Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Auburn Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $900 (36 Rentals)

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Cortland Research Park
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$1,198 - $4,762
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Cortland Research Park

4405 Waterford Valley DrDurham, NC 27713
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Encore at the Park
$1,224 - $1,766
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Encore at the Park

2850 Courtney Creek BlvdDurham, NC 27713
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Alexander Crossing
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$1,227 - $2,081
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Alexander Crossing

3500 Louis Stephens DrDurham, NC 27713
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The Churchill
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$1,494 - $1,859
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The Churchill

1400 E Cornwallis RdDurham, NC 27713
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SOUTHPOINT VILLAGE
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$1,494 - $2,558
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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 1 Bed unit found at Southpoint Glen priced from $982. Vivo Living Forest Hills has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $984. Here are the most affordable Auburn apartments for rent in Durham, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Southpoint GlenDogwood1BR,1BA$982
Vivo Living Forest HillsStudioStudio,1BA$984
Lakeside GardensOne Bed and One Bath1BR,1BA$1,025
The SawyerA11BR,1BA$1,025
Woodlake ReserveBennett1BR,1BA$1,030
Emerald PlacePremier1BR,1BA$1,040
Pine RidgeThe Brightleaf 6101BR,1BA$1,058
Audubon LakeThe Brightleaf 6501BR,1BA$1,117
Triangle PlaceThe Willow1BR,1BA$1,140
Woodland Creek Townhomes and ApartmentsThe Longleaf Apartment1BR,1BA$1,145

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Auburn, NC

As of June 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Auburn area is the $0.84 price per square foot 7106 Montibillo Pky Model at 7106 Montibillo Pky, Unit Lower Level Apartment in the in the South Durham neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value Auburn apartment is the Ellenborough Model at Legacy at Meridian Apartments starting at $1,818 with a $1.20 price per square foot in the South Durham neighborhood. 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.
7106 Montibillo Pky, Unit Lower Level Apartment7106 Montibillo Pky2BR,1BA$0.84
Legacy at Meridian ApartmentsEllenborough2BR,2BA$1.20
Emory Woods3 BEDROOM 2.5 BATH TOWNHOME3BR,2.5BA$1.28
Woodland Creek Townhomes and ApartmentsThe Dogwood Townhome3BR,1.5BA$1.29
Forest Glen ApartmentsOak3BR,2BA$1.27
Balfour West2 Bedroom Townhome Renovated2BR,2.5BA$1.29
Southpoint GlenOakwood3BR,2BA$1.42
Encore at the ParkB12BR,2BA$1.26
The SawyerB1R2BR,2BA$1.28
Triangle PlaceThe Willow Renovated1BR,1BA$1.40

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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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3.5
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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 Southpoint Glen which is listed at $982, while the average apartment in Auburn costs $1,690.

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 119 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 $769 which is $921 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Auburn.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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Your Guide to the Top 10 Affordable Neighborhoods to Rent in Durham, NC

Written by: Billy K

I'm Billy, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Durham, North Carolina. And if you’re considering settling down in Durham, you’re in luck.

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Written by: Robin Stewart

Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units

Written by: Robin Stewart

Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.