
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the South Durham Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $822 (96 Rentals)


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1809 Nellora Ln

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Room in Townhome on Talley St

404 Formosa Ave

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Room in House on Booker Ave

Glenbrook East and West

Rolling Hills Apartments

Room in Duplex on S Alston Ave

1911 Capps St

1911 Capps St

Crossings @ 501
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Emerald Place

Room in Duplex on S Alston Ave

Nova Chapel Hill

The Mews Apartments and Townhomes

Mission University Pines

Triangle Park Apartments

Featherstone Village

Triangle Place

Pine Ridge

The Hargrove at Southpoint
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Southpoint Estate Apartments

University Ridge Apartments

The Sawyer

Lakeside Gardens

Haven at Research Triangle Park

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Encore at the Park

ReNew Durham

Woodland Creek Townhomes and Apartments

J501 Estates
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Woodlake Reserve

Audubon Lake

Southpoint Glen

Springfield

54 Station

Total Monthly Price
Cortland Research Park

Colonial Townhouses- Students save up to 10%!

Legacy at Meridian Apartments

2204 Fayetteville St

MAA Patterson
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South Durham, Durham, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Durham?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Durham Studio Apartments | $1,330 | $799 | $2,099 |
South Durham 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,457 | $822 | $6,102 |
| South Durham 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,758 | $925 | $4,608 |
| South Durham 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,120 | $1,373 | $6,314 |
| South Durham 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,207 | $1,690 | $6,938 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Durham Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in South Durham?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Durham is under $966.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Durham?
The cheapest apartment in South Durham is Rolling Hills Apartments which is listed at $835, while the average apartment in South Durham costs $1,963.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Durham?
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 237 regular apartments in South Durham 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 South Durham?
Cheap apartments in South Durham have an average cost of $594 which is $1,369 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Durham.
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Your Guide to the Top 10 Affordable Neighborhoods to Rent in Durham, NC
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Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts
Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article is based on first-hand experience managing apartment communities and helping renters adapt to their spaces after moving in.

What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much
Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.
