Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Parkwood Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $800 (29 Rentals)

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Bentley Ridge
1 Bedroom Apartments

Bentley Ridge

5523 NC Highway 55Durham, NC 27713
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Sutton Station
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sutton Station

5836 Fayetteville RdDurham, NC 27713
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Fox Chase
1 Bedroom Apartments

Fox Chase

3601-3707 Highgate DrDurham, NC 27713
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Southpoint Crossing
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Southpoint Crossing

1800 Southpoint Crossing DrDurham, NC 27713

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Parkwood, Durham, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Parkwood Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Parkwood area of Durham, NC is a Studio unit found at Vivo Living Forest Hills priced from $810. The Pines has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable Parkwood apartments for rent in Durham, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vivo Living Forest HillsStudioStudio,1BA$810
The PinesStudioStudio,1BA$950
Emerald PlacePremier1BR,1BA$957
Woodlake ReserveBrightleaf1BR,1BA$980
Bentley RidgeThe Brightleaf 5351BR,1BA$990
Triangle Park Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,030
AvenBeech1BR,1BA$1,069
Audubon LakeThe Brightleaf 6501BR,1BA$1,126
Legacy at Meridian ApartmentsSummerville1BR,1BA$1,131
TRELLIS DURHAM RTP ApartmentsOpen BedroomStudio,1BA$1,195

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Parkwood, NC

As of July 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Parkwood area is the $1.39 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at The Village at Auburn Apartments in the in the South Durham neighborhood starting from $2,089. The second greatest value Parkwood apartment is the B1 Renovated Model at The Sawyer starting at $1,350 with a $1.26 price per square foot in the Downing Creek neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Parkwood apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Village at Auburn Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,3BA$1.39
The SawyerB1 Renovated2BR,2BA$1.26
Bexley at Triangle ParkHatteras2BR,2BA$1.36
Greens of Pine Glen ApartmentsC13BR,2BA$1.48
Falls Pointe at the Park ApartmentsB12BR,2BA$1.24
Highgate TownhomesThe Eno 10252BR,2BA$1.38
Woodland Creek Apartments1 bedroom 1 bathroom1BR,1BA$1.38
Park Ridge EstatesThe Waterford1BR,1BA$1.50
AvenBeech1BR,1BA$1.43
Woodlake ReserveBennett1BR,1BA$1.50

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Parkwood, Durham, NC

Ranked #39

Among neighborhoods in Durham, NC for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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3.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Parkwood Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Parkwood?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Parkwood is under $1,195.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Parkwood?

The cheapest apartment in Parkwood is Emerald Place which is listed at $957, while the average apartment in Parkwood costs $1,899.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Parkwood?

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 10 regular apartments in Parkwood 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 Parkwood?

Cheap apartments in Parkwood have an average cost of $204 which is $1,695 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Parkwood.

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