
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Durham, NC from $400 with Swimming Pool (167 Rentals)
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Willowdaile

University Ridge Apartments

Crystal Village

SoHo Apartment Homes

Pine Ridge
Durham's Best Affordable Neighborhoods
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The Mews Apartments and Townhomes

Duke Manor- Students save up to 10%!

South Point

Stonewood Apartments

Nova Chapel Hill

Woodlake Reserve

Chapel Tower - Students save up to 10%!

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Element at Creekside

Springfield

Croasdaile
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The Element Apartments

Colonial Townhouses- Students save up to 10%!

Emerald Place

The Sawyer

Mission University Pines

Featherstone Village

Rippling Stream Townhomes

The Hargrove at Southpoint

Lenox at Patterson Place

Reserve At Stillwater
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TRELLIS DURHAM RTP Apartments

MAA Research Park

Triangle Park Apartments

Atlas Durham

Southpoint Estate Apartments

MAA Duke Forest

Haven at Research Triangle Park

Plat 4 Research Triangle

Brightleaf on Main
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Woodland Creek Townhomes and Apartments

Lodge at Croasdaile Farm

Foundry at Triangle Park

Forest Glen Apartments

Foxridge Apartments

Magnolia Pointe

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Avana 55Twelve

Alden Place at South Square

Trails at Twin Lakes

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Cortland Research Park
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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 | $1,440 | $850 | $3,789 |
| Durham 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,610 | $800 | $4,541 |
| Durham 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,941 | $900 | $7,661 |
| Durham 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,354 | $1,266 | $9,780 |
| Durham 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,257 | $1,310 | $4,000 |
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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 Monarch Apartments 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 $840 at Dupont Circle.
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 $995 at Rolling Hills Apartments.
What is the most affordable Durham Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Durham Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Reserve @ Blu Townhomes and starts from $1,300.
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Durham's Best & Brightest: Insider Tips on Universities and Student Living in Nearby Apartments in Durham
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I'm Billy, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Durham, North Carolina.

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Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

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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.