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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Durham Studio Apartments | $1,260 | $799 | $1,848 |
| South Durham 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,421 | $809 | $3,680 |
| South Durham 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,728 | $999 | $4,578 |
| South Durham 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,101 | $1,214 | $5,567 |
| South Durham 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,040 | $1,260 | $2,840 |
There are currently 90 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the South Durham Neighborhood of Durham, NC.
See all Apartments in DurhamThe 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 $799. Here are the most affordable South Durham apartments for rent in Durham, NC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vivo Living Forest Hills | STDO - Studio | Studio,1BA | $799 |
| Vivo Living Ivy Creek | STDO - Studio | Studio,1BA | $799 |
| South Point | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathoom | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| Crossings @ 501 | 1x1 Creekview Classic- Call for Availability | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| Mission University Pines | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $906 |
| Fox Chase | The Brightleaf 650 | 1BR,1BA | $917 |
| Emerald Place | Studio | Studio,1BA | $921 |
| Glenbrook East and West | The Brightleaf GWII 535 | 1BR,1BA | $928 |
| University Ridge Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| The Pines | Studio | Studio,1BA | $950 |
As of March 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Durham area is the $1.19 price per square foot D2T Model at Avalon Townhomes Brier Creek in the in the South Durham neighborhood starting from $2,840. The second greatest value South Durham apartment is the The Trinity 1800 Model at Lochridge starting at $1,891 with a $1.05 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avalon Townhomes Brier Creek | D2T | 4BR,3.5BA | $1.19 |
| Lochridge | The Trinity 1800 | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.05 |
| Braxton Townhomes | Maverick | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.25 |
| Emory Woods | 3 BEDROOM 2.5 BATH TOWNHOME | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.16 |
| Highgate Townhomes | The Eno 1162 | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.24 |
| Pine Ridge | The Eno 1162 | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.16 |
| Taylor's Pond | The Eno 1162 | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.14 |
| Colonial Townhouses- Students save up to 10%! | Yorktown | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.24 |
| Forest Glen Apartments | Noble | 2BR,2BA | $1.20 |
| Featherstone Village | One Bedroom (sunroom optional) | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
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Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in South Durham is at Vivo Living Forest Hills listed at $799.
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Durham Apartment is $899 at South Point.
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South Durham is starting from $999 at South Point.
The best deal on a cheap South Durham Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Sawyer and starts from $1,260.
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