Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Auburn Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $800 (32 Rentals)

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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 $839. Audubon Lake has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $931. Here are the most affordable Auburn apartments for rent in Durham, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vivo Living Forest HillsSTDO - StudioStudio,1BA$839
Audubon LakeThe Brightleaf 6501BR,1BA$931
Triangle PlaceThe Willow1BR,1BA$940
Emerald PlaceLuxury1BR,1BA$959
Woodlake ReserveBennett1BR,1BA$965
Pine RidgeThe Brightleaf 6101BR,1BA$969
Southpoint GlenDogwood1BR,1BA$975
Lodge at SouthpointA11BR,1BA$1,014
Cortland at RTPAlexander1BR,1BA$1,039
The SawyerA11BR,1BA$1,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Auburn, NC

As of December 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Auburn area is the $1.28 price per square foot Maverick Model at Braxton Townhomes in the in the Fayetteville Street Corridor neighborhood starting from $1,994. The second greatest value Auburn apartment is the 3 BEDROOM 2.5 BATH TOWNHOME Model at Emory Woods starting at $1,599 with a $1.23 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.
Braxton TownhomesMaverick3BR,2.5BA$1.28
Emory Woods3 BEDROOM 2.5 BATH TOWNHOME3BR,2.5BA$1.23
Balfour West2 Bedroom Townhome Renovated2BR,2.5BA$1.20
The ChurchillB12BR,2BA$1.36
AvenBirch2BR,1.5BA$1.18
Forest Glen ApartmentsNoble2BR,2BA$1.28
Encore at the ParkA11BR,1BA$1.21
Triangle PlaceThe Willow Renovated1BR,1BA$1.15
The SawyerA1 Renovated1BR,1BA$1.33
Woodlake ReserveBennett1BR,1BA$1.43

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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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in Auburn?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Auburn is at Vivo Living Forest Hills listed at $839.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Auburn Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Auburn Apartment is $931 at Audubon Lake.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Auburn Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Auburn is starting from $1,119 at Aven.

What is the most affordable Auburn Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Auburn Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Woodlake Reserve and starts from $1,325.

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