
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hillandale Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $700 (15 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Hillandale area of Durham.


Vivo Living Durham

Duke Manor- Students save up to 10%!

Strawberry Hill Apartments

The Element Apartments
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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 | $1,204 | $749 | $1,915 |
| Hillandale 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,440 | $900 | $2,290 |
| Hillandale 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,818 | $1,100 | $2,802 |
| Hillandale 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,156 | $1,375 | $3,705 |
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There are currently 15 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Hillandale Neighborhood of Durham, NC.
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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 $749. Strawberry Hill Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $900. Here are the most affordable Hillandale apartments for rent in Durham, NC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vivo Living Durham | CARO-A - The Carolinas A | Studio,1BA | $749 |
| Strawberry Hill Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| Willowdaile | 11Z | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| The Element Apartments | 1x1 Standard- Call for Availability | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| Duke Manor- Students save up to 10%! | Hereford | 1BR,1BA | $960 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hillandale, NC
As of December 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hillandale area is the $1.67 price per square foot 3x2 Upgraded- Call for Availability Model at The Element Apartments in the in the Downtown Durham neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value Hillandale apartment is the 4206 Delbert Ave Model at 4206 Delbert Ave, Unit C starting at $1,395 with a $1.27 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Element Apartments | 3x2 Upgraded- Call for Availability | 3BR,2BA | $1.67 |
| 4206 Delbert Ave, Unit C | 4206 Delbert Ave | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.27 |
| Element at Creekside | Two Bed/Two Bath 1058 sq. ft. | 2BR,2BA | $1.40 |
| 3 Baytree Ct, Unit B | 3 Baytree Ct | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.56 |
| Lodge at Croasdaile Farm | C1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| Strawberry Hill Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| Crossdale Flats | A1 - Deluxe | 1BR,1BA | $1.55 |
| Crystal Village | Emerald | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| Willowdaile | 11Z | 1BR,1BA | $1.64 |
| Duke Manor- Students save up to 10%! | Hereford | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
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 $1,304.
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 $1,935.
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 103 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 $972 which is $963 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hillandale.
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