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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Old West Durham Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $400 (10 Rentals)
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$755 - $1,224Studio Apartments Available Now
Vivo Living Durham
2517 Guess RdDurham, NC 27705
1417 Watts St
DurhamNC27701
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$900 - $1,6501 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Oaks at Northgate
1306 Leon StDurham, NC 27705
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$1,070 - $1,4501 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Forest Pointe
1906 Guess RdDurham, NC 27705
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$1,121 - $4,610Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Brightleaf on Main
1005 W Main StDurham, NC 27701
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Forest Pointe 2
1612 Sedgefield StDurham, NC 27705
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Forest Pointe Apartments
1619 Forest RdDurham, NC 27705
835 Wilkerson Ave
DurhamNC27701
1900 Sunset 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 | $1,374 | $755 | $2,700 |
| Old West Durham 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,755 | $895 | $4,633 |
| Old West Durham 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,102 | $950 | $3,040 |
| Old West Durham 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,678 | $1,475 | $3,705 |
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There are currently 10 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Old West Durham Neighborhood of Durham, NC.
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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 $755. The Oaks at Northgate has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $900. 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-A - The Carolinas A | Studio,1BA | $755 |
| The Oaks at Northgate | The Magnolia | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| Forest Pointe | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Garden | 1BR,1BA | $1,070 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old West Durham, NC
As of January 20, 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 B10-1068 Model at Avalon Durham starting at $2,990 with a $2.80 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 |
| Avalon Durham | B10-1068 | 2BR,2BA | $2.80 |
| The Oaks at Northgate | The River Birch | 3BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| Station Nine | A1 Loft | 1BR,1BA | $2.35 |
| 810 Ninth | A2.1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.56 |
| Forest Pointe | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Garden | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| Berkshire Ninth Street | Morgan | 1BR,1BA | $2.60 |
| Forest Pointe Apartments | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Garden; 700 SqFt | 2BR,1BA | $2.05 |
| The Flats Exchange on Erwin Apartments | S1 | Studio ,1BA | $2.29 |
| Berkshire Main Street | Umstead | Studio ,1BA | $2.79 |
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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 $1,699.
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 $2,695.
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 29 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 $829 which is $1,866 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Old West Durham.
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I'm Billy, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Durham, North Carolina. And if you’re considering settling down in Durham, you’re in luck.
A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment
Written by: Bob Mallory
Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.
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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.
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Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.