Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sayward Drive Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $700 (38 Rentals)

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Avana 55Twelve
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$1,288 - $6,102
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Avana 55Twelve

5512 Sunlight DrDurham, NC 27707
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Garrett West
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$1,383 - $1,892
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Garrett West

4130 Garrett RdDurham, NC 27707
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Hawk's Nest
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Hawk's Nest

3400 Sandy Creek DrDurham, NC 27705
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Notting Hill
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$1,308 - $5,670
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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 priced from $900. Glenbrook East and West has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $944. Here are the most affordable Sayward Drive apartments for rent in Durham, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Crossings @ 5011x1 Creekview Classic- Call for Availability1BR,1BA$900
Glenbrook East and WestThe Brightleaf GWII 5351BR,1BA$944
Vivo Living Ivy CreekDLXSTDO - Deluxe StudioStudio,1BA$949
The Mews Apartments and TownhomesThe Dover1BR,1BA$963
Nova Chapel HillRedwood1BR,1BA$1,070
The Apartments at Midtown 501A11BR,1BA$1,090
Mission University PinesA31BR,1BA$1,094
J501 EstatesAthens1BR,1BA$1,099
Lenox at Patterson PlaceDoverStudio,1BA$1,101
SpringfieldJuniper1BR,1BA$1,144

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sayward Drive, NC

As of May 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sayward Drive area is the $1.52 price per square foot C1 Model at Avana 55Twelve in the in the Downtown Durham neighborhood starting from $1,871. The second greatest value Sayward Drive apartment is the The Eno 1025 Model at Pickett Square Townhomes starting at $1,402 with a $1.37 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.
Avana 55TwelveC13BR,2BA$1.52
Pickett Square TownhomesThe Eno 10252BR,2BA$1.37
The SawyerA2R1BR,1BA$1.32
The Apartments at Midtown 501A11BR,1BA$1.18
Alden Place at South SquareRichmond1BR,1BA$1.52
J501 EstatesAthens1BR,1BA$1.57
Mission University PinesA31BR,1BA$1.38
The Bailey ApartmentsA1 - Renovated1BR,1BA$1.63
The Mews Apartments and TownhomesThe Dover1BR,1BA$1.29
Nova Chapel HillRedwood1BR,1BA$1.51

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in Sayward Drive?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Sayward Drive is at Vivo Living Ivy Creek listed at $949.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Sayward Drive Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Sayward Drive Apartment is $900 at Crossings @ 501.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Sayward Drive Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Sayward Drive is starting from $1,050 at Crossings @ 501.

What is the most affordable Sayward Drive Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Sayward Drive Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Crossings @ 501 and starts from $1,400.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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