Cheap Apartments for Rent in the RTP Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $945 (63 Rentals)

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Encore at the Park
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$1,230 - $1,683
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Encore at the Park

2850 Courtney Creek BlvdDurham, NC 27713
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Aventura RTP
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$1,273 - $2,704
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Aventura RTP

200 Edinborough DrDurham, NC 27703
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Alexander Crossing
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$1,293 - $2,127
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Alexander Crossing

3500 Louis Stephens DrDurham, NC 27713
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Republic Flats
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$1,323 - $2,102
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Republic Flats

800 Finsbury StDurham, NC 27703
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Ellis Station
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$1,408 - $2,578
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Ellis Station

2015 Watchorn StDurham, NC 27703
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Candour House
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$1,425 - $2,513
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Candour House

1050 Slater RdDurham, NC 27703
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Brizo Apartments
$1,436 - $1,957
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Brizo Apartments

1108 Merrion AveDurham, NC 27703
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Bentley Ridge
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Bentley Ridge

5523 NC Highway 55Durham, NC 27713
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The Avenues at RTP
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The Avenues at RTP

600 Discovery WayDurham, NC 27703
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Amber Oaks Apartments
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Amber Oaks Apartments

3501 Century Oaks DrDurham, NC 27713
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$1,485 - $1,800

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Indigo Apartments
$1,039 - $2,235
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Indigo Apartments

100 Adelaide CirMorrisville, NC 27560
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RTP, Durham, NC Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vivo Living Forest HillsStudioStudio,1BA$984
Bentley RidgeThe Brightleaf 5351BR,1BA$1,016
MAA Research ParkE1Studio,1BA$1,123
Indigo ApartmentsA1C1BR,1BA$1,134
TRELLIS DURHAM RTP ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,145
AvenBeech1BR,1BA$1,152
Haven at Research Triangle ParkA11BR,1BA$1,160
The Meadows at Brier CreekOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,170
Forest Glen ApartmentsNoble2BR,2BA$1,170
The Exchange at Brier CreekLondonStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Woodland Creek Townhomes and ApartmentsThe Dogwood Townhome3BR,1.5BA$1.37
Emory Woods2 BEDROOM 1.5 BATH TOWNHOME2BR,1.5BA$1.15
Waterstone at Brier Creek ApartmentsNeuse | Renovated2BR,2BA$1.30
Balfour West2 Bed 2.5 Bath Classic2BR,2.5BA$1.20
Triangle PlaceThe Juniper2BR,2BA$1.22
MAA Arringdon22A2BR,2BA$1.24
Featherstone VillageTwo Bedroom (sunroom optional)2BR,2BA$1.21
Foxridge ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Two Bathroom 60%2BR,2BA$1.22
Forest Glen ApartmentsNoble2BR,2BA$1.25
Encore at the ParkA11BR,1BA$1.38

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States, including Durham. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and proximity to parks, multifamily communities for the kids, raising pets, transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

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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