
New Apartments for Rent in Durham, NC Under $1,500 (75 Rentals)


810 Ninth

MAA Nixie

Elevate the Park

Beckon

Brizo

Lantower Bullhouse

GeerHouse

Fox Crossing Luxury Apartments

Cortland Bull City
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Ellis Station

Rigsbee Collection

LC Brier Creek

Wye Junction

The Ramsey

Aura 509

Lodge at Croasdaile Farm

Marquis Ellis Crossing

Ascend Brightleaf Apartments
Durham's Best Affordable Neighborhoods
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54 Station

Candour House

Plat 4 Research Triangle

West Village

Alexander Crossing

Republic Flats

Atlas Durham

Trails at Twin Lakes
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The Reserve at Patterson Place

TRELLIS DURHAM RTP Apartments

Brightleaf on Main

Hardee Street

Emerald Place

Vivo Living Ivy Creek

Vivo Living Durham

Professional Coliving - Private Room

Cedar Trace

Venable Durham Apartments

The Lofts at Southside Apartments
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Aventon Cary

Blu on Farrington

The Slater

Hawthorne at Parkside

The Hartley at Blue Hill

Alta Ivy

Trilogy Chapel Hill

Century Park Place
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Crowne at Cary Park
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 | $1,492 | $799 | $4,521 |
Durham 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,739 | $450 | $5,845 |
Durham 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,119 | $1,005 | $6,920 |
Durham 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,490 | $995 | $8,933 |
Durham 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,296 | $1,400 | $7,058 |
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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 New Durham Apartments
What is the Cheapest New apartment in Durham?
Currently the most affordable New Apartment in Durham is at Cedar Trace listed at $450.
How much is the average rent for a New Durham Apartment?
The average rent for a New Apartment in Durham is $2,470.
What is the largest New Durham Apartment for rent?
Today's New apartment with the most square footage in Durham is a 2,864 square feet unit starting from $1,391 at Carraway Village.
What is the average size for Durham New Apartments for rent?
The average size for a New rental in Durham is currently at 648 sq ft.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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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.

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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.

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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.

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Written by: Lauren Harrington
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