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

810 Lee St

Brightleaf on Main

605 West End

510 Gurley St
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912 Calvin St, Unit A

718 Holloway St, Unit Apt B

Rigsbee Collection

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Whetstone

American Tobacco Apartments (Old Bull/Noell)

Wye Junction
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Liberty Warehouse

Room in Condo on S Duke St

Brookdale Apartments

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Liberty Square

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Vanguard

901 South

413 Canal St

103 W Main St

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Camden Durham
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906 Juniper St
Central Park, Durham, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Central Park?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Park Studio Apartments | $1,489 | $1,192 | $2,589 |
| Central Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,797 | $815 | $5,120 |
| Central Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,596 | $1,250 | $5,770 |
| Central Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,910 | $2,087 | $7,343 |
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There are currently 25 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Central Park Neighborhood of Durham, NC.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Room Rental – Durham | Dillard (Inside Unit) - 1st floor - Suite A | 1BR,1BA | $840 |
| 605 West End | Gregson | Studio,1BA | $1,197 |
| 901 South | 901 South - 1bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,199 |
| Brightleaf on Main | S2 | Studio,1BA | $1,272 |
| Rigsbee Collection | S1 318 Collection | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1003 Lamond Ave, Unit Apt B | 1003 Lamond Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| Liberty Warehouse | C3 | 2BR,2BA | $2.40 |
| West Village | B2D-Renovated | 2BR,2BA | $1.91 |
| American Tobacco Apartments (Old Bull/Noell) | Old Bull 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.27 |
| 912 Calvin St, Unit A | 912 Calvin St | 2BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| 901 South | 901 South - 1bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.65 |
| Van Alen | A1 | Studio ,1BA | $2.56 |
| Whetstone | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.40 |
| Cortland Bull City | Allen | Studio ,1BA | $2.56 |
| Venable Durham Apartments | Blackwell | Studio ,1BA | $2.70 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCentral Park, Durham, NC
Ranked #45
Among cities in North Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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3.0Pet Friendly
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.
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