Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Crest Street Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $700 (15 Rentals)

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Dupont Circle
1 Bedroom Apartments

Dupont Circle

500 Dupont DrDurham, NC 27705
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Avalon East
1 Bedroom Apartments

Avalon East

325 Bridgefield PlDurham, NC 27705
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Crest Street, Durham, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Crest Street Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Crest Street area of Durham, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Dupont Circle priced from $722. Vivo Living Durham has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $799. Here are the most affordable Crest Street apartments for rent in Durham, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Dupont CircleThe Brightleaf 6001BR,1BA$722
Vivo Living DurhamCARO-B - The Carolinas - BStudio,1BA$799
Avalon EastThe Brightleaf 6501BR,1BA$895
Duke Manor- Students save up to 10%!Hereford1BR,1BA$945
ReNew West DurhamAugusta1BR,1BA$1,014

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Crest Street, NC

As of October 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Crest Street area is the $1.36 price per square foot 2 bedroom/1 bath Model at Trinity Properties - Campus Walk in the in the Downtown Durham neighborhood starting from $1,195. The second greatest value Crest Street apartment is the The Sara Model at The Belmont starting at $1,514 with a $1.92 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Trinity Properties - Campus Walk2 bedroom/1 bath2BR,1BA$1.36
The BelmontThe Sara1BR,1BA$1.92
Berkshire Main StreetBiltmore1BR,1BA$2.18
Holly HillOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.60
LaSalle Pointe ApartmentsThe Brightleaf 7001BR,1BA$1.57
Avalon EastThe Brightleaf 6501BR,1BA$1.38
ReNew West DurhamAugusta1BR,1BA$1.69
Chapel Tower - Students save up to 10%!Morreene1BR,1BA$2.10
Duke Manor- Students save up to 10%!Hereford1BR,1BA$1.72
Dupont CircleThe Brightleaf 5251BR,1BA$1.61

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Crest Street, Durham, NC

Ranked #51

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

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2.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Crest Street Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Crest Street?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Crest Street is at Vivo Living Durham listed at $799.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Crest Street Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Crest Street Apartment is $846 at Dupont Circle.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Crest Street is starting from $1,195 at Trinity Properties - Campus Walk.

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