Cheap Homes for Rent in Crest Street Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $900 (9 Rentals)

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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 1 Bed unit found at Duke Manor- Students save up to 10%! priced from $975. Chapel Tower - 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Duke Manor- Students save up to 10%!Hereford1BR,1BA$975
Chapel Tower - Students save up to 10%!Morreene1BR,1BA$990
Dupont CircleThe Brightleaf 750 - Duplex1BR,1BA$1,006

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Crest Street, NC

As of June 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Crest Street area is the $1.71 price per square foot Amber Suite Model at Erwin Terrace Apartments in the in the Downtown Durham neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Crest Street apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Holly Hill starting at $1,280 with a $1.33 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.
Erwin Terrace ApartmentsAmber Suite2BR,2BA$1.71
Holly HillTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.33
Trinity Properties - Campus Walk2 bedroom/1 bath2BR,1BA$1.47
The BelmontThe Cameron1BR,1BA$1.69
Poplar ManorTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.54
Dupont CircleThe Brightleaf 750 - Duplex1BR,1BA$1.34
LaSalle Pointe ApartmentsThe Brightleaf 7401BR,1BA$1.75
ReNew West DurhamAugusta1BR,1BA$2.03
Chapel Tower - Students save up to 10%!Morreene1BR,1BA$1.74
Duke Manor- Students save up to 10%!Hereford1BR,1BA$1.77

Frequently Asked Questions about Crest Street

What type of rentals are currently available in Crest Street?

There are currently 48 Apartments for Rent in Crest Street, NC with pricing that ranges from $950 to $4,306. There are also 22 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Crest Street ranging from $945 to $2,525.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Crest Street?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Crest Street ranges from $945 to $2,525 with an average monthly rent of $1,814.

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