Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sayward Drive Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $800 (40 Rentals)

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Avana 55Twelve
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$1,203 - $9,563
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Avana 55Twelve

5512 Sunlight DrDurham, NC 27707
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Garrett West
$1,399 - $2,155
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Garrett West

4130 Garrett RdDurham, NC 27707
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Kelby Farms
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$1,450 - $2,463
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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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The Hartley at Blue Hill
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$1,389 - $4,094
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The Hartley at Blue Hill

625 S Elliott RdChapel Hill, NC 27517
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Notting Hill
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$1,414 - $3,807
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Notting Hill

100 Drew Hill LnChapel 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 Crossings @ 501 Apartments priced from $900. Vivo Living Ivy Creek has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $984. Here are the most affordable Sayward Drive apartments for rent in Durham, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Crossings @ 501 ApartmentsCreekview Classic - Call for Availability1BR,1BA$900
Vivo Living Ivy CreekStudioStudio,1BA$984
The Mews Apartments and TownhomesThe Dover1BR,1BA$994
Nova Chapel HillRedwood1BR,1BA$1,025
The Bailey ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,052
Mission University PinesA21BR,1BA$1,076
SpringfieldJuniper1BR,1BA$1,175
Avana 55TwelveA21BR,1BA$1,203
Alden Place at South SquareAlexander1BR,1BA$1,217
MAA Patterson11B1BR,1BA$1,243

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sayward Drive, NC

As of August 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sayward Drive area is the $1.31 price per square foot Chaucer Model at Notting Hill in the in the South Durham neighborhood starting from $1,740. The second greatest value Sayward Drive apartment is the The Eno GWII 1162 Model at Glenbrook East and West starting at $1,442 with a $1.24 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.
Notting HillChaucer3BR,2BA$1.31
Glenbrook East and WestThe Eno GWII 11622BR,2.5BA$1.24
Pickett Square TownhomesThe Eno 11622BR,2.5BA$1.21
Haven at Patterson PlaceC3AR3BR,3BA$1.55
Kelby FarmsB12BR,2BA$1.57
The SawyerB1R2BR,2BA$1.26
Alden Place at South SquareRichmond1BR,1BA$1.49
The Mews Apartments and TownhomesThe Dover1BR,1BA$1.33
Mission University PinesA21BR,1BA$1.45
Nova Chapel HillRedwood1BR,1BA$1.53

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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 $1,243.

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

The cheapest apartment in Sayward Drive is Crossings @ 501 Apartments which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in Sayward Drive costs $1,499.

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 157 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 $834 which is $665 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sayward Drive.

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