Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sayward Drive Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $800 (48 Rentals)

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Garrett West
$1,193 - $2,102
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Garrett West

4130 Garrett RdDurham, NC 27707
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Avana 55Twelve
$1,308 - $5,361
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Avana 55Twelve

5512 Sunlight DrDurham, NC 27707
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Kelby Farms
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$1,564 - $2,530
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Kelby Farms

1122 Medlin RdDurham, NC 27707
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Hawk's Nest
2 Bedroom Apartments

Hawk's Nest

3400 Sandy Creek DrDurham, NC 27705
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Notting Hill
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$1,353 - $6,085
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Notting Hill

100 Drew Hill LnChapel Hill, NC 27514
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The Hartley at Blue Hill
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$1,464 - $4,094
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The Hartley at Blue Hill

625 S Elliott RdChapel Hill, NC 27517
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Regent Place
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Regent Place

100 Regent PlChapel Hill, NC 27514

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Sayward Drive, Durham, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Sayward Drive Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Sayward Drive area of Durham, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at The Mews Apartments and Townhomes priced from $883. Crossings @ 501 Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $900. Here are the most affordable Sayward Drive apartments for rent in Durham, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Mews Apartments and TownhomesThe Dover1BR,1BA$883
Crossings @ 501 ApartmentsCreekview Classic - Call for Availability1BR,1BA$900
Mission University PinesA21BR,1BA$986
Nova Chapel HillRedwood1BR,1BA$1,015
The SawyerA11BR,1BA$1,025
MAA Patterson11B1BR,1BA$1,118
Vivo Living Ivy CreekDeluxe StudioStudio,1BA$1,134
SpringfieldPrairie1BR,1BA$1,144
PineGate - Students save up to 10%!Cypress1BR,1BA$1,145
Garrett WestMOD1BR,1BA$1,193

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sayward Drive, NC

As of June 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sayward Drive area is the $1.44 price per square foot Barcelona Model at J501 Estates in the in the Downtown Durham neighborhood starting from $1,651. The second greatest value Sayward Drive apartment is the 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Dobbins Hill Apartment Homes starting at $1,735 with a $1.53 price per square foot in the South Durham neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sayward Drive apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
J501 EstatesBarcelona2BR,2BA$1.44
Dobbins Hill Apartment Homes3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.53
The SawyerB1R2BR,2BA$1.28
Sagebrook of Chapel HillManning2BR,2BA$1.29
Glenbrook East and WestThe Eno GWII 10252BR,2BA$1.42
The Apartments at Midtown 501A11BR,1BA$1.38
Notting HillShelley1BR,1BA$1.51
Alden Place at South SquareAlexander1BR,1BA$1.49
Mission University PinesA31BR,1BA$1.34
The Mews Apartments and TownhomesThe Dover1BR,1BA$1.18

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Sayward Drive, Durham, NC

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

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team is proud to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Southwest 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 rankings of the best places for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, places that make kids happy, proximity to transit, walking, and biking. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sayward Drive Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Sayward Drive?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Sayward Drive is under $1,193.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Sayward Drive?

The cheapest apartment in Sayward Drive is The Mews Apartments and Townhomes which is listed at $883, while the average apartment in Sayward Drive costs $4,000.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Sayward Drive?

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 220 regular apartments in Sayward Drive 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 Sayward Drive?

Cheap apartments in Sayward Drive have an average cost of $939 which is $3,061 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sayward Drive.

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