
Cheap Apartments for Rent with Specials in Durham, NC from $400 (123 Rentals)
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Cheap Apartments in Durham.


Vivo Living Durham

Vivo Living Ivy Creek

Emerald Place

ReNew Durham

ReNew West Durham

BLU Station Apartments

Crossings @ 501

Mission University Pines

South Point
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Regency Place Apartments

Icon Downtown Durham

The Sawyer

Haven at Research Triangle Park

The Element Apartments

SoHo Apartment Homes

Nova Chapel Hill

Triangle Park Apartments

Duke Manor- Students save up to 10%!

The Forest
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Reserve at Stillwater

Aventura RTP

Triangle Place

Rippling Stream Townhomes

Legacy at Meridian Apartments

Forest Pointe

LaSalle Pointe Apartments

MAA Research Park

Candour House

The Hargrove at Southpoint
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Cortland Research Park

Retreat at RTP

Chandler at University Tower

Anderson Apartments

Independence Park

Atlas Durham

Haven at Patterson Place

Crossdale Flats

Emory Woods

Colonial Townhouses- Students save up to 10%!

Chapel Tower- Students save up to 10%!

BullHouse

Ellis Station

LC Brier Creek

Republic Flats

GeerHouse

605 West End

Ascend Brightleaf Apartments

Atrium- Students save up to 10%!

54 Station
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 | $1,542 | $849 | $4,432 |
Durham 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,745 | $450 | $7,926 |
Durham 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,188 | $995 | $8,732 |
Durham 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,501 | $1,035 | $10,000+ |
Durham 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,092 | $859 | $4,550 |
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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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in Durham?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Durham is at Vivo Living Forest Hills listed at $825.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Durham Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Durham Apartment is $891 at Avalon East.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Durham Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Durham is starting from $1,075 at Crossings @ 501.
What is the most affordable Durham Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Durham Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Willow Bend Apartments and starts from $1,450.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting
Written by: Lauren Harrington
Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.

The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters
Written by: Bobbi Jackson
If you’re looking to relocate right now, a popular solution that may best fit your current rental needs is a short-term lease.

Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters
Written by: Sandy Baker
Making the decision to rent is exciting and terrifying at the same time. For many people, there are a lot of unknowns.

Rise of Digital Nomads: Remote Work Tips for Apartment Renters
Written by: Brandie Parton
As a digital nomad, you no longer call a set address or office building your home for eight hours of the day or more.