Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Durham Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $400 (158 Rentals)

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Vivo Living Ivy Creek
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$799 - $949
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$614 - $764
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$185
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$799 - $949
Studio Apartments Available Now

Vivo Living Ivy Creek

1920 Ivy Creek BlvdDurham, NC 27707
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Vivo Living Durham
$805 - $1,224
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$620 - $1,039
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$185
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$805 - $1,224
Studio Apartments Available Mar 6

Vivo Living Durham

2517 Guess RdDurham, NC 27705
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South Point
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$899 - $1,399
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$854 - $1,354
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$45
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$899 - $1,399
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For Availability

South Point

3201 Myra StDurham, NC 27707
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Regency Place Apartments
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$899 - $1,199
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$822 - $1,122
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$77
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$899 - $1,199
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Regency Place Apartments

3523 N Roxboro StDurham, NC 27704
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The Forest
$910 - $2,215
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$862 - $2,167
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$48
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$910 - $2,215
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Forest

800 White Pine DrDurham, NC 27705
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Mission University Pines
$968 - $2,451
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$905 - $2,388
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$63
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$968 - $2,451
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Mission University Pines

614 Snow Crest TrlDurham, NC 27707
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Element at Creekside
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$1,069 - $1,539
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$1,019 - $1,489
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$50
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$1,069 - $1,539
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Element at Creekside

18 Weather Hill CirDurham, NC 27706
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Forest Pointe
$1,070 - $1,450
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$1,060 - $1,440
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$10
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$1,070 - $1,450
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Forest Pointe

1906 Guess RdDurham, NC 27705
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Garrett West
$1,075 - $2,114
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$1,029 - $2,068
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$46
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$1,075 - $2,114
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Garrett West

4130 Garrett RdDurham, NC 27707
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910 Fiske St

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Downtown Durham, Durham, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Durham Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Durham area of Durham, NC is a Studio unit found at Vivo Living Ivy Creek priced from $799. Dupont Circle has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $827. Here are the most affordable Downtown Durham apartments for rent in Durham, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vivo Living Ivy CreekSTDO - StudioStudio,1BA$799
Dupont CircleThe Brightleaf 4001BR,1BA$827
Professional Coliving - Private Room & Walk-in Closet - Utilities and Wifi Included!Private Room & Walk-in Closet - Utilities & Wif...1BR,1BA$875
Icon Downtown DurhamA1 Studio C Standard -Call for AvailabilityStudio,1BA$875
Willowdaile111BR,1BA$879
Crossdale FlatsA1 - Deluxe1BR,1BA$895
The Oaks at NorthgateThe Oak2BR,1BA$899
Regency Place Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$899
Crossings @ 5011x1 Creekview Classic- Call for Availability1BR,1BA$900
Reserve @ Blu Townhomes1x1 Standard- Call For Availability1BR,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Durham, NC

As of February 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Durham area is the $1.00 price per square foot 2BR/2BA Upper Floor Model at 2211 Morehead Ave in the in the Fayetteville Street Corridor neighborhood starting from $1,249. The second greatest value Downtown Durham apartment is the The Eno 1162 Model at Lenox East starting at $1,239 with a $1.07 price per square foot in the Downtown Durham neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Durham apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2211 Morehead Ave2BR/2BA Upper Floor2BR,2BA$1.00
Lenox EastThe Eno 11622BR,2.5BA$1.07
Taylor's PondThe Eno 11622BR,2.5BA$1.16
Georgetown Manor2 bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.29
Colonial Townhouses- Students save up to 10%!Yorktown2BR,1.5BA$1.21
Monarch ApartmentsMonarch - 2 bed (without W/D units)2BR,2BA$1.20
Holly HillTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.27
Trinity Properties - Campus Walk2 bedroom/1 bath2BR,1BA$1.24
Vetra Forest Hills - Lexington StreetB12BR,1BA$1.23
The Mews Apartments and TownhomesThe Dover1BR,1BA$1.22

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Downtown Durham, Durham, NC

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across North Carolina and customized analysis for Central Durham, NC. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, multifamily communities for the kids, proximity to transit, and more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

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 Reserve @ Blu Townhomes which is listed at $775, while the average apartment in Downtown Durham costs $1,871.

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 572 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 $913 which is $958 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Durham.

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