
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in Durham, NC from $799 (66 Rentals)


Vivo Living Ivy Creek

Vivo Living Forest Hills

Emerald Place

The Forest

Icon Downtown Durham

The Pines

Lenox at Patterson Place
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MAA Research Park

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Alexander Crossing

SOUTHPOINT VILLAGE

Brightleaf on Main

Plat 4 Research Triangle

Realm at Patterson Place
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Furnished Studio-Durham - University

Lantower Bullhouse

The Ramsey

The Apartments at Palladian Place

Candour House

Rigsbee Collection

Avalon Durham
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Kelby Farms

MAA Nixie

Trinity Commons at Erwin

Furnished Studio-Durham - RTP - Miami Blvd

Maizon Durham
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The Exchange at Brier Creek

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Residences at Shiloh Crossing

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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 | $1,415 | $799 | $3,505 |
Durham 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,604 | $450 | $4,275 |
Durham 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,931 | $949 | $6,344 |
Durham 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,329 | $1,295 | $8,699 |
Durham 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,444 | $1,225 | $6,825 |
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
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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 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 $945.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Durham?
The cheapest apartment in Durham is Vivo Living Durham which is listed at $799, while the average apartment in Durham costs $2,708.
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 3,612 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 $506 which is $2,202 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
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