
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Marena Place Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $400 (42 Rentals)
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Crossings @ 501 Apartments

Nova Chapel Hill

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Vivo Living Ivy Creek

Southpoint Estate Apartments

Lenox at Patterson Place

Springfield

MAA Patterson
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Haven at Patterson Place

Realm at Patterson Place

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The Apartments at Palladian Place

The Reserve at Patterson Place

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Kelby Farms

907 Oak Tree Dr

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Sunstone Apartments
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250 S Estes Dr, Unit 80

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810 Greenwood Rd, Unit Mother-in-law apartment

Glen Lennox North

PineGate - Students save up to 10%!

Link Apartments® Calyx

The Apartments at Midtown 501

Sagebrook of Chapel Hill

Bell Chapel Hill
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Notting Hill

1617 Old Oxford Rd

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Overture Chapel Hill

Blu on Farrington

Link Apartments® Linden

Atlas Blue Hill

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The Hartley at Blue Hill

Trilogy Chapel Hill
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900 Willow

Elliot Wood Apartments

6 Shepherd Ln

108 Ephesus Church Rd

D2 Shepherd Ln

2 Shepherd Ln

7 Shepherd Ln

1002 Willow Dr
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Crosstown at Chapel Hill

129 Forsyth Dr
Marena Place, Durham, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Marena Place?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marena Place Studio Apartments | $1,433 | $984 | $2,958 |
| Marena Place 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,674 | $843 | $4,900 |
| Marena Place 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,003 | $1,050 | $4,493 |
| Marena Place 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,209 | $1,295 | $6,884 |
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There are currently 42 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Marena Place Neighborhood of Durham, NC.
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Cheapest Available Marena Place Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Marena Place area of Durham, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Crossings @ 501 Apartments priced from $900. Vivo Living Ivy Creek has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $984. Here are the most affordable Marena Place apartments for rent in Durham, NC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crossings @ 501 Apartments | Creekview Classic - Call for Availability | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| Vivo Living Ivy Creek | Studio | Studio,1BA | $984 |
| Sunstone Apartments | The Opal | 1BR,1BA | $1,036 |
| Southpoint Estate Apartments | B1/B2 - The Hartley | 2BR,2BA | $1,123 |
| PineGate - Students save up to 10%! | Cypress | 1BR,1BA | $1,130 |
| Link Apartments® Calyx | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,133 |
| Springfield | Prairie | 1BR,1BA | $1,144 |
| Glen Lennox North | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath A | 1BR,1BA | $1,184 |
| The Apartments at Midtown 501 | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,193 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Marena Place, NC
As of June 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Marena Place area is the $1.49 price per square foot B4 Model at Cosgrove Hill in the in the South Durham neighborhood starting from $1,987. The second greatest value Marena Place apartment is the B2 Model at Kelby Farms starting at $2,021 with a $1.56 price per square foot in the Downtown Durham neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Marena Place apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cosgrove Hill | B4 | 2BR,2BA | $1.49 |
| Kelby Farms | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.56 |
| Southpoint Estate Apartments | C1 - The Madison | 3BR,2BA | $1.09 |
| The Apartments at Midtown 501 | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $1.39 |
| Dobbins Hill Apartment Homes | 3 Bedroom 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.53 |
| Booker Creek - Students save up to 10%! | Serenity Townhome | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.53 |
| Glenbrook East and West | The Eno GWII 1025 | 2BR,2BA | $1.41 |
| Nova Chapel Hill | Spruce | 2BR,2BA | $1.35 |
| Sunstone Apartments | The Jade | 2BR,1BA | $1.62 |
| Realm at Patterson Place | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.63 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
Our team compares millions of points of data to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across North Carolina, including Durham. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, features that make it easier to raise kids, proximity to transit, and much more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Marena Place Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Marena Place?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Marena Place is under $1,193.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Marena Place?
The cheapest apartment in Marena Place is Crossings @ 501 Apartments which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in Marena Place costs $2,076.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Marena Place?
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 236 regular apartments in Marena Place 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 Marena Place?
Cheap apartments in Marena Place have an average cost of $894 which is $1,182 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Marena Place.
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