Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hillandale Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $600 (13 Rentals)

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Hillandale, Durham, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Hillandale Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Hillandale area of Durham, NC is a Studio unit found at Vivo Living Durham priced from $799. Crystal Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $969. Here are the most affordable Hillandale apartments for rent in Durham, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vivo Living DurhamThe CarolinasStudio,1BA$799
Crystal VillageEmerald1BR,1BA$969
Willowdaile11SD1BR,1BA$995
The Element Apartments1x1 Standard- Call for Availability1BR,1BA$1,000
Duke Manor- Students save up to 10%!Hereford1BR,1BA$1,090

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hillandale, NC

As of June 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hillandale area is the $1.69 price per square foot The Washington Model at The Belmont in the in the Downtown Durham neighborhood starting from $1,839. The second greatest value Hillandale apartment is the 1 Bed, 1 bath Model at Woodstone at Croasdaile Farm starting at $1,350 with a $1.61 price per square foot in the Downtown Durham neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hillandale apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The BelmontThe Washington2BR,2BA$1.69
Woodstone at Croasdaile Farm1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.61
Croasdaile21Z2BR,1BA$2.16
Lodge at Croasdaile FarmC11BR,1BA$1.90
The Element Apartments1x1 Upgraded- Call for Availability1BR,1BA$1.69
Heights LasalleA11BR,1BA$2.38
Crossdale FlatsA1 - Deluxe1BR,1BA$1.80
Crystal VillageEmerald1BR,1BA$1.54
Willowdaile11Z1BR,1BA$1.89
Duke Manor- Students save up to 10%!Hereford1BR,1BA$1.94

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Hillandale, Durham, NC

Ranked #53

Among neighborhoods in Durham, NC for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Hillandale Neighborhood in Durham, NC

Walk Score®

56 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

63 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

35 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hillandale Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Hillandale?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Hillandale is under $1,562.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Hillandale?

The cheapest apartment in Hillandale is Crystal Village which is listed at $969, while the average apartment in Hillandale costs $3,100.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Hillandale?

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 41 regular apartments in Hillandale 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 Hillandale?

Cheap apartments in Hillandale have an average cost of $747 which is $2,353 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hillandale.

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