
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the RTP Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $945 (63 Rentals)
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Room in Townhome on Gypsum Dr

Room in Townhome on Talley St

The Pines

1932 Hinesley Dr

1932 Hinesley Dr

Room in Townhome on Scholar Dr

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Vivo Living Forest Hills

Room in Townhome on Whitesell Way

Featherstone Village
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MAA Research Park

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Woodland Creek Townhomes and Apartments

1932 Hinesley Dr

Triangle Park Apartments

Haven at Research Triangle Park

Forest Glen Apartments

Plat 4 Research Triangle

Foundry at Triangle Park

Foxridge Apartments
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Encore at the Park

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Artisan at Brightleaf

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Aventura RTP

Marquis Ellis Crossing

Retreat at RTP

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Alexander Crossing

Elevate the Park

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Republic Flats

Emory Woods

Triangle Place
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LC Brier Creek

Balfour West

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Ascend Brightleaf Apartments

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Ellis Station

Creekstone at RTP Apartments

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Candour House

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Brizo Apartments

MAA Nixie

2232 Page Rd

Bentley Ridge
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The Avenues at RTP

Amber Oaks Apartments

3305 Tarleton E

4212 S Alston Ave

Heights at Meridian

300 Finsbury St

Room in Townhome on Hemlock Cone Wy

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Indigo Apartments

Park Place Apartments

The Meadows at Brier Creek
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RTP, Durham, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in RTP?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| RTP Studio Apartments | $1,311 | $950 | $1,829 |
| RTP 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,505 | $1,078 | $2,911 |
| RTP 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,809 | $1,048 | $2,969 |
| RTP 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,245 | $1,399 | $3,743 |
| RTP 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,267 | $1,600 | $3,075 |
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There are currently 63 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the RTP Neighborhood of Durham, NC.
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Cheapest Available RTP Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the RTP area of Durham, NC is a Studio unit found at Vivo Living Forest Hills priced from $984. Bentley Ridge has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,016. Here are the most affordable RTP apartments for rent in Durham, NC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vivo Living Forest Hills | Studio | Studio,1BA | $984 |
| Bentley Ridge | The Brightleaf 535 | 1BR,1BA | $1,016 |
| MAA Research Park | E1 | Studio,1BA | $1,123 |
| Indigo Apartments | A1C | 1BR,1BA | $1,134 |
| TRELLIS DURHAM RTP Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,145 |
| Aven | Beech | 1BR,1BA | $1,152 |
| Haven at Research Triangle Park | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,160 |
| The Meadows at Brier Creek | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,170 |
| Forest Glen Apartments | Noble | 2BR,2BA | $1,170 |
| The Exchange at Brier Creek | London | Studio,1BA | $1,173 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in RTP, NC
As of August 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the RTP area is the $1.37 price per square foot The Dogwood Townhome Model at Woodland Creek Townhomes and Apartments in the in the South Durham neighborhood starting from $1,695. The second greatest value RTP apartment is the 2 BEDROOM 1.5 BATH TOWNHOME Model at Emory Woods starting at $1,383 with a $1.15 price per square foot in the South Durham neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for RTP apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodland Creek Townhomes and Apartments | The Dogwood Townhome | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.37 |
| Emory Woods | 2 BEDROOM 1.5 BATH TOWNHOME | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.15 |
| Waterstone at Brier Creek Apartments | Neuse | Renovated | 2BR,2BA | $1.30 |
| Balfour West | 2 Bed 2.5 Bath Classic | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.20 |
| Triangle Place | The Juniper | 2BR,2BA | $1.22 |
| MAA Arringdon | 22A | 2BR,2BA | $1.24 |
| Featherstone Village | Two Bedroom (sunroom optional) | 2BR,2BA | $1.21 |
| Foxridge Apartments | Two Bedroom Two Bathroom 60% | 2BR,2BA | $1.22 |
| Forest Glen Apartments | Noble | 2BR,2BA | $1.25 |
| Encore at the Park | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap RTP Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in RTP?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in RTP is under $1,173.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in RTP?
The cheapest apartment in RTP is Bentley Ridge which is listed at $1,016, while the average apartment in RTP costs $1,642.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in RTP?
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 76 regular apartments in RTP 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 RTP?
Cheap apartments in RTP have an average cost of $434 which is $1,208 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in RTP.
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