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

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Whetstone
$1,176 - $1,326
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$1,298 - $2,204

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Studio Apartments Available May 21

Whetstone

501 Willard StDurham, NC 27701
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Alexander Crossing
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$1,259 - $1,425
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$1,259 - $1,985

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Studio Apartments Available Jul 22

Alexander Crossing

3500 Louis Stephens DrDurham, NC 27713
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Griffin Durham
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$1,315 - $1,736
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$1,405 - $3,505

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Griffin Durham

509 N Mangum StDurham, NC 27701
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Candour House
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$1,336 - $1,518
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$1,388 - $2,757

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Studio Apartments Available May 22

Candour House

1050 Slater RdDurham, NC 27703
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Ellis Station
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$1,350 - $1,509
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$1,459 - $2,558

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Ellis Station

2015 Watchorn StDurham, NC 27703
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810 Ninth
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$1,388 - $1,940
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$1,533 - $3,865

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810 Ninth

810 9th StDurham, NC 27705
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Maizon Durham
$1,525 - $1,632
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$1,525 - $3,537

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$1,525 - $3,537
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Maizon Durham

500 E Main StDurham, NC 27701
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Beckon
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$1,547 - $1,885
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$1,667 - $4,844

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Studio Apartments Available May 23

Beckon

311 Liggett StDurham, NC 27701
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University Commons
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University Commons

801-804 Underwood AveDurham, NC 27701
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Camden Durham
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Camden Durham

441 S Dillard StDurham, NC 27701
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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 Vivo Living Forest Hills which is listed at $799, while the average apartment in Durham costs $3,011.

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 12,953 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 $973 which is $2,038 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Durham.

Expert Rental Resources

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.

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Your Guide to the Top 10 Affordable Neighborhoods to Rent in Durham, NC

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.