
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hope Valley Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $500 (40 Rentals)
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Vivo Living Ivy Creek

Glenbrook East and West

Rolling Hills Apartments

Room in House on Booker Ave

South Point

Crossings @ 501

2130 S Roxboro St
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Lakeside Gardens

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Southpoint Glen

Vetra Forest Hills - Lexington Street

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2301 Charles St

10 Hartford Ct

Room in House on Archdale Dr

Mutual Manor

Fox Chase

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Pickett Square Townhomes
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3803 Chimney Ridge Pl

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3516 4 Seasons Dr
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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 | $1,539 | $799 | $1,825 |
| Hope Valley 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,277 | $809 | $3,806 |
| Hope Valley 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,642 | $925 | $3,494 |
| Hope Valley 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,854 | $1,367 | $4,681 |
| Hope Valley 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,690 | $1,690 | $1,690 |
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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 Vivo Living 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vivo Living Ivy Creek | STDO - Studio | Studio,1BA | $799 |
| Rolling Hills Apartments | RH 1B 1B | 1BR,1BA | $835 |
| Fox Chase | The Brightleaf 650 | 1BR,1BA | $886 |
| South Point | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathoom | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| Crossings @ 501 | 1x1 Creekview Classic- Call for Availability | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| Mission University Pines | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $927 |
| Glenbrook East and West | The Brightleaf GWII 535 | 1BR,1BA | $941 |
| The Mews Apartments and Townhomes | The Dover | 1BR,1BA | $969 |
| University Ridge Apartments | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,017 |
| ReNew Durham | Atlanta | 1BR,1BA | $1,019 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hope Valley, NC
As of April 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hope Valley area is the $1.05 price per square foot The Trinity 1800 Model at Lochridge in the in the South Durham neighborhood starting from $1,890. The second greatest value Hope Valley apartment is the B1.5 Model at Vetra Forest Hills - Lexington Street starting at $1,189 with a $0.99 price per square foot in the Fayetteville Street Corridor 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 Trinity 1800 | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.05 |
| Vetra Forest Hills - Lexington Street | B1.5 | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.99 |
| Taylor's Pond | The Eno 1162 | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.15 |
| Colonial Townhouses- Students save up to 10%! | Yorktown | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.23 |
| Pickett Square Townhomes | The Eno 1025 | 2BR,2BA | $1.40 |
| The Sawyer | A2R | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| ReNew Durham | Atlanta | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| The Mews Apartments and Townhomes | The Dover | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| South Point | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathoom | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| Fox Chase | The Brightleaf 650 | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
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Best Local Schools in Hope Valley, Durham, NC
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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 $1,019.
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 $1,772.
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 $715 which is $1,057 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hope Valley.
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