Cheap Apartments for Rent in Durham, NC from $400 (380 Rentals)

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Vivo Living Ivy Creek
$799 - $949
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$614 - $764
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$185
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$799 - $949
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Vivo Living Ivy Creek

1920 Ivy Creek BlvdDurham, NC 27707
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Vivo Living Forest Hills
$799 - $1,200
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$614 - $1,015
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$799 - $1,200
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Vivo Living Forest Hills

4515 NC Highway 55Durham, NC 27713
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Vivo Living Durham
$805 - $1,224
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$620 - $1,039
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$185
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$805 - $1,224
Studio Apartments Available Mar 6

Vivo Living Durham

2517 Guess RdDurham, NC 27705
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Emerald Place
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$896 - $2,089
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$850 - $2,043
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$46
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$896 - $2,089
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Emerald Place

4512 Emerald Forest DrDurham, NC 27713
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South Point
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$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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Regency Place Apartments
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$899 - $1,199
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$822 - $1,122
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$77
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$899 - $1,199
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Regency Place Apartments

3523 N Roxboro StDurham, NC 27704
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The Forest
$910 - $2,215
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$862 - $2,167
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$48
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$910 - $2,215
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The Forest

800 White Pine DrDurham, NC 27705
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The Pines
$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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Featherstone Village
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$956 - $1,706
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$926 - $1,676
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$30
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$956 - $1,706
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Featherstone Village

4916 Old Page RdDurham, NC 27703
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Mission University Pines
$968 - $2,451
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$905 - $2,388
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$63
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$968 - $2,451
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Mission University Pines

614 Snow Crest TrlDurham, NC 27707
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Woodlake Reserve
$985 - $2,585
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$886 - $2,486
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$99
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$985 - $2,585
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Woodlake Reserve

1000 Lydia's WayDurham, NC 27713
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Legacy at Meridian Apartments
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$1,024 - $1,834
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$969 - $1,779
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$55
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$1,024 - $1,834
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Legacy at Meridian Apartments

1101 Exchange PlDurham, NC 27713
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Nova Chapel Hill
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$1,035 - $2,330
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$919 - $2,214
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$116
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$1,035 - $2,330
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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: 02/15/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Durham, NC area range in price from $565 to $12,361 with an overall median price of $2,507. The three Durham neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Northgate at $850, Croasdaile Farm at $805, and Cardinal Lake at $805. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Durham Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Northgate$1,449$85041
Croasdaile Farm$1,550$805132
Cardinal Lake$1,629$805160
Latta Road$1,674$879127
Parkwood$1,677$799302
Latta Woods$1,686$879136
Weaver$1,686$89968
UNC at Chapel Hill$1,705$958229
Ed Cook$1,750$565262
Greysons Green$1,750$56562

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
Dupont CircleThe Brightleaf 4001BR,1BA$827
ShadowoodThe Oak1BR,1BA$868
Icon Downtown DurhamA1 Studio C Standard -Call for AvailabilityStudio,1BA$875
Professional Coliving - Private Room & Walk-in Closet - Utilities and Wifi Included!Private Room & Walk-in Closet - Utilities & Wif...1BR,1BA$875
Willowdaile111BR,1BA$879
Crossdale FlatsA1 - Deluxe1BR,1BA$895
Emerald PlaceStudioStudio,1BA$896
The Oaks at NorthgateThe Oak2BR,1BA$899

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Durham, NC

As of February 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Durham area is the $1.05 price per square foot The Trinity 1800 Model at Lochridge in the in the South Durham neighborhood starting from $1,897. The second greatest value Durham apartment is the 739 Homeplace Dr Model at 739 Homeplace Dr, Unit Apartment #4 starting at $1,950 with a $1.18 price per square foot in the Governors Lake 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.
LochridgeThe Trinity 18003BR,2.5BA$1.05
739 Homeplace Dr, Unit Apartment #4739 Homeplace Dr3BR,1.5BA$1.18
Shortbread LoftsC13BR,3BA$0.94
Lenox EastThe Eno 11622BR,2.5BA$1.07
Taylor's PondThe Eno 11622BR,2.5BA$1.16
Balfour West2 Bedroom Townhome Renovated2BR,2.5BA$1.20
Foxridge ApartmentsThree Bedroom Two Bathroom 60%3BR,2BA$1.19
Colonial Townhouses- Students save up to 10%!Yorktown2BR,1.5BA$1.21
Monarch ApartmentsMonarch - 2 bed (without W/D units)2BR,2BA$1.20
Amberton at StonewaterSunstone1BR,1BA$1.18

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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 $899.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Durham?

The cheapest apartment in Durham is Dupont Circle which is listed at $827, while the average apartment in Durham costs $2,507.

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 14,434 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 $911 which is $1,596 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Durham.

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