
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Old North Durham Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $600 (30 Rentals)
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1512 N Hyde Park Ave

810 Lee St

212 Macon St

Atlas Durham

600 E Knox St

621 E Knox St
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610 E Knox St

622 E Knox St

614 E Knox St

615 E Knox St

608 E Knox St

1603 Rosetta Dr

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Georgetown Manor

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Rigsbee Collection

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700 Lee St
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Old North Durham, Durham, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Old North Durham?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old North Durham Studio Apartments | $1,583 | $1,130 | $2,351 |
| Old North Durham 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,911 | $975 | $4,249 |
| Old North Durham 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,953 | $875 | $4,517 |
| Old North Durham 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,910 | $1,550 | $4,837 |
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There are currently 30 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Old North Durham Neighborhood of Durham, NC.
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Cheapest Available Old North Durham Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Old North Durham area of Durham, NC is a Studio unit found at Atlas Durham priced from $1,130. Murchison Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,295. Here are the most affordable Old North Durham apartments for rent in Durham, NC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlas Durham | Daisy | Studio,1BA | $1,130 |
| Murchison Apartments | 2 Bedroom Townhome | 2BR,1BA | $1,295 |
| Wye Junction | S3 ADA | 1BR,1BA | $1,300 |
| GeerHouse | S1G | Studio,1BA | $1,386 |
| Georgetown Manor | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,395 |
| Rigsbee Collection | S1 (318) | Studio,1BA | $1,474 |
| Liberty Warehouse | S3 HC | Studio,1BA | $1,493 |
| Foster on the Park Apartments | A1C | 1BR,1BA | $1,495 |
| Beckon | S2.2 | Studio,1BA | $1,499 |
| Griffin Durham | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,735 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old North Durham, NC
As of January 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Old North Durham area is the $1.47 price per square foot 1003 Lamond Ave Model at 1003 Lamond Ave, Unit Apt B in the in the Government Services District neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Old North Durham apartment is the C1 ADA Model at Wye Junction starting at $4,595 with a $3.55 price per square foot in the Government Services District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Old North Durham apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1003 Lamond Ave, Unit Apt B | 1003 Lamond Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| Wye Junction | C1 ADA | 3BR,2BA | $3.55 |
| Georgetown Manor | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.29 |
| Foster on the Park Apartments | A1M | 1BR,1BA | $2.50 |
| Murchison Apartments | 2 Bedroom Townhome | 2BR,1BA | $1.81 |
| Beckon | S3 | Studio ,1BA | $3.06 |
| Griffin Durham | S1 | Studio ,1BA | $2.90 |
| Liberty Warehouse | S3 HC | Studio ,1BA | $2.51 |
| GeerHouse | S1B | Studio ,1BA | $3.42 |
| Atlas Durham | Daisy | Studio ,1BA | $2.92 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Old North Durham Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Old North Durham?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Old North Durham is under $1,735.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Old North Durham?
The cheapest apartment in Old North Durham is Wye Junction which is listed at $1,300, while the average apartment in Old North Durham costs $4,160.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Old North Durham?
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 14 regular apartments in Old North Durham 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 Old North Durham?
Cheap apartments in Old North Durham have an average cost of $414 which is $3,746 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Old North Durham.
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