Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sayward Drive Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $799 (43 Rentals)

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Garrett West
$1,288 - $2,155

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Garrett West

4130 Garrett RdDurham, NC 27707
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Avana 55Twelve
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$1,289 - $9,413

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Avana 55Twelve

5512 Sunlight DrDurham, NC 27707
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Kelby Farms
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$1,410 - $2,347

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Base Rent$1,410 - $2,347

Total Monthly Price$1,410 - $2,347
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Kelby Farms

1122 Medlin RdDurham, NC 27707
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$1,650

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2 Crystal Oaks Ct

DurhamNC27707
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Hawk's Nest
2 Bedroom Apartments

Hawk's Nest

3400 Sandy Creek DrDurham, NC 27705
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$1,000

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104 Bay Colony Ct

Chapel HillNC27517

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Notting Hill
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$1,419 - $4,124

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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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$1,427 - $4,137

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The Hartley at Blue Hill

625 S Elliott RdChapel Hill, NC 27517
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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 $899. 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
Vivo Living Ivy CreekDeluxe StudioStudio, 1BA$899
Crossings @ 501 ApartmentsCreekview Classic - Call for Availability1BR, 1BA$900
Nova Chapel HillRedwood1BR, 1BA$960
The Mews Apartments and TownhomesThe Dover1BR, 1BA$968
Dobbins Hill Apartment HomesOne Bed, One Bath1BR, 1BA$1,019
Glenbrook East and WestThe Brightleaf GWII 5351BR, 1BA$1,027
Lenox at Patterson PlaceDoverStudio, 1BA$1,068
SpringfieldPrairie1BR, 1BA$1,095
Mission University PinesA21BR, 1BA$1,128
The Bailey ApartmentsA1 - Renovated1BR, 1BA$1,177

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sayward Drive, NC

As of September 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sayward Drive area is the $1.48 price per square foot C1 Model at Kelby Farms in the Downtown Durham neighborhood starting from $2,212. The second greatest value Sayward Drive apartment is the The Eno 1162 Model at Pickett Square Townhomes in the Downtown Durham neighborhood starting at $1,464 with a $1.26 price per square foot. 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.
Kelby FarmsC13BR, 2BA$1.48
Pickett Square TownhomesThe Eno 11622BR, 2.5BA$1.26
LYV Woodcroft at SouthpointB1R2BR, 2BA$1.28
PineGate - Students save up to 10%!Maple2BR, 2BA$1.52
Hawk's NestThe Eno 9802BR, 1.5BA$1.42
The Bailey ApartmentsA2 - Renovated1BR, 1BA$1.54
The Apartments at Midtown 501A11BR, 1BA$1.55
The Mews Apartments and TownhomesThe Dover1BR, 1BA$1.29
Mission University PinesA21BR, 1BA$1.52
Nova Chapel HillRedwood1BR, 1BA$1.43

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Sayward Drive, Durham, NC

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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 $1,177.

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 $1,506.

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 243 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 $911 which is $595 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sayward Drive.

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