
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hillandale Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $900 (30 Rentals)
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Willowdaile

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Croasdaile

2421 Camellia Dr

4215 Thames Ave

Lodge at Croasdaile Farm

2211 Peppertree St

1020 Sedgefield St

901 Sedgefield St
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Crossdale Flats

1023 Berkeley St
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Clairmont at Hillandale

2212 Edwin Ave

1007 Rosehill Ave

1410 Cherrycrest Dr

1206 Marne Ave

55 Fashion Pl

2720 Ellen St
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910 Clarendon St

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Hillandale, Durham, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Hillandale?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillandale Studio Apartments | $1,209 | $970 | $1,804 |
| Hillandale 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,491 | $900 | $2,231 |
| Hillandale 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,737 | $1,100 | $2,726 |
| Hillandale 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,336 | $1,410 | $3,320 |
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Cheapest Available Hillandale Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Hillandale area of Durham, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Strawberry Hill Apartments priced from $900. Crystal Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $949. Here are the most affordable Hillandale apartments for rent in Durham, NC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strawberry Hill Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| Crystal Village | Emerald | 1BR,1BA | $949 |
| Vivo Living Durham | The Carolinas A | Studio,1BA | $970 |
| Duke Manor- Students save up to 10%! | Arthur | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| Element at Creekside | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,034 |
| The Element Apartments | 1x1 Standard- Call for Availability | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| Willowdaile | 11Z | 1BR,1BA | $1,064 |
| Crossdale Flats | A | 1BR,1BA | $1,092 |
| Croasdaile | 21D | 2BR,1BA | $1,123 |
| Lodge at Croasdaile Farm | C1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,237 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hillandale, NC
As of August 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hillandale area is the $1.32 price per square foot 3 Beds, 3 Baths Model at Ninth Street Commons in the in the Downtown Durham neighborhood starting from $2,895. The second greatest value Hillandale apartment is the 2 Beds, 2 baths Model at Woodstone at Croasdaile Farm starting at $1,670 with a $1.48 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ninth Street Commons | 3 Beds, 3 Baths | 3BR,3BA | $1.32 |
| Woodstone at Croasdaile Farm | 2 Beds, 2 baths | 2BR,2BA | $1.48 |
| Element at Creekside | Two Bed/Two Bath 1058 sq. ft. | 2BR,2BA | $1.32 |
| Croasdaile | 21D | 2BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| Lodge at Croasdaile Farm | C1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.66 |
| The Element Apartments | 1x1 Upgraded- Call for Availability | 1BR,1BA | $1.73 |
| Strawberry Hill Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| Crossdale Flats | A | 1BR,1BA | $1.71 |
| Crystal Village | Emerald | 1BR,1BA | $1.51 |
| Duke Manor- Students save up to 10%! | Arthur | 1BR,1BA | $1.90 |
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 $1,237.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Hillandale?
The cheapest apartment in Hillandale is Strawberry Hill Apartments which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in Hillandale costs $1,599.
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 67 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 $610 which is $989 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hillandale.
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