, NC from $400 (357 Rentals)
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Vivo Living Durham

Regency Place Apartments

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LaSalle Pointe Apartments

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Triangle Park Apartments

ReNew West Durham

BLU Station Apartments

Crossings @ 501
Durham's Best Affordable Neighborhoods
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The Pines

Woodlake Reserve

Mission University Pines

Willowdaile

Haven at Research Triangle Park

The Forest

South Point
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Icon Downtown Durham

SoHo Apartment Homes

The Element Apartments

Crystal Village

Hardee Street

Legacy at Meridian Apartments

Lenox at Patterson Place

416 N Hardee St

200 E Umstead St

Emory Woods
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Aventura RTP

2414-2412 W Club Blvd

Featherstone Village

The Sawyer

Strawberry Hill Apartments

Audubon Lake

Poplar West 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 |
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Cheap Durham Studio Apartments | $1,475 | $799 | $4,354 |
Cheap Durham 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,738 | $450 | $6,048 |
Cheap Durham 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,151 | $1,045 | $7,121 |
Cheap Durham 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,493 | $1,290 | $10,000+ |
Cheap Durham 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,258 | $1,400 | $7,451 |
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Durham, NC Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Durham, NC
Pricing Updated: 07/30/2025Current apartment rentals in the Durham, NC area range in price from $450 to $12,380 with an overall median price of $2,621. The three Durham neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Plum Street at $1,030, Davenport at $1,037, and Wynngate at $1,037. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Durham Apartments for rent:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Plum Street | $1,250 | $1,030 | 4 |
Davenport | $1,422 | $1,037 | 2 |
Wynngate | $1,422 | $1,037 | 3 |
Northgate | $1,425 | $950 | 37 |
Weaver | $1,499 | $799 | 28 |
Cardinal Lake | $1,525 | $799 | 100 |
Latta Road | $1,530 | $980 | 67 |
Latta Woods | $1,530 | $799 | 75 |
Croasdaile Farm | $1,587 | $799 | 119 |
Govenors Village | $1,595 | $1,595 | 1 |
Cheapest Available Durham Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Durham, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Regency Place Apartments in the Downtown Durham neighborhood priced from $799. Vivo Living Durham in the Downtown Durham neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $799. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Durham apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Regency Place Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
Vivo Living Durham | The Carolinas | Studio,1BA | $799 |
Vivo Living Ivy Creek | Studio | Studio,1BA | $834 |
Vivo Living Forest Hills | Studio | Studio,1BA | $849 |
LaSalle Pointe Apartments | The Brightleaf 740 | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
Emerald Place | Studio | Studio,1BA | $911 |
Pine Ridge | The Brightleaf 535 | 1BR,1BA | $916 |
Triangle Park Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $930 |
Duke Manor- Students save up to 10%! | Hereford | 1BR,1BA | $930 |
Nova Chapel Hill | Redwood | 1BR,1BA | $935 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Durham, NC
As of July 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Durham area is the $1.13 price per square foot Balsam Model at Houndswood Village in the in the South Durham neighborhood starting from $2,695. The second greatest value Durham apartment is the Unit 6 Model at Grace Park starting at $2,125 with a $1.23 price per square foot in the Huntington Woods neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Durham apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Houndswood Village | Balsam | 3BR,3.5BA | $1.13 |
Grace Park | Unit 6 | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.23 |
Fairgate | Two Bedroom Townhome | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.25 |
501 Towns | 21.5TH | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.07 |
Pickett Square Townhomes | The Eno 1162 | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.26 |
Lenox East | The Eno 1162 | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.17 |
Holly Hill | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.22 |
Colonial Townhouses- Students save up to 10%! | Yorktown | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.26 |
Emory Woods | 2 BEDROOM 1 BATH (1020 SF) | 2BR,1BA | $1.21 |
Triangle Place | The Willow | 1BR,1BA | $1.26 |
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Durham Overview
In the middle of North Carolina, just northwest of Raleigh sits Durham. Known as the City of Medicine, it is home to Duke University, North Carolina State University, and The University of NC at Chapel Hill. Making up an area known as Research Triangle, it is one of the most high-tech research and development parks in the country. Once driven by its roots in the tobacco industry, the city is now a leader in education, technology, and medicine. Durham is a charming city with a rich history, diverse culture, and pioneering spirit. There are plenty of great apartments in Durham with nearby entertainment, cultural events, nightlife, and some of the best soul food and pulled-pork barbecue joints to satisfy every foodie.
Why live in Durham, NC?
U.S. News ranked Raleigh-Durham as the No. 4 Best Place to Live in 2016. Due to its strong job market, home values, and high quality of life, it attracts nearly 80 new residents per day. It is a young, diverse, friendly, and well-educated community that has a strong sense of community. Residents enjoy dining out, meeting at one of the local microbreweries, taking a stroll in the beautiful green spaces, or hanging out at the growing music and art scene. The cost of living is slightly lower than the national average, so it is the perfect area for new families.
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 Cheap Durham Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Durham?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Durham is under $935.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Durham?
The cheapest apartment in Durham is Regency Place Apartments which is listed at $799, while the average apartment in Durham costs $2,621.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Durham?
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 3,106 regular apartments in Durham 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 Durham?
Cheap apartments in Durham have an average cost of $561 which is $2,060 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Durham.
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