Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Government Services District Durham, NC from $600 (35 Rentals)

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Barton
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Barton

1507 Mathison StDurham, NC 27701
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1 Bedroom Apartments

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815 Dacian AveDurham, NC 27701
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Daylight Apartments

315-317 W Trinity AveDurham, NC 27701
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Liberty Square
1 Bedroom Apartments

Liberty Square

545 Liberty StDurham, NC 27701
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Vanguard
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Vanguard

544 Liberty StDurham, NC 27701

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Government Services District, Durham, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Government Services District Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Government Services District area of Durham, NC is a Studio unit found at Brightleaf on Main priced from $1,121. Atlas Durham has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,130. Here are the most affordable Government Services District apartments for rent in Durham, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Brightleaf on MainS2Studio,1BA$1,121
Atlas DurhamDaisyStudio,1BA$1,130
605 West EndVickers1BR,1BA$1,204
Lantower BullhouseS1.1Studio,1BA$1,226
901 South Apartments Durham Downtown901 South - 2bed2BR,1BA$1,249
WhetstoneA11BR,1BA$1,259
The Lofts at Southside Apartments1 Bedroom Live-Work Loft1BR,1BA$1,283
Cortland Bull CityAllenStudio,1BA$1,295
Wye JunctionS3 ADA1BR,1BA$1,300
The RamseyS1AStudio,1BA$1,380

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Government Services District, NC

As of January 28, 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 1 Bed, 2 baths Model at 107 E Parrish St starting at $2,600 with a $1.55 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1003 Lamond Ave, Unit Apt B1003 Lamond Ave3BR,1BA$1.47
107 E Parrish St1 Bed, 2 baths1BR,2BA$1.55
West VillageB2B-32BR,2BA$2.32
The Lofts at Southside Apartments2 Bedroom Townhouse2BR,1BA$1.63
American Tobacco Apartments (Old Bull/Noell)Old Bull 2x12BR,1BA$2.27
901 South Apartments Durham Downtown901 South - 2bed2BR,1BA$1.56
Lantower BullhouseA1.61BR,1BA$1.98
Camden DurhamA41BR,1BA$2.35
WhetstoneA11BR,1BA$2.16
Cortland Bull CityBlackwellStudio ,1BA$2.48

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Government Services District, Durham, NC

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

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website works hard to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Durham. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, family-friendly amenities, proximity to transit, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

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 $1,380.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Government Services District?

The cheapest apartment in Government Services District is 605 West End which is listed at $1,204, while the average apartment in Government Services District costs $4,065.

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 184 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 $787 which is $3,278 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Government Services District.

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