
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Government Services District Durham, NC from $600 (41 Rentals)
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810 Lee St

1114 Carroll St

Atlas Durham

510 Gurley St

Brightleaf on Main

Geerhouse
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721 Liberty St

1120 Elmo St

413 Canal St

1111 South St
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1604 E Main St

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600 S Duke St
Government Services District, Durham, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Government Services District?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government Services District Studio Apartments | $1,529 | $1,150 | $2,510 |
| Government Services District 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,030 | $815 | $6,075 |
| Government Services District 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,992 | $1,095 | $7,661 |
| Government Services District 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,704 | $2,500 | $6,063 |
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Cheapest Available Government Services District Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Government Services District area of Durham, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Community Room Rental – Durham priced from $840. 901 South Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,150. Here are the most affordable Government Services District apartments for rent in Durham, NC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Room Rental – Durham | Dillard (Inside Unit) - 1st floor - Suite A | 1BR,1BA | $840 |
| 901 South Apartments | 901 South - 1bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
| Atlas Durham | Daisy | Studio,1BA | $1,150 |
| Brightleaf on Main | M1 | Studio,1BA | $1,179 |
| The Ramsey | S1E | Studio,1BA | $1,345 |
| Geerhouse | S1D | Studio,1BA | $1,369 |
| Whetstone | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,394 |
| Venable Durham Apartments | Blackwell | Studio,1BA | $1,453 |
| Rigsbee Collection | A6 318 Collection | 1BR,1BA | $1,550 |
| The Lofts at Southside Apartments | 2 Bedroom Loft | 2BR,1BA | $1,559 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Government Services District, NC
As of August 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Government Services District area is the $1.47 price per square foot 1003 Lamond Ave Model at 1003 Lamond Ave, Unit Apt B in the in the Government Services District neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Government Services District apartment is the B4 Model at Van Alen starting at $2,505 with a $2.26 price per square foot in the Fayetteville Street Corridor neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Government Services District apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1003 Lamond Ave, Unit Apt B | 1003 Lamond Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| Van Alen | B4 | 2BR,2BA | $2.26 |
| The Lofts at Southside Apartments | 2 Bedroom Townhouse | 2BR,1BA | $1.63 |
| 807 E Main St | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.64 |
| American Tobacco Apartments (Old Bull/Noell) | Old Bull 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.27 |
| Lantower Bullhouse | A1.2 | 1BR,1BA | $2.27 |
| Cortland Bull City | Duke | 1BR,1BA | $2.26 |
| 901 South Apartments | 901 South - 1bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
| 605 West End | Vickers | 1BR,1BA | $2.43 |
| The Ramsey | S1E | Studio ,1BA | $2.34 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Government Services District Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Government Services District?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Government Services District is under $1,559.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Government Services District?
The cheapest apartment in Government Services District is Community Room Rental – Durham which is listed at $840, while the average apartment in Government Services District costs $2,085.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Government Services District?
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 82 regular apartments in Government Services District 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 Government Services District?
Cheap apartments in Government Services District have an average cost of $667 which is $1,418 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Government Services District.
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