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Retreat at RTP

Colonial Townhouses- Students save up to 10%!

The Village at Auburn Apartments

The Reserve at Patterson Place

54 Station

Brizo

Alexander Crossing

Chapel Tower- Students save up to 10%!
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Alden Place at South Square

The Bailey Apartments

J 501 Estates

The Apartments at Palladian Place

Trinity Properties - Campus Walk

Plat 4 Research Triangle

Avon Crossings Apartments

LC Brier Creek

MAA Duke Forest

605 West End

Ascend Brightleaf Apartments

Chandler at University Tower

Ellis Station

Woodstone at Croasdaile Farm

The Ramsey

The Berkeley At Southpoint

Lodge at Croasdaile Farm

Atrium- Students save up to 10%!

Greens of Pine Glen Apartments

Southpoint Estate Apartments

Marquis Ellis Crossing

The Churchill

Rigsbee Collection

Candour House

Kelby Farms

SOUTHPOINT VILLAGE

Aura 509

Lantower Bullhouse

Heights Lasalle

810 Ninth

Crowne at 501

Lofts at Lakeview

The Belmont

Wye Junction

The Villages of Chapel Hill
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 | $1,496 | $799 | $4,532 |
Durham 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,729 | $450 | $5,363 |
Durham 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,111 | $1,005 | $6,920 |
Durham 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,494 | $995 | $9,400 |
Durham 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,328 | $1,400 | $6,981 |
Explore Durham
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 $980.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Durham?
The cheapest apartment in Durham is Lenox East which is listed at $881, while the average apartment in Durham costs $2,722.
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 3,569 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 $600 which is $2,122 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Durham.
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.

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.

The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour
Written by: Marie Brown
You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.

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.