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1500 Duke University RdDurham, NC 27701
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Willowdaile
3835 Guess RdDurham, NC 27705
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The Oaks at Northgate
1306 Leon StDurham, NC 27705
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Emerald Place
4512 Emerald Forest DrDurham, NC 27713
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Triangle Park Apartments
5011 S Alston AveDurham, NC 27713
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Legacy at Meridian Apartments
1101 Exchange PlDurham, NC 27713
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Poplar West Apartments
700-896 Louise CirDurham, NC 27705
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Anderson Apartments
1600 Anderson StDurham, NC 27707
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Forest Pointe
1906 Guess RdDurham, NC 27705
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Nova Chapel Hill
5639 Old Chapel Hill RdDurham, NC 27707
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Triangle Place
2800 Bainbridge DrDurham, NC 27713
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Trinity Properties - Campus Walk
2724 Campus Walk AveDurham, NC 27705
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Rippling Stream Townhomes
200 Seven Oaks RdDurham, NC 27704
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4001 Meriwether DrDurham, NC 27704
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Monarch Apartments
1001 Ruby StDurham, NC 27704
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Southpoint Glen
5800 Tattersall DrDurham, NC 27713
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Brightleaf on Main
1005 W Main StDurham, NC 27701
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MAA Patterson
100 N Creek DrDurham, NC 27707
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2209 Morehead AveDurham, NC 27707
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ReNew West Durham
700 Morreene RdDurham, NC 27705
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Forest Glen Apartments
100 Lynn Forest DrDurham, NC 27713
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Lodge at Croasdaile Farm
3130 Hillandale RdDurham, NC 27705
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Aventura RTP
200 Edinborough DrDurham, NC 27703
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The Ramsey
510 E Pettigrew StDurham, NC 27701
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Fox Crossing Luxury Apartments
514 Pleasant DrDurham, NC 27703
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LC Brier Creek
3818 Page RdDurham, NC 27703
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Trinity Park Apartments
803-811 Demerius StDurham, NC 27701
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504 N Maple StDurham, NC 27703
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Wye Junction
701 Washington StDurham, NC 27701
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Elevate the Park
3830 NC 55 HwyDurham, NC 27713
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Ascend Brightleaf Apartments
2400 Sanders AveDurham, NC 27703
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Vetra Forest Hills - Lexington Street
2029 Bedford StDurham, NC 27707
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The Berkeley At Southpoint
1400 Laurel Springs DrDurham, NC 27713
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Lantower Bullhouse
504 E Pettigrew StDurham, NC 27701
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The Apartments at Palladian Place
260 Leigh Farm RdDurham, NC 27707
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Alexander Crossing
3500 Louis Stephens DrDurham, NC 27713
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Chandler at University Tower
20 Morcroft LnDurham, NC 27705
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The Reserve at Patterson Place
1055 Stillwell DrDurham, NC 27707
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605 West End
605 W Chapel Hill StDurham, NC 27701
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Rigsbee Collection
318 W Corporation StDurham, NC 27701
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Atrium- Students save up to 10%!
3700 Meriwether DrDurham, NC 27704
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Georgetown Manor
1000 N Duke StDurham, NC 27701
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American Tobacco Apartments (Old Bull/Noell)
300 E Blackwell StDurham, NC 27701
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Griffin Durham
509 N Mangum StDurham, NC 27701
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Woodstone at Croasdaile Farm
100 Millspring DrDurham, NC 27705
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Candour House
1050 Slater RdDurham, NC 27703
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Crowne at 501
2031 Honeycutt DrDurham, NC 27707
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Marquis Ellis Crossing
400 Advancement AveDurham, NC 27703
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2211 Morehead AveDurham, NC 27707
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Sunstone Apartments
208 Conner DrChapel Hill, NC 27514
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Durham?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durham Studio Apartments | $1,445 | $799 | $3,427 |
| Durham 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,596 | $768 | $4,495 |
| Durham 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,969 | $884 | $5,356 |
| Durham 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,397 | $1,110 | $8,453 |
| Durham 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,283 | $1,095 | $7,236 |
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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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Your Guide to the Top 10 Affordable Neighborhoods to Rent in Durham, NC
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I'm Billy, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Durham, North Carolina. And if you’re considering settling down in Durham, you’re in luck.
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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.
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Written by: Bob Mallory
Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.