Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Durham Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $550 (118 Rentals)

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Encore at the Park
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$1,149 - $1,782

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Encore at the Park

2850 Courtney Creek BlvdDurham, NC 27713
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South Durham, Durham, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Durham Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Durham area of Durham, NC is a Studio unit found at Vivo Living Forest Hills priced from $799. Vivo Living Ivy Creek has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $899. Here are the most affordable South Durham apartments for rent in Durham, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vivo Living Forest HillsStudioStudio, 1BA$799
Vivo Living Ivy CreekDeluxe StudioStudio, 1BA$899
Crossings @ 501 ApartmentsCreekview Classic - Call for Availability1BR, 1BA$900
South Point1 Bedroom 1 Bathoom1BR, 1BA$959
Bentley RidgeThe Brightleaf 5351BR, 1BA$965
The Mews Apartments and TownhomesThe Dover1BR, 1BA$971
Indigo ApartmentsA1A1BR, 1BA$974
Nova Chapel HillRedwood1BR, 1BA$975
Rolling Hills ApartmentsRH 2B 1B2BR, 1BA$995
LYV Durham at SouthpointA11BR, 1BA$999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Durham, NC

As of September 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Durham area is the $1.10 price per square foot Chestnut Model at NightStar Village in the South Durham neighborhood starting from $2,749. The second greatest value South Durham apartment is the C4T Model at Avalon Townhome Collection Brier Creek in the South Durham neighborhood starting at $2,822 with a $1.18 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Durham apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
NightStar VillageChestnut3BR, 2.5BA$1.10
Avalon Townhome Collection Brier CreekC4T4BR, 3.5BA$1.18
Forest Glen ApartmentsOak3BR, 2BA$1.01
Balfour West2 Bed 2.5 Bath Classic2BR, 2.5BA$1.20
Pickett Square TownhomesThe Eno 11622BR, 2.5BA$1.26
Triangle PlaceThe Juniper Renovated2BR, 2BA$1.17
Colonial Townhouses- Students save up to 10%!Yorktown2BR, 1.5BA$1.06
LYV Woodcroft at SouthpointB1R2BR, 2BA$1.28
Foxridge ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Two Bathroom 60%2BR, 2BA$1.22
The Mews Apartments and TownhomesThe Dover1BR, 1BA$1.29

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This website compares millions of points of data to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States, including Durham. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, walking, and biking. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

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 $999.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Durham?

The cheapest apartment in South Durham is Crossings @ 501 Apartments which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in South Durham costs $1,565.

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 422 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 $522 which is $1,043 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Durham.

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