Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Government Services District Durham, NC from $600 (34 Rentals)

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Barton
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Barton

1507 Mathison StDurham, NC 27701
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Brookdale Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Brookdale Apartments

815 Dacian AveDurham, NC 27701
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Daylight Apartments
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 Whetstone priced from $1,035. 901 South Apartments Durham Downtown has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,099. Here are the most affordable Government Services District apartments for rent in Durham, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
WhetstoneS1Studio,1BA$1,035
901 South Apartments Durham Downtown901 South - 1bed1BR,1BA$1,099
Venable Durham ApartmentsBlackwellStudio,1BA$1,153
West VillageS1D-2Studio,1BA$1,211
Brightleaf on MainS2Studio,1BA$1,229
Cortland Bull CityBlackwellStudio,1BA$1,249
The Lofts at Southside Apartments1 Bedroom Loft1BR,1BA$1,255
605 West EndBrightleaf1BR,1BA$1,258
Atlas DurhamPearl - OriStudio,1BA$1,280
Lantower BullhouseS1.1Studio,1BA$1,306

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Government Services District, NC

As of November 12, 2025 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 Old Bull 2x1 Model at American Tobacco Apartments (Old Bull/Noell) starting at $1,950 with a $2.27 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
American Tobacco Apartments (Old Bull/Noell)Old Bull 2x12BR,1BA$2.27
The Lofts at Southside Apartments1 Bedroom Live-Work Loft1BR,1BA$1.55
901 South Apartments Durham Downtown901 South - 1bed1BR,1BA$1.52
Aura 5091 Bed/1 Bath-A11BR,1BA$2.35
Camden DurhamA71BR,1BA$2.32
Lantower BullhouseS2.1Studio ,1BA$2.01
WhetstoneA11BR,1BA$2.30
Brightleaf on MainS1M1Studio ,1BA$2.31
Cortland Bull CityAllenStudio ,1BA$2.32

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Government Services District, Durham, NC

Ranked #23

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

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.

Getting Around the Government Services District Neighborhood in Durham, NC

Walk Score®

92 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

72 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

58 / 100

Good Transit

Many 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 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 $1,306.

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

The cheapest apartment in Government Services District is 901 South Apartments Durham Downtown which is listed at $1,099, while the average apartment in Government Services District costs $4,099.

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 175 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 $1,198 which is $2,901 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Government Services District.

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