Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Garrett Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $800 (37 Rentals)

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Kerley Gardens

5214-5222 Kerley RdDurham, NC 27705
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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 Studio unit found at Vivo Living Ivy Creek priced from $839. South Point has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $899. Here are the most affordable Garrett apartments for rent in Durham, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vivo Living Ivy CreekSTDO - StudioStudio,1BA$839
South Point1 Bedroom 1 Bathoom1BR,1BA$899
Crossings @ 5011x1 Creekview Classic- Call for Availability1BR,1BA$950
Glenbrook East and WestThe Brightleaf GWII 5351BR,1BA$963
Poplar West Apartments1 bedroom/1 bath1BR,1BA$995
Lenox at Patterson PlaceDoverStudio,1BA$999
Mission University PinesA11BR,1BA$1,002
The Mews Apartments and TownhomesThe Dover1BR,1BA$1,008
Nova Chapel HillRedwood1BR,1BA$1,075
LaSalle Pointe ApartmentsThe Brightleaf 7001BR,1BA$1,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Garrett, NC

As of December 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Garrett area is the $1.22 price per square foot Yorktown Model at Colonial Townhouses- Students save up to 10%! in the in the Downtown Durham neighborhood starting from $1,310. The second greatest value Garrett apartment is the Serenity at Booker Creek Model at Booker Creek - Students save up to 10%! starting at $1,535 with a $1.49 price per square foot in the North Garrett Road Community 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.
Colonial Townhouses- Students save up to 10%!Yorktown2BR,1.5BA$1.22
Booker Creek - Students save up to 10%!Serenity at Booker Creek2BR,1.5BA$1.49
J 501 EstatesSydney1BR,1BA$1.49
South Square TownhomesThe Windsor 22BR,1.5BA$1.48
Avana 55TwelveA21BR,1BA$1.46
Alden Place at South SquareRichmond1BR,1BA$1.42
ReNew DurhamAtlanta1BR,1BA$1.49
Garrett WestMOD1BR,1BA$1.54
The Mews Apartments and TownhomesThe Dover1BR,1BA$1.34
South Point1 Bedroom 1 Bathoom1BR,1BA$1.28

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Garrett, Durham, NC

Ranked #26

Among cities in North Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

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!

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

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • 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 $1,100.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Garrett?

The cheapest apartment in Garrett is South Point which is listed at $899, while the average apartment in Garrett costs $1,870.

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 159 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 $554 which is $1,316 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Garrett.

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