Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sayward Drive Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $800 (31 Rentals)

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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 Studio unit found at Vivo Living Ivy Creek priced from $839. Crossings @ 501 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable Sayward Drive apartments for rent in Durham, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vivo Living Ivy CreekSTDO - StudioStudio,1BA$839
Crossings @ 5011x1 Creekview Classic- Call for Availability1BR,1BA$950
Glenbrook East and WestThe Brightleaf GWII 5351BR,1BA$963
Mission University PinesA11BR,1BA$964
The Mews Apartments and TownhomesThe Dover1BR,1BA$998
Lenox at Patterson PlaceDoverStudio,1BA$999
The SawyerA11BR,1BA$1,050
Nova Chapel HillRedwood1BR,1BA$1,110
Springfield ApartmentsPrairie1BR,1BA$1,111
PineGate - Students save up to 10%!Cypress1BR,1BA$1,120

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sayward Drive, NC

As of December 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Sayward Drive area is the $1.41 price per square foot 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at Dobbins Hill Apartment Homes in the in the South Durham neighborhood starting from $1,601. The second greatest value Sayward Drive apartment is the FAB Model at Garrett West starting at $1,714 with a $1.55 price per square foot in the Downtown 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.
Dobbins Hill Apartment Homes3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.41
Garrett WestFAB2BR,2BA$1.55
Regent PlaceB42BR,1.5BA$1.61
J 501 EstatesSydney1BR,1BA$1.44
South Square TownhomesThe Windsor 22BR,1.5BA$1.48
Avana 55TwelveA21BR,1BA$1.46
The SawyerA1 Renovated1BR,1BA$1.33
Alden Place at South SquareRichmond1BR,1BA$1.42
The Bailey ApartmentsA1 - Renovated1BR,1BA$1.61
The Mews Apartments and TownhomesThe Dover1BR,1BA$1.33

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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 $1,120.

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

The cheapest apartment in Sayward Drive is Crossings @ 501 which is listed at $950, while the average apartment in Sayward Drive costs $1,878.

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 140 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 $635 which is $1,243 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sayward Drive.

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