
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hope Valley Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $500 (32 Rentals)
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Room in House on E Cornwallis Rd

Room in House on Booker Ave

CommonPlace Ivy Creek

Rolling Hills Apartments

Glenbrook East and West

Crossings @ 501 Apartments

The Mews Apartments and Townhomes
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University Ridge Apartments

Southpoint Glen

South Point

Mission University Pines

The Sawyer

Lakeside Gardens

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Vetra Forest Hills - Lexington Street
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Springfield

ReNew Durham

Alden Place at South Square

The Bailey Apartments

South Square Townhomes

2301 Otis St

Chandler at University Tower

Mutual Manor
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Fox Chase

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Bennett Square

Sutton Station

Roxboro Quads

Taylor's Pond

3803 Chimney Ridge Pl
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Hope Valley, Durham, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Hope Valley?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hope Valley Studio Apartments | $1,447 | $799 | $1,840 |
| Hope Valley 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,296 | $835 | $3,364 |
| Hope Valley 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,578 | $995 | $2,960 |
| Hope Valley 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,866 | $1,375 | $5,960 |
| Hope Valley 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,690 | $1,690 | $1,690 |
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There are currently 32 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Hope Valley Neighborhood of Durham, NC.
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Cheapest Available Hope Valley Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Hope Valley area of Durham, NC is a Studio unit found at CommonPlace Ivy Creek priced from $799. Rolling Hills Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $835. Here are the most affordable Hope Valley apartments for rent in Durham, NC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| CommonPlace Ivy Creek | STDO - Studio | Studio,1BA | $799 |
| Rolling Hills Apartments | RH 1B 1B | 1BR,1BA | $835 |
| The Mews Apartments and Townhomes | The Dover | 1BR,1BA | $918 |
| Crossings @ 501 Apartments | Creekview Semi-Upgraded | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| Southpoint Glen | Dogwood | 1BR,1BA | $978 |
| University Ridge Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $997 |
| Glenbrook East and West | The Brightleaf GWII 535 | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| South Point | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathoom | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Mission University Pines | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $1,008 |
| The Sawyer | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,025 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hope Valley, NC
As of June 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hope Valley area is the $1.09 price per square foot The Eno 1250 Model at Lochridge in the in the South Durham neighborhood starting from $1,351. The second greatest value Hope Valley apartment is the Oakwood Model at Southpoint Glen starting at $1,628 with a $1.42 price per square foot in the South Durham neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hope Valley apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lochridge | The Eno 1250 | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.09 |
| Southpoint Glen | Oakwood | 3BR,2BA | $1.42 |
| The Sawyer | B1R | 2BR,2BA | $1.28 |
| Avon Crossings | Two Bed and One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.49 |
| ReNew Durham | Atlanta | 1BR,1BA | $1.45 |
| Vetra Forest Hills - Lexington Street | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.45 |
| The Mews Apartments and Townhomes | The Dover | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| Mission University Pines | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| South Point | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathoom | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| Lakeside Gardens | One Bed and One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.47 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleHope Valley, Durham, NC
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Among cities in North Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Hope Valley, Durham, NC
Charles E Jordan Sr High School
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Lifestyle Ratings
Our team compares millions of points of data to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in cities across the United States and customized analysis for Southwestern Durham. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places to raise kids, walking, and biking. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hope Valley Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Hope Valley?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Hope Valley is under $1,025.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Hope Valley?
The cheapest apartment in Hope Valley is Rolling Hills Apartments which is listed at $835, while the average apartment in Hope Valley costs $1,770.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Hope Valley?
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 93 regular apartments in Hope Valley 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 Hope Valley?
Cheap apartments in Hope Valley have an average cost of $738 which is $1,032 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hope Valley.
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