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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 $839. Vivo Living Ivy Creek has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $839. Here are the most affordable South Durham apartments for rent in Durham, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vivo Living Forest HillsSTDO - StudioStudio,1BA$839
Vivo Living Ivy CreekSTDO - StudioStudio,1BA$839
Indigo ApartmentsA1A1BR,1BA$887
South Point1 Bedroom 1 Bathoom1BR,1BA$899
Crossings @ 5011x1 Creekview Classic- Call for Availability1BR,1BA$900
Rolling Hills ApartmentsRH 1B 1B1BR,1BA$900
Glenbrook East and WestThe Brightleaf GW 7001BR,1BA$926
Audubon LakeThe Brightleaf 6501BR,1BA$928
Fox ChaseThe Brightleaf 7001BR,1BA$930
University Ridge ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$948

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Durham, NC

As of December 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Durham area is the $1.05 price per square foot The Trinity 1800 Model at Lochridge in the in the South Durham neighborhood starting from $1,895. The second greatest value South Durham apartment is the Pine Model at Forest Glen Apartments starting at $1,600 with a $1.19 price per square foot in the South Durham neighborhood. 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.
LochridgeThe Trinity 18003BR,2.5BA$1.05
Forest Glen ApartmentsPine4BR,2BA$1.19
The Village at Auburn Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.12
Taylor's PondThe Eno 11622BR,2.5BA$1.14
Balfour West2 Bedroom Townhome Renovated2BR,2.5BA$1.20
Colonial Townhouses- Students save up to 10%!Yorktown2BR,1.5BA$1.22
Emory Woods2 BEDROOM 1 BATH (1020 SF)2BR,1BA$1.21
Hawk's NestThe Eno 9802BR,1.5BA$1.25
Encore at the ParkA11BR,1BA$1.23
Triangle PlaceThe Willow Renovated1BR,1BA$1.21

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Lifestyle Ratings

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 $948.

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

The cheapest apartment in South Durham is Indigo Apartments which is listed at $887, while the average apartment in South Durham costs $2,423.

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 344 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 $544 which is $1,879 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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Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!