
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Outer Downtown Durham Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $875 (14 Rentals)


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The Forest

Poplar West Apartments

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University Commons

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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Outer Downtown Durham?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
Outer Downtown Durham Studio Apartments | $1,554 | $875 | $2,647 |
| Outer Downtown Durham 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,737 | $775 | $6,594 |
| Outer Downtown Durham 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,130 | $899 | $6,676 |
| Outer Downtown Durham 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,610 | $1,300 | $8,906 |
| Outer Downtown Durham 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,088 | $1,700 | $2,521 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Outer Downtown Durham Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Outer Downtown Durham?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Outer Downtown Durham is under $965.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Outer Downtown Durham?
The cheapest apartment in Outer Downtown Durham is Monarch Apartments which is listed at $799, while the average apartment in Outer Downtown Durham costs $2,023.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Outer Downtown 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 391 regular apartments in Outer Downtown 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 Outer Downtown Durham?
Cheap apartments in Outer Downtown Durham have an average cost of $759 which is $1,264 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer Downtown Durham.
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