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

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Sayward Drive?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sayward Drive Studio Apartments | $1,360 | $799 | $2,310 |
| Sayward Drive 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,540 | $864 | $4,825 |
| Sayward Drive 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,733 | $900 | $5,337 |
| Sayward Drive 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,126 | $1,390 | $9,323 |
| Sayward Drive 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,500 | $2,500 | $2,500 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vivo Living Ivy Creek | Deluxe Studio | Studio, 1BA | $899 |
| Crossings @ 501 Apartments | Creekview Classic - Call for Availability | 1BR, 1BA | $900 |
| Nova Chapel Hill | Redwood | 1BR, 1BA | $960 |
| The Mews Apartments and Townhomes | The Dover | 1BR, 1BA | $968 |
| Dobbins Hill Apartment Homes | One Bed, One Bath | 1BR, 1BA | $1,019 |
| Glenbrook East and West | The Brightleaf GWII 535 | 1BR, 1BA | $1,027 |
| Lenox at Patterson Place | Dover | Studio, 1BA | $1,068 |
| Springfield | Prairie | 1BR, 1BA | $1,095 |
| Mission University Pines | A2 | 1BR, 1BA | $1,128 |
| The Bailey Apartments | A1 - Renovated | 1BR, 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kelby Farms | C1 | 3BR, 2BA | $1.48 |
| Pickett Square Townhomes | The Eno 1162 | 2BR, 2.5BA | $1.26 |
| LYV Woodcroft at Southpoint | B1R | 2BR, 2BA | $1.28 |
| PineGate - Students save up to 10%! | Maple | 2BR, 2BA | $1.52 |
| Hawk's Nest | The Eno 980 | 2BR, 1.5BA | $1.42 |
| The Bailey Apartments | A2 - Renovated | 1BR, 1BA | $1.54 |
| The Apartments at Midtown 501 | A1 | 1BR, 1BA | $1.55 |
| The Mews Apartments and Townhomes | The Dover | 1BR, 1BA | $1.29 |
| Mission University Pines | A2 | 1BR, 1BA | $1.52 |
| Nova Chapel Hill | Redwood | 1BR, 1BA | $1.43 |
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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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