
Student Apartments for Rent in Durham, NC Under $1,800 (32 Rentals)
Rentals in Durham near campus with by-the-room pricing and amenities for students.


Avalon Durham

The Belmont

The Churchill

Murchison Apartments

Holly Hill

Chapel Tower- Students save up to 10%!
Top Neighborhoods Near Durham Colleges and Universities
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Haven at Patterson Place

Poplar Manor

Crystal Village

Lenox at Patterson Place

Duke Manor- Students save up to 10%!

ReNew West Durham

Vivo Living Ivy Creek
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The Hartley at Blue Hill

Carolina - Students save up to 10%!

The Reserve at Meadowmont Apartments and Townhomes

Kingswood - Students save up to 10%!

Union Chapel Hill
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PineGate - Students save up to 10%!

Shadowood

Laurel Ridge Apartments

Royal Park - Students save up to 10%!

Sunstone Apartments

Shortbread Lofts
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Estes Park - Students save up to 10%!

Chapel Ridge
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 | $1,466 | $799 | $4,241 |
Durham 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,733 | $450 | $6,193 |
Durham 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,131 | $949 | $7,121 |
Durham 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,466 | $1,290 | $10,000+ |
Durham 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,221 | $1,425 | $3,000 |
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Durham, NC Local Guide
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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 Student Durham Apartments
What is the Cheapest Student apartment in Durham?
Currently the most affordable Student Apartment in Durham is at University Commons - Durham listed at $560.
How much is the average rent for a Student Durham Apartment?
The average rent for a Student Apartment in Durham is $1,586.
What is the largest Student Durham Apartment for rent?
Today's Student apartment with the most square footage in Durham is a 1,692 square feet unit starting from $1,473 at The Hartley at Blue Hill.
What is the average size for Durham Student Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Student rental in Durham is currently at 605 sq ft.
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