Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Garrett Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $700 (52 Rentals)

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Garrett West
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$1,177 - $2,102
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Garrett West

4130 Garrett RdDurham, NC 27707
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Avana 55Twelve
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$1,308 - $6,007
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Avana 55Twelve

5512 Sunlight DrDurham, NC 27707
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Kerley Gardens
2 Bedroom Apartments

Kerley Gardens

5214-5222 Kerley RdDurham, NC 27705
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Hawk's Nest
2 Bedroom Apartments

Hawk's Nest

3400 Sandy Creek DrDurham, NC 27705
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Lancaster Commons
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lancaster Commons

2709 Western BypDurham, NC 27705
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Solista Durham
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Solista Durham

205 Emerald Pond LnDurham, NC 27705
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Holiday Durham Regent
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Holiday Durham Regent

3007 Pickett RdDurham, NC 27705
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Notting Hill
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$1,379 - $4,524
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Notting Hill

100 Drew Hill LnChapel Hill, NC 27514
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Garrett, Durham, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Garrett Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Garrett area of Durham, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at The Mews Apartments and Townhomes priced from $902. Vivo Living Ivy Creek has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $925. Here are the most affordable Garrett apartments for rent in Durham, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Mews Apartments and TownhomesThe Dover1BR,1BA$902
Vivo Living Ivy CreekDeluxe StudioStudio,1BA$925
Crossings @ 501 ApartmentsCreekview Semi-Upgraded1BR,1BA$950
Mission University PinesA31BR,1BA$991
South Point1 Bedroom 1 Bathoom1BR,1BA$999
Glenbrook East and WestThe Brightleaf GWII 5351BR,1BA$999
Nova Chapel HillRedwood1BR,1BA$1,025
Poplar West ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,035
Colonial Townhouses- Students save up to 10%!Williamsburg1BR,1BA$1,050
Chapel Tower - Students save up to 10%!Carolina2BR,1BA$1,070

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Garrett, NC

As of June 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Garrett area is the $1.39 price per square foot C1 Model at The Apartments at Midtown 501 in the in the Sayward Drive neighborhood starting from $1,593. The second greatest value Garrett apartment is the Barcelona Model at J501 Estates starting at $1,736 with a $1.52 price per square foot in the Downtown Durham neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Garrett apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Apartments at Midtown 501C13BR,2BA$1.39
J501 EstatesBarcelona2BR,2BA$1.52
Dobbins Hill Apartment Homes3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.53
Alden Place at South SquarePamlico2BR,1BA$1.47
University Ridge ApartmentsA71BR,1BA$1.49
ReNew DurhamAtlanta1BR,1BA$1.45
Poplar ManorTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.54
The Mews Apartments and TownhomesThe Dover1BR,1BA$1.20
Mission University PinesA21BR,1BA$1.36
South Point1 Bedroom 1 Bathoom1BR,1BA$1.43

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ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in areas across the United States, including Durham. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places that make kids happy, and other valuable search options. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Garrett Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Garrett?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Garrett is under $1,070.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Garrett?

The cheapest apartment in Garrett is The Mews Apartments and Townhomes which is listed at $902, while the average apartment in Garrett costs $1,946.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Garrett?

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 191 regular apartments in Garrett 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 Garrett?

Cheap apartments in Garrett have an average cost of $703 which is $1,243 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Garrett.

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