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Durham's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

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Durham, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Durham, NC

Pricing Updated: 06/02/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Durham, NC area range in price from $450 to $10,754 with an overall median price of $2,907. The three Durham neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are NCCU at $995, Lafayette at $999, and Plum Street at $900. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Durham Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
NCCU$1,250$9957
Lafayette$1,565$999137
Plum Street$1,620$90010
Weaver$1,677$52595
South Square$1,700$874270
Davenport$1,711$1,0379
Wynngate$1,711$1,0372
Woodcroft$1,729$883195
Bethesda$1,750$450170
Stone Hill$1,750$45032

Cheapest Available Durham Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Durham, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Dupont Circle in the Downtown Durham neighborhood priced from $754. 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
Dupont CircleThe Brightleaf 6001BR,1BA$754
Vivo Living DurhamThe CarolinasStudio,1BA$799
Vivo Living Forest HillsStudioStudio,1BA$850
Chapel Ridge4 BEDROOM, 4 BATH - RENOVATED4BR,4BA$859
Vivo Living Ivy CreekStudioStudio,1BA$874
Emerald PlaceStudioStudio,1BA$916
Avalon EastThe Brightleaf 6501BR,1BA$923
Bentley RidgeThe Brightleaf 5351BR,1BA$944
University Ridge ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$948
Crossings @ 5011x1 Creekview Classic- Call for Availability1BR,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Durham, NC

As of June 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Durham area is the $1.14 price per square foot Fraser Model at Houndswood Village in the in the South Durham neighborhood starting from $2,718. The second greatest value Durham apartment is the Chandler (TH) Model at Treybrooke at the Park starting at $1,999 with a $1.18 price per square foot in the Huntington Woods 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.
Houndswood VillageFraser3BR,2.5BA$1.14
Treybrooke at the ParkChandler (TH)3BR,2BA$1.18
Davis Park2 bed2BR,3.5BA$1.21
Bexley at Brier CreekSuntree2BR,2BA$1.12
MAA Brier FallsHuntley2BR,2BA$1.23
ReNew DurhamChesapeake2BR,2BA$1.26
Woodlyn on the Green Apartment HomesA21BR,1BA$1.14
Encore at the ParkA11BR,1BA$1.24
Poplar ManorOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.21
Dupont CircleThe Brightleaf 6001BR,1BA$1.26

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Frequently Asked Questions about Durham

What type of rentals are currently available in Durham?

There are currently 852 Apartments for Rent in Durham, NC with pricing that ranges from $450 to $10,754. There are also 554 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Durham ranging from $475 to $6,950.

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 $6,950 with an average monthly rent of $3,000.

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 $1,240 to $9,838, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,500 to $3,750. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $600 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $859.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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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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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

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