
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Arrowhead Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $700 (26 Rentals)
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Arrowhead, Durham, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Arrowhead?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arrowhead Studio Apartments | $1,438 | $850 | $1,755 |
| Arrowhead 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,458 | $899 | $2,069 |
| Arrowhead 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,793 | $999 | $2,995 |
| Arrowhead 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,888 | $1,399 | $3,683 |
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There are currently 26 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Arrowhead Neighborhood of Durham, NC.
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Cheapest Available Arrowhead Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Arrowhead area of Durham, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Dupont Circle priced from $831. Lenox East has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $851. Here are the most affordable Arrowhead apartments for rent in Durham, NC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dupont Circle | The Brightleaf 525 | 1BR,1BA | $831 |
| Lenox East | The Brightleaf 650 | 1BR,1BA | $851 |
| Avalon East | The Brightleaf 650 | 1BR,1BA | $872 |
| South Point | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathoom | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| University Ridge Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $948 |
| Duke Manor- Students save up to 10%! | Hereford | 1BR,1BA | $960 |
| Poplar West Apartments | 1 bedroom/1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| Trinity Properties - Campus Walk | 2 bedroom/1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,095 |
| LaSalle Pointe Apartments | The Brightleaf 700 | 1BR,1BA | $1,099 |
| Garrett West | MOD | 1BR,1BA | $1,126 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Arrowhead, NC
As of December 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Arrowhead area is the $1.44 price per square foot Atlanta Model at J 501 Estates in the in the Downtown Durham neighborhood starting from $1,916. The second greatest value Arrowhead apartment is the Yorktown Model at Colonial Townhouses- Students save up to 10%! starting at $1,310 with a $1.22 price per square foot in the Downtown Durham neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Arrowhead apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| J 501 Estates | Atlanta | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.44 |
| Colonial Townhouses- Students save up to 10%! | Yorktown | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.22 |
| Hawk's Nest | The Eno 980 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.27 |
| Trinity Properties - Campus Walk | 2 bedroom/1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.24 |
| South Square Townhomes | The Windsor 2 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.48 |
| Alden Place at South Square | Richmond | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| ReNew Durham | Atlanta | 1BR,1BA | $1.51 |
| South Point | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathoom | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| Lenox East | The Brightleaf 650 | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| Avalon East | The Brightleaf 650 | 1BR,1BA | $1.35 |
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3.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Arrowhead Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Arrowhead?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Arrowhead is under $1,126.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Arrowhead?
The cheapest apartment in Arrowhead is Dupont Circle which is listed at $831, while the average apartment in Arrowhead costs $1,773.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Arrowhead?
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 169 regular apartments in Arrowhead 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 Arrowhead?
Cheap apartments in Arrowhead have an average cost of $640 which is $1,133 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Arrowhead.
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