
Cheap Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Durham, NC from $400 (143 Rentals)
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Cheap Apartments in Durham.


Vivo Living Forest Hills

Vivo Living Ivy Creek

Glenbrook East and West

Regency Place Apartments

ReNew West Durham

Emerald Place
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Southpoint Estate Apartments

Duke Manor- Students save up to 10%!

Willowdaile

Triangle Park Apartments

The Mews Apartments and Townhomes

Lenox at Patterson Place

Nova Chapel Hill

Rippling Stream Townhomes
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Encore at the Park

Forest Pointe

Springfield Apartments

Aventura RTP

Reserve at Stillwater

The Forest

The Oaks at Northgate

Featherstone Village

Brightleaf on Main

The Village at Auburn Apartments

Cortland Research Park

Artisan at Brightleaf
Durham's Best Affordable Neighborhoods
Learn about Durham and the best places to live with original content written by Local Expert Billy K

ReNew Durham

Woodland Creek Apartments

Atlas Durham

South Square Townhomes

Retreat at RTP

Legacy at Meridian Apartments

Alden Place at South Square
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Haven at Patterson Place

Whetstone

54 Station

Southpoint Glen

Chapel Tower- Students save up to 10%!

The Bailey Apartments

Emory Woods

Candour House

Chandler at University Tower

Woodstone at Croasdaile Farm

Rigsbee Collection
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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 | $1,506 | $795 | $5,576 |
Durham 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,735 | $450 | $7,258 |
Durham 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,176 | $1,005 | $8,971 |
Durham 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,491 | $995 | $9,496 |
Durham 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,214 | $1,225 | $4,472 |
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Durham, NC Local Guide
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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 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 $950.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Durham?
The cheapest apartment in Durham is Regency Place Apartments which is listed at $899, while the average apartment in Durham costs $3,001.
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 4,527 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 $539 which is $2,462 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Durham.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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Your Guide to the Top 10 Affordable Neighborhoods to Rent in Durham, NC
Written by: Billy K
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.

Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls
Written by: Cheryl Bowman
A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

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Written by: Marie Brown
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Written by: Lauren Harrington
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