Cheap Apartments for Rent in Durham, NC from $400 (355 Rentals)

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Vivo Living Durham
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$820
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$630
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$190
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$820
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Vivo Living Durham

2517 Guess RdDurham, NC 27705
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Willowdaile
$885 - $1,390
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$827 - $1,332
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$58
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$885 - $1,390
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Willowdaile

3835 Guess RdDurham, NC 27705
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South Point
$899 - $1,399
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$854 - $1,354
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$45
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$899 - $1,399
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South Point

3201 Myra StDurham, NC 27707
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Emerald Place
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$931 - $2,114
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$885 - $2,068
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Emerald Place

4512 Emerald Forest DrDurham, NC 27713
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The Pines
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$950 - $1,200
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$930 - $1,180
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$20
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$950 - $1,200
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The Pines

2504 North Carolina 54Durham, NC 27713
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The Forest
$960 - $2,035
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$912 - $1,987
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The Forest

800 White Pine DrDurham, NC 27705
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Featherstone Village
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$960 - $1,696
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$930 - $1,666
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$30
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$960 - $1,696
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Featherstone Village

4916 Old Page RdDurham, NC 27703
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Woodlake Reserve
$995 - $2,665
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$896 - $2,566
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Woodlake Reserve

1000 Lydia's WayDurham, NC 27713
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Regency Place Apartments
$999 - $1,259
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$922 - $1,182
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$77
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$999 - $1,259
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Regency Place Apartments

3523 N Roxboro StDurham, NC 27704
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Croasdaile
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$1,000 - $1,805
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$952 - $1,757
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$48
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$1,000 - $1,805
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Croasdaile

1829 Front StDurham, NC 27705
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Element at Creekside
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$1,049 - $1,489
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$1,019 - $1,459
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$1,049 - $1,489
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Element at Creekside

18 Weather Hill CirDurham, NC 27706
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Forest Pointe
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$1,070 - $1,450
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$1,060 - $1,440
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$10
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$1,070 - $1,450
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Forest Pointe

1906 Guess RdDurham, NC 27705
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Nova Chapel Hill
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$1,075 - $2,415
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$959 - $2,299
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Nova Chapel Hill

5639 Old Chapel Hill RdDurham, NC 27707
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Durham, NC Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Durham, NC

Pricing Updated: 04/03/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Durham, NC area range in price from $768 to $9,978 with an overall median price of $2,663. The three Durham neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Plum Street at $1,030, Northgate at $899, and Cardinal Lake at $820. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Durham Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Plum Street$1,050$1,0303
Northgate$1,449$89940
Cardinal Lake$1,610$820129
Latta Road$1,610$88595
Latta Woods$1,610$885105
Weaver$1,610$94445
Ed Cook$1,650$795283
Greysons Green$1,650$90069
UNC at Chapel Hill$1,680$768185
Auburn$1,690$799348

Cheapest Available Durham Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Durham, NC is a Studio unit found at Vivo Living Forest Hills in the South Durham neighborhood priced from $799. Vivo Living Ivy Creek 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vivo Living Forest HillsSTDO - StudioStudio,1BA$799
Vivo Living Ivy CreekSTDO - StudioStudio,1BA$799
Vivo Living DurhamCARO-B - The Carolinas - BStudio,1BA$820
ShadowoodThe Oak1BR,1BA$858
Dupont CircleThe Brightleaf 4001BR,1BA$871
Icon Downtown DurhamA1 Studio C Standard -Call for AvailabilityStudio,1BA$875
Community Room Rental – DurhamPrivate Room & Walk-in Closet - Utilities & Wif...1BR,1BA$875
Mission University PinesA11BR,1BA$879
Avalon EastThe Brightleaf 6501BR,1BA$883

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Durham, NC

As of April 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Durham area is the $1.15 price per square foot D2T Model at Avalon Townhomes Brier Creek in the in the South Durham neighborhood starting from $2,755. The second greatest value Durham apartment is the C1 - The Chestnut Model at Weston Reserve Apartments starting at $1,714 with a $1.20 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Avalon Townhomes Brier CreekD2T4BR,3.5BA$1.15
Weston Reserve ApartmentsC1 - The Chestnut3BR,2BA$1.20
Emory Woods3 BEDROOM 2.5 BATH TOWNHOME3BR,2.5BA$1.15
LochridgeThe Eno 12502BR,2.5BA$1.09
Shortbread LoftsC13BR,3BA$0.94
Lenox EastThe Eno 11622BR,2.5BA$1.07
Pine RidgeThe Eno 11622BR,2.5BA$1.16
Monarch ApartmentsMonarch - 2 bed (without W/D units)2BR,2BA$1.15
Rippling Stream Townhomes2x1.52BR,1.5BA$1.15
Viceroy ApartmentsVR 2x12BR,1BA$1.19

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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.

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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 $883.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Durham?

The cheapest apartment in Durham is Shadowood which is listed at $858, while the average apartment in Durham costs $2,663.

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 14,114 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 $888 which is $1,775 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Durham.

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