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property at 108 Pine St
$550

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Base Rent$550

Total Monthly Price$550
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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108 Pine St, Unit 6

108 Pine St
CarrboroNC27510

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property at 303 Smith Level Rd
$625

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Base Rent$625

Total Monthly Price$625
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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303 Smith Level Rd

Chapel HillNC27516
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property at 7709 Highlandview Cir
$650

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Base Rent$650

Total Monthly Price$650
3 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent
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7709 Highlandview Cir

RaleighNC27613

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property at 2408 Harvard Ave
$750

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2408 Harvard Ave

DurhamNC27703
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property at 1709 Avondale Dr
$750

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Base Rent$750

Total Monthly Price$750
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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1709 Avondale Dr

DurhamNC27701
property at 303 Smith Level Rd
$775

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Base Rent$775

Total Monthly Price$775
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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303 Smith Level Rd, Unit 32

303 Smith Level Rd
Chapel HillNC27516
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Durham, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Durham, NC

Pricing Updated: 09/13/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Durham, NC area range in price from $700 to $15,012 with an overall median price of $1,676. The three Durham neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Wellons Village at $1,150, Northgate at $1,295, and Croasdaile Farm at $1,299. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Durham Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Wellons Village$1,150$90037
Northgate$1,295$1,02031
Croasdaile Farm$1,299$780125
Tuscaloosa-Lakewood$1,312$97523
Campus Hills$1,348$900119
Plum Street$1,350$90013
Woodcroft$1,359$799410
Country Club Heights$1,369$94928
Emoryville$1,373$900172
Duke Forest$1,375$87583

Cheapest Available Durham Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Durham, NC is a Studio unit found at Monarch Apartments in the Downtown Durham neighborhood priced from $650. Vivo Living Durham in the Downtown Durham neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $780. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Durham apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Monarch ApartmentsMonarch - StudioStudio,1BA$650
Vivo Living DurhamThe Carolinas AStudio,1BA$780
Vivo Living Forest HillsStudioStudio,1BA$799
Community Room Rental – DurhamDillard (Inside Unit) - 1st floor - Suite A1BR,1BA$840
Icon Downtown DurhamA1 Studio C Standard -Call for AvailabilityStudio,1BA$875
ReNew West DurhamAugusta1BR,1BA$879
Barclay Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$895
Regency Place Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$899
Reserve @ Blu Townhomes1x1 Standard- Call For Availability1BR,1BA$900
Crossings @ 501 ApartmentsCreekview Classic - Call for Availability1BR,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Durham, NC

As of September 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Durham area is the $1.19 price per square foot C4T Model at Avalon Townhome Collection Brier Creek in the in the South Durham neighborhood starting from $2,837. The second greatest value Durham apartment is the Willow Model at NightStar Village starting at $2,574 with a $1.10 price per square foot in the South Durham neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Durham apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Avalon Townhome Collection Brier CreekC4T4BR,3.5BA$1.19
NightStar VillageWillow3BR,2.5BA$1.10
Weston Reserve ApartmentsC4 - The Laurel3BR,2BA$1.13
502 Whitaker Street, Unit B502 Whitaker Street3BR,1BA$1.10
Forest Glen ApartmentsPine4BR,2BA$1.16
Ashley Park ApartmentsOne Bedroom Apartment Homes1BR,1BA$1.03
Balfour West2 Bed 2.5 Bath Classic2BR,2.5BA$1.20
Colonial Townhouses- Students save up to 10%!Yorktown2BR,1.5BA$1.05
Foxridge ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Two Bathroom 60%2BR,2BA$1.22
Rolling Hills ApartmentsRH 2B 1B2BR,1BA$1.21

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Frequently Asked Questions about Durham

What type of rentals are currently available in Durham?

There are currently 904 Apartments for Rent in Durham, NC with pricing that ranges from $700 to $9,323. There are also 683 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Durham ranging from $475 to $6,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Durham?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Durham ranges from $475 to $6,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,002.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Durham?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Durham range from $1,095 to $9,323, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $650 to $6,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,875 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,295.

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