Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sayward Drive Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $800 (25 Rentals)

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3400 Sandy Creek DrDurham, NC 27705
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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 $874. 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 CreekStudioStudio,1BA$874
Crossings @ 5011x1 Creekview Classic- Call for Availability1BR,1BA$950
Glenbrook East and WestThe Brightleaf GWII 5351BR,1BA$1,016
Lenox at Patterson PlaceDoverStudio,1BA$1,050
The Mews Apartments and TownhomesThe Dover1BR,1BA$1,063

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sayward Drive, NC

As of June 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Sayward Drive area is the $1.61 price per square foot C1 Model at Avana 55Twelve in the in the Downtown Durham neighborhood starting from $1,983. The second greatest value Sayward Drive apartment is the The Eno 1162 Model at Pickett Square Townhomes starting at $1,409 with a $1.21 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$1.61
Pickett Square TownhomesThe Eno 11622BR,2.5BA$1.21
Garrett WestFAB2BR,2BA$1.44
Chandler at University TowerB12BR,2BA$1.63
The Apartments at Midtown 501A11BR,1BA$1.46
Notting HillShelley1BR,1BA$1.64
The SawyerA1 Renovated1BR,1BA$1.38
Alden Place at South SquareAlexander1BR,1BA$1.51
Mission University PinesA31BR,1BA$1.41
The Mews Apartments and TownhomesThe Dover1BR,1BA$1.42

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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 $1,198.

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 97 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 $636 which is $1,242 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sayward Drive.

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