Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Auburn Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $799 (35 Rentals)

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Encore at the Park
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$1,188 - $1,748

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Base Rent$1,188 - $1,748

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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Encore at the Park

2850 Courtney Creek BlvdDurham, NC 27713
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Cortland Research Park
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$1,208 - $4,906

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Base Rent$1,208 - $4,906

Total Monthly Price$1,208 - $4,906
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Cortland Research Park

4405 Waterford Valley DrDurham, NC 27713
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The Churchill
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$1,304 - $2,003

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The Churchill

1400 E Cornwallis RdDurham, NC 27713
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Alexander Crossing
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$1,305 - $2,034

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Alexander Crossing

3500 Louis Stephens DrDurham, NC 27713
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SOUTHPOINT VILLAGE
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$1,558 - $2,507

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Base Rent$1,558 - $2,507

Total Monthly Price$1,558 - $2,507
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SOUTHPOINT VILLAGE

100 Village Circle WayDurham, NC 27713
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Auburn, Durham, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Auburn Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Auburn area of Durham, NC is a Studio unit found at Vivo Living Forest Hills priced from $799. Lakeside Gardens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,025. Here are the most affordable Auburn apartments for rent in Durham, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vivo Living Forest HillsStudioStudio, 1BA$799
Lakeside GardensOne Bed and One Bath1BR, 1BA$1,025
Woodlake ReserveBennett1BR, 1BA$1,030
Forest Glen ApartmentsNoble2BR, 2BA$1,039
Emerald PlaceStudioStudio, 1BA$1,061
Pine RidgeThe Brightleaf 6551BR, 1BA$1,094
Audubon LakeThe Brightleaf 6501BR, 1BA$1,096
Southpoint GlenDogwood1BR, 1BA$1,135
54 StationNorth1BR, 1BA$1,141
TRELLIS DURHAM RTP ApartmentsStudioStudio, 1BA$1,145

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Auburn, NC

As of September 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Auburn area is the $1.39 price per square foot 3 BEDROOM 2.5 BATH TOWNHOME Model at Emory Woods in the South Durham neighborhood starting from $1,805. The second greatest value Auburn apartment is the The Dogwood Townhome Model at Woodland Creek Townhomes and Apartments in the South Durham neighborhood starting at $1,695 with a $1.37 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Auburn apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Emory Woods3 BEDROOM 2.5 BATH TOWNHOME3BR, 2.5BA$1.39
Woodland Creek Townhomes and ApartmentsThe Dogwood Townhome3BR, 1.5BA$1.37
Balfour West2 Bed 2.5 Bath Classic2BR, 2.5BA$1.20
Triangle PlaceThe Juniper Renovated2BR, 2BA$1.22
LYV Woodcroft at SouthpointB1R2BR, 2BA$1.28
Greens of Pine Glen ApartmentsB12BR, 2BA$1.42
Forest Glen ApartmentsNoble2BR, 2BA$1.11
Encore at the ParkA11BR, 1BA$1.34
Avon CrossingsTwo Bed and One Bath2BR, 1BA$1.49
Lakeside GardensOne Bed and One Bath1BR, 1BA$1.47

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Auburn, Durham, NC

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Among cities in North Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in areas across the United States, including Durham. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, family-friendly amenities, raising pets, transit options, walking, and biking. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Auburn Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Auburn?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Auburn is under $1,145.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Auburn?

The cheapest apartment in Auburn is Lakeside Gardens which is listed at $1,025, while the average apartment in Auburn costs $1,385.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Auburn?

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 122 regular apartments in Auburn 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 Auburn?

Cheap apartments in Auburn have an average cost of $758 which is $627 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Auburn.

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