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property at 705 Keystone Park Dr

$268

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2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Mar 15

705 Keystone Park Dr

MorrisvilleNC27560

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property at 1809 Nellora Ln

$750

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5 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent

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1809 Nellora Ln

DurhamNC27703

Durham's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

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Durham, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Durham, NC

Pricing Updated: 03/13/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Durham, NC area range in price from $710 to $11,364 with an overall median price of $2,640. The three Durham neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Northgate at $899, Croasdaile Farm at $770, and Ed Cook at $795. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Durham Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Northgate$1,449$89940
Croasdaile Farm$1,550$770125
Ed Cook$1,650$795258
Greysons Green$1,650$71064
Kenion Grove$1,654$1,14338
UNC at Chapel Hill$1,685$800205
Tuscaloosa-Lakewood$1,695$95027
Sayward Drive$1,763$799574
Valley Run$1,763$799292
Parkwood$1,778$799332

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 Ivy Creek 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 Ivy CreekSTDO - StudioStudio,1BA$799
Private Room with Walk-In Closet – Utilities & WiFi IncludedDillard (Inside Unit) - 1st floor - Suite A1BR,1BA$800
Vivo Living DurhamCARO-B - The Carolinas - BStudio,1BA$820
Icon Downtown DurhamA1 Studio C Standard -Call for AvailabilityStudio,1BA$875
Willowdaile11S1BR,1BA$879
The Oaks at NorthgateThe Oak2BR,1BA$899
South Point1 Bedroom 1 Bathoom1BR,1BA$899
Crossings @ 5011x1 Creekview Classic- Call for Availability1BR,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Durham, NC

As of March 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Durham area is the $1.20 price per square foot Emerald Model at Amberton at Stonewater in the in the Austin Creek neighborhood starting from $1,576. The second greatest value Durham apartment is the 3 BEDROOM 2.5 BATH TOWNHOME Model at Emory Woods starting at $1,521 with a $1.17 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.
Amberton at StonewaterEmerald3BR,2BA$1.20
Emory Woods3 BEDROOM 2.5 BATH TOWNHOME3BR,2.5BA$1.17
LochridgeThe Eno 12502BR,2.5BA$1.08
Shortbread LoftsC13BR,3BA$0.94
Lenox EastThe Eno 11622BR,2.5BA$1.09
Taylor's PondThe Eno 11622BR,2.5BA$1.15
Colonial Townhouses- Students save up to 10%!Yorktown2BR,1.5BA$1.23
Monarch ApartmentsMonarch - 2 bed (without W/D units)2BR,2BA$1.20
Foxridge ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Two Bathroom 45%2BR,2BA$1.16
The Mews Apartments and TownhomesThe Dover1BR,1BA$1.21

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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 $710 to $8,453. There are also 516 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Durham ranging from $268 to $5,400.

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 $268 to $5,400 with an average monthly rent of $2,247.

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 $8,453, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,450 to $4,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,700 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,095.

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