Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Plum Street Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $600 (18 Rentals)

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Hayti Lane
2 Bedroom Apartments

Hayti Lane

1 Hayti LnDurham, NC 27701
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Cross Roads Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cross Roads Apartments

219 S Alston AveDurham, NC 27701
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300 Gary St
1 Bedroom Apartments

300 Gary St

300 Gary StDurham, NC 27703
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1101 Dayton St
Studio Apartments

1101 Dayton St

1101 Dayton StDurham, NC 27701
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18 Beamon St
Studio Apartments

18 Beamon St

18 Beamon StDurham, NC 27707
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1107 Dayton St
Studio Apartments

1107 Dayton St

1107 Dayton StDurham, NC 27701
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11 Beamon St
Studio Apartments

11 Beamon St

11 Beamon StDurham, NC 27707
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Barton
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Barton

1507 Mathison StDurham, NC 27701
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St. Joseph's Place
1 Bedroom Apartments

St. Joseph's Place

506 Hope AveDurham, NC 27707
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Plum Street, Durham, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Plum Street Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Lofts at Southside Apartments1 Bedroom Loft1BR,1BA$1,255

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Plum Street, NC

As of October 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Plum Street area is the $1.55 price per square foot 1 Bedroom Live-Work Loft Model at The Lofts at Southside Apartments in the in the Plum Street neighborhood starting from $1,283. The second greatest value Plum Street apartment is the 1207 Colfax St Model at 1207 Colfax St, Unit B starting at $1,250 with a $1.69 price per square foot in the Plum Street neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Plum Street apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Lofts at Southside Apartments1 Bedroom Live-Work Loft1BR,1BA$1.55
1207 Colfax St, Unit B1207 Colfax St2BR,1BA$1.69

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

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Getting Around the Plum Street Neighborhood in Durham, NC

Walk Score®

42 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

33 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

31 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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