
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Durham Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $795 (123 Rentals)


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1312 Fay St

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911 Fiske St

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South Point

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Springfield

Anderson Apartments

1501 Chapel Hill Rd

910 Arnette Ave

Stonewood Apartments

Duke Manor- Students save up to 10%!

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Croasdaile

The Element Apartments

Poplar Manor

Colonial Townhouses- Students save up to 10%!

Chapel Tower - Students save up to 10%!

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Downtown Durham, Durham, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Durham?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Durham Studio Apartments | $1,469 | $799 | $3,600 |
Downtown Durham 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,661 | $795 | $4,829 |
| Downtown Durham 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,052 | $995 | $7,661 |
| Downtown Durham 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,431 | $1,300 | $9,323 |
| Downtown Durham 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,212 | $1,700 | $2,521 |
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There are currently 123 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Durham Neighborhood of Durham, NC.
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Durham, Durham, NC
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Durham Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Durham?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Durham is under $900.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Durham?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Durham is Community Room Rental – Durham which is listed at $840, while the average apartment in Downtown Durham costs $1,642.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Durham?
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 502 regular apartments in Downtown Durham 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 Downtown Durham?
Cheap apartments in Downtown Durham have an average cost of $814 which is $828 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Durham.
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