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property at 1809 Nellora Ln

$750

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1809 Nellora Ln

DurhamNC27703

Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

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property at 204 Celeste Cir

$800

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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204 Celeste Cir

Chapel HillNC27517
property at 844 Horton Rd

$800

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available May 15

844 Horton Rd, Unit 59A, Unit 59A

844 Horton Rd
DurhamNC27704

Durham's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

Learn about Durham and the best places to live with original content written by Local Expert Billy K

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Durham, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Durham, NC

Pricing Updated: 04/27/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Durham, NC area range in price from $768 to $12,498 with an overall median price of $3,205. The three Durham neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Plum Street at $850, Northgate at $899, and Cardinal Lake at $799. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Durham Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Plum Street$1,200$8502
Northgate$1,500$89942
Cardinal Lake$1,645$799164
Latta Road$1,645$879125
Latta Woods$1,645$879136
Weaver$1,645$94473
Greysons Green$1,650$90073
Ed Cook$1,688$795305
Auburn$1,690$799353
Campus Hills$1,690$835143

Cheapest Available Durham Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Durham, NC is a Studio unit found at Vivo Living Forest Hills in the South Durham neighborhood priced from $799. Vivo Living Durham in the Downtown Durham neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $799. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Durham apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vivo Living Forest HillsSTDO - StudioStudio,1BA$799
Vivo Living DurhamCARO-B - The Carolinas - BStudio,1BA$799
Vivo Living Ivy CreekSTDO - StudioStudio,1BA$799
Emerald PlaceStudioStudio,1BA$821
Rolling Hills ApartmentsRH 1B 1B1BR,1BA$835
Icon Downtown DurhamA1 Studio C Standard -Call for AvailabilityStudio,1BA$875
Willowdaile11S1BR,1BA$879
Private Room with Walk-In Closet – Utilities & WiFi IncludedPrivate Room & Walk-in Closet - Utilities & Wif...1BR,1BA$882
Fox ChaseThe Brightleaf 6501BR,1BA$887
Triangle PlaceThe Willow1BR,1BA$895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Durham, NC

As of April 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Durham area is the $1.08 price per square foot D2T Model at Avalon Townhomes Brier Creek in the in the South Durham neighborhood starting from $2,580. The second greatest value Durham apartment is the The Trinity 1800 Model at Lochridge starting at $1,890 with a $1.05 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 Townhomes Brier CreekD2T4BR,3.5BA$1.08
LochridgeThe Trinity 18003BR,2.5BA$1.05
Rippling Stream Townhomes3x2.53BR,2.5BA$1.01
The Hargrove at SouthpointB1R2BR,2BA$1.06
Shortbread LoftsC13BR,3BA$0.94
Vetra Forest Hills - Lexington StreetB1.52BR,1.5BA$0.99
Emory Woods2 BEDROOM 1.5 BATH TOWNHOME2BR,1.5BA$1.09
Taylor's PondThe Eno 11622BR,2.5BA$1.15
Monarch ApartmentsMonarch - 2 bed (without W/D units)2BR,2BA$1.15
Triangle PlaceThe Willow Renovated1BR,1BA$1.14

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The Ultimate Long-Distance Moving Checklist: Tips from a Real Estate Pro

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Frequently Asked Questions about Durham

What type of rentals are currently available in Durham?

There are currently 887 Apartments for Rent in Durham, NC with pricing that ranges from $768 to $8,896. There are also 566 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Durham ranging from $470 to $18,750.

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 $470 to $18,750 with an average monthly rent of $2,531.

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 $1,110 to $8,896, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,495 to $18,750. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $895 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,095.

Expert Rental Resources

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Your Guide to the Top 10 Affordable Neighborhoods to Rent in Durham, NC

Written by: Billy K

I'm Billy, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Durham, North Carolina. And if you’re considering settling down in Durham, you’re in luck.

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Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article is based on first-hand experience managing apartment communities and helping renters adapt to their spaces after moving in.

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Other than tax professionals, I can’t think of anyone who looks forward to tax season. For everybody else, April is a stressful month to collect information and meet deadlines.