
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Durham, NC from $400 with Washer/Dryer (255 Rentals)
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Emerald Place

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Willowdaile

Triangle Place

The Oaks at Northgate

South Point

Reserve @ Blu Townhomes

Strawberry Hill Apartments

Mission University Pines
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The Forest

Nova Chapel Hill

Pine Ridge

Crystal Village

The Element Apartments

SoHo Apartment Homes

Featherstone Village

The Mews Apartments and Townhomes

University Ridge Apartments

Viceroy Apartments
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Stonewood Apartments

Duke Manor- Students save up to 10%!

Haven at Research Triangle Park

Poplar West Apartments

Anderson Apartments

Lenox at Patterson Place

Emory Woods

Forest Pointe

Woodlake Reserve

Croasdaile
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Encore at the Park

Trinity Properties - Campus Walk

LaSalle Pointe Apartments

Camden Pointe Apartments

Audubon Lake

Rippling Stream Townhomes

Reserve at Stillwater

Brightleaf on Main

Colonial Townhouses- Students save up to 10%!

Springfield
Durham's Best Affordable Neighborhoods
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Roxboro Quads

TRELLIS DURHAM RTP Apartments

MAA Duke Forest

1107 Liberty St

MAA Patterson

Legacy at Meridian Apartments

Southpoint Glen

605 West End

Vetra Forest Hills - Lexington Street

4215 Thames Ave
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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 | $1,490 | $799 | $3,422 |
| Durham 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,601 | $768 | $5,756 |
| Durham 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,968 | $850 | $7,275 |
| Durham 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,405 | $1,110 | $8,896 |
| Durham 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,311 | $1,095 | $7,236 |
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10 Hidden Costs of Renting You Should Budget for Before Signing a Lease
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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 $895.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Durham?
The cheapest apartment in Durham is Rolling Hills Apartments which is listed at $835, while the average apartment in Durham costs $3,259.
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 13,250 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 $901 which is $2,358 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.

Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts
Written by: Lauren Harrington
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.

Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Other than tax professionals, I can’t think of anyone who looks forward to tax season. For everybody else, April is a stressful month to collect information and meet deadlines.