2408 Harvard Ave, Unit Bedroom #1 w/Private Entrance
2408 Harvard Ave
DurhamNC27703
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Durham Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $400 (192 Rentals)
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1220 S Roxboro St
1220 S Roxboro StDurham, NC 27707
2515 Ashe St
DurhamNC27703
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$799 - $949
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$614 - $764
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Vivo Living Ivy Creek
1920 Ivy Creek BlvdDurham, NC 27707
844 Horton Rd, Unit 59A
844 Horton Rd
DurhamNC27704
7 Misty Creek Ct
DurhamNC27705
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$809 - $1,8591 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Glenbrook East and West
5010 Garrett RdDurham, NC 27707
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$820
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$630
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$190
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$820
Vivo Living Durham
2517 Guess RdDurham, NC 27705
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$875 - $1,500Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For Availability
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1500 Duke University RdDurham, NC 27701
1516 E Geer St
DurhamNC27704
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$885 - $2,414
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$822 - $2,351
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$63
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Mission University Pines
614 Snow Crest TrlDurham, NC 27707
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$885 - $1,390
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$827 - $1,332
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Willowdaile
3835 Guess RdDurham, NC 27705
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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
South Point
3201 Myra StDurham, NC 27707
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$899 - $1,6501 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Oaks at Northgate
1306 Leon StDurham, NC 27705
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$900 - $1,9001 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Reserve @ Blu Townhomes
1237 Naples PlDurham, NC 27703
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$900 - $1,5251 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For Availability
Crossings @ 501
4230 Garrett RdDurham, NC 27707
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Strawberry Hill Apartments
1321 Newcastle RdDurham, NC 27704
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$944
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$944
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Carver Creek Apartments
531 E Carver StDurham, NC 27704
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$950 - $1,5501 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For Availability
SoHo Apartment Homes
901 Chalk Level RdDurham, NC 27704
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$950 - $1,9652 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Vetra Forest Hills - Lexington Street
2029 Bedford StDurham, NC 27707
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The Element Apartments
1400 Wyldewood RdDurham, NC 27704
1424 Scholar Dr
DurhamNC27703
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$960 - $1,840
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$940 - $1,820
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Duke Manor- Students save up to 10%!
311 S Lasalle StDurham, NC 27705
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$975 - $1,2991 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For Availability
BLU Station Apartments
518 N Hardee StDurham, NC 27703
810 Lee St
DurhamNC27701
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The Mews Apartments and Townhomes
1801 Williamsburg RdDurham, NC 27707
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$990 - $2,115
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$942 - $2,067
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The Forest
800 White Pine DrDurham, NC 27705
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$999 - $1,6512 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Viceroy Apartments
1700 Chapel Hill RdDurham, NC 27707
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$999 - $1,259
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$922 - $1,182
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$77
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$999 - $1,259
Regency Place Apartments
3523 N Roxboro StDurham, NC 27704
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$999 - $1,5021 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Stonewood Apartments
4524 Newby DrDurham, NC 27704
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$1,000
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$1,000
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600 N Hyde Park Ave, Unit A
600 N Hyde Park AveDurham, NC 27703
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$1,000 - $1,805
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$952 - $1,757
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Croasdaile
1829 Front StDurham, NC 27705
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$1,019 - $2,1391 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
ReNew West Durham
700 Morreene RdDurham, NC 27705
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$1,025 - $1,2501 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Poplar Manor
902-904 Lambeth CirDurham, NC 27705
910 Fiske St
DurhamNC27703
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$1,029 - $2,1891 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
ReNew Durham
3554 Weymouth StDurham, NC 27707
200 E Umstead St
DurhamNC27707
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$1,035 - $1,495Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available May 1
Poplar West Apartments
700-896 Louise CirDurham, NC 27705
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$1,050 - $1,3001 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Anderson Apartments
1600 Anderson StDurham, NC 27707
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$1,050 - $1,4851 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Crystal Village
2610-A Camellia StDurham, NC 27705
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103 Young Ave
DurhamNC27703
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$1,069 - $1,509
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$1,019 - $1,459
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Element at Creekside
18 Weather Hill CirDurham, NC 27706
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$1,070 - $1,450
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$1,060 - $1,440
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Forest Pointe
1906 Guess RdDurham, NC 27705
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$1,075
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$1,075
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$1,075
503 Canal St, Unit A
503 Canal StDurham, NC 27701
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Rolling Hills Apartments
412 E Pilot StDurham, NC 27707
212 Macon St
DurhamNC27701
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$1,0951 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 1
1501 Chapel Hill Rd
1501 Chapel Hill RdDurham, NC 27701
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1501 Chapel Hill Rd
1501 Chapel Hill RdDurham, NC 27701
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$1,095 - $1,6952 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Trinity Properties - Campus Walk
2724 Campus Walk AveDurham, NC 27705
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LaSalle Pointe Apartments
710-720 S Lasalle StDurham, NC 27705
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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 |
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| Downtown Durham Studio Apartments | $1,448 | $799 | $3,352 |
| Downtown Durham 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,653 | $795 | $4,190 |
| Downtown Durham 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,154 | $899 | $4,867 |
| Downtown Durham 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,641 | $1,300 | $7,394 |
| Downtown Durham 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,097 | $1,700 | $2,567 |
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Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 192 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Durham Neighborhood of Durham, NC.
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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. Vivo Living Durham has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $820. Here are the most affordable Downtown Durham apartments for rent in Durham, NC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Vivo Living Ivy Creek | STDO - Studio | Studio,1BA | $799 |
| Vivo Living Durham | CARO-B - The Carolinas - B | Studio,1BA | $820 |
| Dupont Circle | The Brightleaf 400 | 1BR,1BA | $871 |
| Community Room Rental – Durham | Private Room & Walk-in Closet - Utilities & Wif... | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
| Icon Downtown Durham | A1 Studio C Standard -Call for Availability | Studio,1BA | $875 |
| Lenox East | The Brightleaf 650 | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
| Mission University Pines | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $885 |
| Avalon East | The Brightleaf 650 | 1BR,1BA | $885 |
| University Ridge Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| The Oaks at Northgate | The Oak | 2BR,1BA | $899 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Durham, NC
As of April 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Durham area is the $1.25 price per square foot Maverick Model at Braxton Townhomes in the in the Fayetteville Street Corridor neighborhood starting from $1,950. The second greatest value Downtown Durham apartment is the The Eno 1162 Model at Taylor's Pond starting at $1,321 with a $1.14 price per square foot in the Fayetteville Street Corridor neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Durham apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Braxton Townhomes | Maverick | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.25 |
| Taylor's Pond | The Eno 1162 | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.14 |
| Georgetown Manor | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.29 |
| Colonial Townhouses- Students save up to 10%! | Yorktown | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.20 |
| Monarch Apartments | Monarch - 2 bed (without W/D units) | 2BR,2BA | $1.20 |
| Trinity Properties - Campus Walk | 2 bedroom/1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.24 |
| Viceroy Apartments | VR 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| Vetra Forest Hills - Lexington Street | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| The Mews Apartments and Townhomes | The Dover | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| South Point | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathoom | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
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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 $899.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Durham?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Durham is Dupont Circle which is listed at $871, while the average apartment in Downtown Durham costs $2,063.
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 591 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 $1,013 which is $1,050 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Durham.
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