Cheap Homes for Rent in the Old West Durham Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $600 (5 Rentals)

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Old West Durham, Durham, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Old West Durham Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Old West Durham area of Durham, NC is a 2 Beds unit found at The Oaks at Northgate priced from $899. Vivo Living Durham has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $989. Here are the most affordable Old West Durham apartments for rent in Durham, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Oaks at NorthgateThe Oak2BR,1BA$899
Vivo Living DurhamThe Carolinas - BStudio,1BA$989
Forest Pointe1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Garden1BR,1BA$1,070

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old West Durham, NC

As of July 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Old West Durham area is the $1.63 price per square foot 3 Beds, 3 Baths Model at Ninth Street Commons in the in the Downtown Durham neighborhood starting from $3,575. The second greatest value Old West Durham apartment is the 1003 Lamond Ave Model at 1003 Lamond Ave, Unit Apt B starting at $2,500 with a $1.47 price per square foot in the Government Services District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Old West Durham apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Ninth Street Commons3 Beds, 3 Baths3BR,3BA$1.63
1003 Lamond Ave, Unit Apt B1003 Lamond Ave3BR,1BA$1.47
Trinity CommonsC2-12BR,2BA$2.18
Residences at Erwin Mill2 1.5 TH2BR,1.5BA$1.77
Station NineA1 Loft1BR,1BA$2.17
Forest Pointe2 Bedroom, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.71
The Flats Exchange on Erwin ApartmentsA41BR,1BA$2.25
Forest Pointe Apartments2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Garden; 700 SqFt2BR,1BA$2.10
The Oaks at NorthgateThe Magnolia1BR,1BA$1.38
1309 Hudson Ave, Durham, NC1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.43

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Old West Durham, Durham, NC

Ranked #52

Among cities in North Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Old West Durham

What type of rentals are currently available in Old West Durham?

There are currently 90 Apartments for Rent in Old West Durham, NC with pricing that ranges from $899 to $4,291. There are also 18 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Old West Durham ranging from $650 to $4,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Old West Durham?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Old West Durham ranges from $650 to $4,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,225.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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