
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Garrett Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $800 (17 Rentals)
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Garrett, Durham, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Garrett?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Garrett Studio Apartments | $1,018 | $874 | $1,439 |
Garrett 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,455 | $908 | $2,282 |
Garrett 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,755 | $1,075 | $2,764 |
Garrett 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,077 | $1,550 | $4,821 |
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Cheapest Available Garrett Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Garrett area of Durham, NC is a Studio unit found at Vivo Living Ivy Creek priced from $874. Crossings @ 501 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable Garrett apartments for rent in Durham, NC:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Vivo Living Ivy Creek | Studio | Studio,1BA | $874 |
Crossings @ 501 | 1x1 Creekview Classic- Call for Availability | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
Glenbrook East and West | The Brightleaf GWII 535 | 1BR,1BA | $1,016 |
The Mews Apartments and Townhomes | The Dover | 1BR,1BA | $1,063 |
Mission University Pines | A4 w/ Den | 1BR,1BA | $1,097 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Garrett, NC
As of June 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Garrett area is the $1.61 price per square foot C1 Model at Avana 55Twelve in the in the Downtown Durham neighborhood starting from $1,983. The second greatest value Garrett apartment is the The Eno 1162 Model at Pickett Square Townhomes starting at $1,409 with a $1.21 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Avana 55Twelve | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $1.61 |
Pickett Square Townhomes | The Eno 1162 | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.21 |
Garrett West | FAB | 2BR,2BA | $1.44 |
Alden Place at South Square | Alexander | 1BR,1BA | $1.51 |
Mission University Pines | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $1.41 |
The Bailey Apartments | A1 - Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1.64 |
The Mews Apartments and Townhomes | The Dover | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
MAA Patterson | 11A | 1BR,1BA | $1.72 |
Crossings @ 501 | 1x1 Creekview Upgraded- Call for Availability | 1BR,1BA | $1.78 |
Glenbrook East and West | The Brightleaf GWII 535 | 1BR,1BA | $1.90 |
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Getting Around the Garrett Neighborhood in Durham, NC
Walk Score®
38 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
36 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
26 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $1,278.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Garrett?
The cheapest apartment in Garrett is Crossings @ 501 which is listed at $950, while the average apartment in Garrett costs $1,953.
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 35 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 $375 which is $1,578 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Garrett.
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