
Cheap Student Apartments for Rent in Durham, NC from $400 (32 Rentals)
Student Housing Options in Durham.
Cheap Apartments in Durham.


Duke Manor- Students save up to 10%!

Crystal Village

Poplar Manor

Lenox at Patterson Place

ReNew West Durham

Haven at Patterson Place
Top Neighborhoods Near Durham Colleges and Universities
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Chapel Tower- Students save up to 10%!

Crowne at 501

Holly Hill

Murchison Apartments

810 Ninth

The Belmont

Avalon Durham
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Chapel Ridge

Shadowood

Shortbread Lofts

Estes Park - Students save up to 10%!

Royal Park - Students save up to 10%!

Laurel Ridge Apartments
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PineGate - Students save up to 10%!

Union Chapel Hill

Kingswood - Students save up to 10%!

The Reserve at Meadowmont Apartments and Townhomes

Carolina - Students save up to 10%!

University Apartments Chapel Hill

Sunstone Apartments

The Hartley at Blue Hill
Durham's Best Affordable Neighborhoods
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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 | $1,472 | $799 | $3,939 |
Durham 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,717 | $450 | $5,962 |
Durham 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,112 | $1,005 | $6,920 |
Durham 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,474 | $1,290 | $10,000+ |
Durham 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,242 | $1,400 | $6,970 |
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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 Durham listed at $799.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Durham Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Durham Apartment is $799 at Regency Place Apartments.
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 Greens of Pine Glen Apartments and starts from $1,402.
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