Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Durham Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $950 (82 Rentals)

Viceroy Apartments

The Oaks at Northgate

Crossings @ 501

Rolling Hills Apartments

Poplar West Apartments

Trinity Properties - Campus Walk
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SoHo Apartment Homes

BLU Station Apartments

910 Fiske St

ReNew Durham

Glenbrook East and West

Willow Bend Apartments

The Element Apartments
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Forest Pointe

Duke Manor- Students save up to 10%!

Alden Place at South Square

4215 Thames Ave

Mission University Pines

South Square Townhomes
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Murchison Apartments

409 E Maynard Ave

Icon Downtown Durham

1308 Ivy St

The Bailey Apartments

Colonial Townhouses- Students save up to 10%!

Chapel Tower - Students save up to 10%!

Haven at Patterson Place
Durham's Best Affordable Neighborhoods
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The Forest

The Mews Apartments and Townhomes

501 Towns-Lexington Street Apartments

Independence Park

J 501 Estates

Crossdale Flats

Chandler at University Tower
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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 | $1,348 | $749 | $3,899 |
| Downtown Durham 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,663 | $700 | $4,132 |
Downtown Durham 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,005 | $950 | $6,344 |
| Downtown Durham 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,437 | $1,348 | $7,304 |
| Downtown Durham 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,344 | $2,796 | $3,892 |
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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 Viceroy Apartments which is listed at $999, while the average apartment in Downtown Durham costs $3,344.
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 414 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 $738 which is $2,606 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Durham.
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Your Guide to the Top 10 Affordable Neighborhoods to Rent in Durham, NC
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I'm Billy, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Durham, North Carolina. And if you’re considering settling down in Durham, you’re in luck.

Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Everything is a negotiation in real estate!















