
Top Rated Apartments for Rent in Durham, NC Under $2,000 (116 Rentals)
Apartments in Durham with the best features, newest construction, and richest amenities.


Station Nine

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Cottages at Brightleaf

The Flats Exchange on Erwin Apartments

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810 Ninth

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Heights Lasalle

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Liberty Warehouse

Marquis Ellis Crossing

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Griffin Durham

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Cortland Bull City
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Kelby Farms

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Brizo Apartments

Lodge at Southpoint

Woodstone at Croasdaile Farm

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Candour House

J501 Estates

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Whetstone

Greens of Pine Glen Apartments

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Garrett West

South Square Townhomes
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605 West End

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Republic Flats

Avon Crossings

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Artisan at Brightleaf

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Cortland at RTP

Alden Place at South Square

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Haven at Patterson Place

The Reserve at Patterson Place

Audubon Lake

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Alexander Crossing
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Avana On Broad

Legacy at Meridian Apartments

Southpoint Glen

Emory Woods

Brightleaf on Main

ReNew West Durham

Croasdaile

Mission University Pines

Forest Pointe

Rippling Stream Townhomes
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Featherstone Village

Poplar West Apartments

Nova Chapel Hill

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Vivo Living Forest Hills

ReNew Durham

University Ridge Apartments

Willowdaile

Strawberry Hill Apartments

Trinity Commons

University Hill
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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 | $1,458 | $875 | $3,953 |
| Durham 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,623 | $815 | $5,757 |
| Durham 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,948 | $899 | $7,661 |
| Durham 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,347 | $1,300 | $9,122 |
| Durham 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,155 | $1,310 | $3,829 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Durham
How much are Studio apartments in Durham?
There are currently 295 Studio Apartments in Durham with rent ranges from $799 to $3,953 with an average price of $2,133.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Durham Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Durham ranges from $815 to $5,757 with an average monthly rent of $1,623.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Durham cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Durham range from $899 to $7,661. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,948.
How expensive are Durham Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 332 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Durham on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,300 to $9,122 - averaging $2,347 for the location.
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