
Gated Apartments for Rent in Durham, NC Under $5,000 (93 Rentals)


MAA Nixie

LC Brier Creek

Avalon Durham

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The Belmont

Chapel Tower- Students save up to 10%!

Icon Downtown Durham

ReNew West Durham

Duke Manor- Students save up to 10%!
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Vintage Durham

Alexander Crossing

GeerHouse

Camden Durham

Candour House

Cortland Bull City

Foster on the Park Apartments

Van Alen

Liberty Warehouse
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Marquis Ellis Crossing

American Tobacco Apartments (Old Bull/Noell)

The Berkeley At Southpoint

ReNew Durham

Heights Lasalle

The Hargrove at Southpoint

Lofts at Lakeview

Maizon Durham

Lodge at Croasdaile Farm

Trinity Commons at Erwin
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Triangle Place

Emerald Place

810 Ninth

Terrazzo Durham

Kelby Farms

Brightleaf on Main

The Apartments at Palladian Place

Aura 509

Atlas Durham

The Ramsey

605 West End

South Square Townhomes

SOUTHPOINT VILLAGE

The Village at Auburn Apartments

Peachtree Downtown

Berkshire Main Street

807 West Trinity Avenue, Unit 246
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 | $1,562 | $849 | $4,432 |
Durham 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,734 | $450 | $7,024 |
Durham 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,154 | $950 | $8,732 |
Durham 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,476 | $1,035 | $10,000+ |
Durham 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,082 | $859 | $4,600 |
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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 Gated Durham Apartments
What is the Cheapest Gated apartment in Durham?
Currently the most affordable Gated Apartment in Durham is at Emerald Place listed at $911.
How much is the average rent for a Gated Durham Apartment?
The average rent for a Gated Apartment in Durham is $2,456.
What is the largest Gated Durham Apartment for rent?
Today's Gated apartment with the most square footage in Durham is a 3,353 square feet unit starting from $1,599 at Bradford Cary.
What is the average size for Durham Gated Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Gated rental in Durham is currently at 643 sq ft.
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