
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Crest Street Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $800 (30 Rentals)
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Crest Street, Durham, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Crest Street?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crest Street Studio Apartments | $1,423 | $970 | $1,894 |
| Crest Street 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,653 | $990 | $2,324 |
| Crest Street 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,155 | $1,135 | $3,918 |
| Crest Street 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,471 | $1,595 | $4,011 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 30 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Crest Street Neighborhood of Durham, NC.
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Cheapest Available Crest Street Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Crest Street area of Durham, NC is a Studio unit found at Vivo Living Durham priced from $970. Duke Manor- Students save up to 10%! has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $990. Here are the most affordable Crest Street apartments for rent in Durham, NC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vivo Living Durham | The Carolinas A | Studio,1BA | $970 |
| Duke Manor- Students save up to 10%! | Hereford | 1BR,1BA | $990 |
| Poplar West Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,035 |
| LaSalle Pointe Apartments | The Brightleaf 700 | 1BR,1BA | $1,099 |
| ReNew West Durham | Augusta | 1BR,1BA | $1,139 |
| Chapel Tower - Students save up to 10%! | Carolina | 2BR,1BA | $1,155 |
| Holly Hill | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| Trinity Properties - Campus Walk | 2 bedroom/1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,295 |
| Heights Lasalle | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,495 |
| The Belmont | The Sara | 1BR,1BA | $1,499 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Crest Street, NC
As of August 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Crest Street area is the $1.48 price per square foot 3 Beds, 3 Baths Model at Ninth Street Commons in the in the Downtown Durham neighborhood starting from $3,245. The second greatest value Crest Street apartment is the 2 1.5 TH Model at Residences at Erwin Mill starting at $1,983 with a $1.77 price per square foot in the Downtown Durham neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Crest Street apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ninth Street Commons | 3 Beds, 3 Baths | 3BR,3BA | $1.48 |
| Residences at Erwin Mill | 2 1.5 TH | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.77 |
| Erwin Terrace Apartments | Amber Suite | 2BR,2BA | $1.71 |
| Chapel Tower - Students save up to 10%! | Duke | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.27 |
| Trinity Properties - Campus Walk | 2 bedroom/1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| Holly Hill | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
| Lofts at Lakeview | A4 | 1BR,1BA | $2.14 |
| LaSalle Pointe Apartments | The Brightleaf 700 | 1BR,1BA | $1.57 |
| ReNew West Durham | Augusta | 1BR,1BA | $1.90 |
| Duke Manor- Students save up to 10%! | Hereford | 1BR,1BA | $1.80 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Crest Street Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Crest Street?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Crest Street is under $1,499.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Crest Street?
The cheapest apartment in Crest Street is Duke Manor- Students save up to 10%! which is listed at $990, while the average apartment in Crest Street costs $1,880.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Crest Street?
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 257 regular apartments in Crest Street 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 Crest Street?
Cheap apartments in Crest Street have an average cost of $924 which is $956 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Crest Street.
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