
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Durham, NC from $400 with Utilities Included (65 Rentals)
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Cheap Apartments in Durham.


Rolling Hills Apartments

Triangle Place

The Oaks at Northgate

Strawberry Hill Apartments

Crystal Village

The Pines

Pine Ridge

South Point

Poplar West Apartments
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Forest Pointe

LaSalle Pointe Apartments

Camden Pointe Apartments

Audubon Lake

TRELLIS DURHAM RTP Apartments

Trails at Twin Lakes

Georgetown Manor

American Tobacco Apartments (Old Bull/Noell)

Trellis-University Hill

Woodstone at Croasdaile Farm
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Fox Crossing Luxury Apartments

Mutual Manor

University Commons - Durham

Cedar Trace

University Commons

Barton

Brookdale Apartments

Maple Creek

Dupont Circle

Daylight Apartments
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Camden Place

Avalon East

Lenox East

Kerley Gardens

Bentley Ridge

Valley Terrace Apartments

Fox Chase

Liberty Square

The Murchison Apartments

Pickett Square Townhomes
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Camden Terrace

Amber Oaks Apartments

Sutton Station

Hardee Street

Taylor's Pond

Holly Hills Apartment Homes

Clairmont at Hillandale

Hawk's Nest

Lochridge

Camden Durham
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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 | $1,480 | $799 | $3,422 |
| Durham 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,591 | $768 | $6,116 |
| Durham 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,961 | $884 | $6,890 |
| Durham 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,413 | $1,110 | $8,896 |
| Durham 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,290 | $1,095 | $7,236 |
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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 $900.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Durham?
The cheapest apartment in Durham is Private Room with Walk-In Closet – Utilities & WiFi Included which is listed at $800, while the average apartment in Durham costs $3,145.
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 12,918 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 $927 which is $2,218 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Durham.
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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.

A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back
Written by: Lauren Harrington
I’m going to talk with you as a seasoned property manager and friend. So, let’s start with your security deposit. I want you to think about this guide as insider information. You deserve your deposit back.

Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts
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This article is based on first-hand experience managing apartment communities and helping renters adapt to their spaces after moving in.

What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much
Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.