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1113 Lancaster St
DurhamNC27701
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Old West Durham Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $400 (18 Rentals)
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$799 - $824Studio Apartments Available Now
Vivo Living Durham
2517 Guess RdDurham, NC 27705
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$899 - $1,6501 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Oaks at Northgate
1306 Leon StDurham, NC 27705
914 Berkeley St
DurhamNC27705
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$1,070 - $1,5441 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Forest Pointe
1906 Guess RdDurham, NC 27705
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$1,244 - $4,392Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Brightleaf on Main
1005 W Main StDurham, NC 27701
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1019 Sedgefield St
DurhamNC27705
1020 Sedgefield St
DurhamNC27705
911 Carolina Ave
DurhamNC27705
1004 Clarendon St
DurhamNC27705
2503 Englewood Ave
DurhamNC27705
910 Lancaster St
DurhamNC27701
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818 Clarendon St
DurhamNC27705
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$1,395 - $4,460Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Avalon Durham
730 Rutherford StDurham, NC 27705
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Forest Pointe 2
1612 Sedgefield StDurham, NC 27705
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Forest Pointe Apartments
1619 Forest RdDurham, NC 27705
1900 Sunset Ave
DurhamNC27705
916 Alabama Ave
DurhamNC27705
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Old West Durham, Durham, NC Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Old West Durham?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old West Durham Studio Apartments | $1,602 | $799 | $3,304 |
| Old West Durham 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,886 | $900 | $2,904 |
| Old West Durham 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,533 | $899 | $4,296 |
| Old West Durham 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,770 | $1,399 | $4,475 |
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Cheapest Available Old West Durham Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Old West Durham area of Durham, NC is a Studio unit found at Vivo Living Durham priced from $799. The Oaks at Northgate has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $899. Here are the most affordable Old West Durham apartments for rent in Durham, NC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vivo Living Durham | CARO-B - The Carolinas - B | Studio,1BA | $799 |
| The Oaks at Northgate | The Oak | 2BR,1BA | $899 |
| Forest Pointe Apartments | 1X1, Phase 1, 650 SqFt | 1BR,1BA | $1,030 |
| Forest Pointe | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Garden | 1BR,1BA | $1,070 |
| Brightleaf on Main | M1 | Studio,1BA | $1,244 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old West Durham, NC
As of April 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Old West 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 West Durham apartment is the C2-1 Model at Trinity Commons starting at $2,495 with a $2.18 price per square foot in the Downtown Durham neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Old West Durham apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 1003 Lamond Ave, Unit Apt B | 1003 Lamond Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| Trinity Commons | C2-1 | 2BR,2BA | $2.18 |
| Station Nine | A1 Loft | 1BR,1BA | $2.49 |
| Forest Pointe | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.71 |
| 810 Ninth | A2.1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.70 |
| Forest Pointe Apartments | 2 Bedroom, 1 1/2 Bath Garden; 718 SqFt | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.08 |
| Avalon Durham | A1-704 | 1BR,1BA | $2.61 |
| The Oaks at Northgate | The Magnolia | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| Berkshire Main Street | Umstead | Studio ,1BA | $2.65 |
| Berkshire Ninth Street | Westcott | Studio ,1BA | $2.78 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Old West Durham Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Old West Durham?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Old West Durham is under $1,895.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Old West Durham?
The cheapest apartment in Old West Durham is The Oaks at Northgate which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in Old West Durham costs $4,248.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Old West 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 83 regular apartments in Old West 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 West Durham?
Cheap apartments in Old West Durham have an average cost of $1,126 which is $3,122 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Old West Durham.
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