Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Park Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $600 (25 Rentals)

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Whetstone
$1,339 - $2,204
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Whetstone

501 Willard StDurham, NC 27701
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Brookdale Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Brookdale Apartments

815 Dacian AveDurham, NC 27701
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Daylight Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Daylight Apartments

315-317 W Trinity AveDurham, NC 27701
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Liberty Square
1 Bedroom Apartments

Liberty Square

545 Liberty StDurham, NC 27701
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Vanguard
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Vanguard

544 Liberty StDurham, NC 27701
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901 South
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

901 South

901 S Duke StDurham, NC 27707
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413 Canal St
2 Bedroom Apartments

413 Canal St

413 Canal StDurham, NC 27701
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Camden Durham
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Camden Durham

441 S Dillard StDurham, NC 27701
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Central Park, Durham, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Central Park Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Central Park area of Durham, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Community Room Rental – Durham priced from $840. 605 West End has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,197. Here are the most affordable Central Park apartments for rent in Durham, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Community Room Rental – DurhamDillard (Inside Unit) - 1st floor - Suite A1BR,1BA$840
605 West EndGregsonStudio,1BA$1,197
901 South901 South - 1bed1BR,1BA$1,199
Brightleaf on MainS2Studio,1BA$1,272
Rigsbee CollectionS1 318 CollectionStudio,1BA$1,302

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Park, NC

As of June 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central Park area is the $1.47 price per square foot 1003 Lamond Ave Model at 1003 Lamond Ave, Unit Apt B in the in the Government Services District neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Central Park apartment is the C3 Model at Liberty Warehouse starting at $2,506 with a $2.40 price per square foot in the Fayetteville Street Corridor neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central Park apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1003 Lamond Ave, Unit Apt B1003 Lamond Ave3BR,1BA$1.47
Liberty WarehouseC32BR,2BA$2.40
West VillageB2D-Renovated2BR,2BA$1.91
American Tobacco Apartments (Old Bull/Noell)Old Bull 2x12BR,1BA$2.27
912 Calvin St, Unit A912 Calvin St2BR,1BA$1.67
901 South901 South - 1bed1BR,1BA$1.65
Van AlenA1Studio ,1BA$2.56
WhetstoneA11BR,1BA$2.40
Cortland Bull CityAllenStudio ,1BA$2.56
Venable Durham ApartmentsBlackwellStudio ,1BA$2.70

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

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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Central Park, Durham, NC

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central Park Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Central Park?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Central Park is under $1,436.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Central Park?

The cheapest apartment in Central Park is Community Room Rental – Durham which is listed at $840, while the average apartment in Central Park costs $3,745.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Central Park?

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 34 regular apartments in Central Park 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 Central Park?

Cheap apartments in Central Park have an average cost of $417 which is $3,328 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central Park.

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.

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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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