
Cheap Loft Style Apartments for Rent in Durham, NC from $400 (12 Rentals)
Loft Style Apartments in Durham.
Cheap Apartments in Durham.


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The Villages of Chapel Hill
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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 | $1,500 | $875 | $3,971 |
| Durham 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,618 | $775 | $6,594 |
| Durham 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,941 | $899 | $6,676 |
| Durham 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,353 | $1,140 | $9,103 |
| Durham 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,080 | $1,140 | $3,000 |
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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 $900.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Durham?
The cheapest apartment in Durham is Rolling Hills Apartments which is listed at $835, while the average apartment in Durham costs $2,975.
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 11,204 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 $749 which is $2,226 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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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.

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Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.