Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Durham Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $500 (105 Rentals)

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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 $810. Vivo Living Ivy Creek has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $859. Here are the most affordable South Durham apartments for rent in Durham, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vivo Living Forest HillsStudioStudio,1BA$810
Vivo Living Ivy CreekStudioStudio,1BA$859
Bentley RidgeThe Brightleaf 5351BR,1BA$943
Crossings @ 5011x1 Creekview Classic- Call for Availability1BR,1BA$950
The PinesStudioStudio,1BA$950
Haven at Research Triangle ParkA11BR,1BA$984
South Point1 Bedroom 1 Bathoom1BR,1BA$999
Woodlake ReserveBrightleaf1BR,1BA$1,015
Glenbrook East and WestThe Brightleaf GWII 5351BR,1BA$1,024
MAA Research ParkE1Studio,1BA$1,028

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Durham, NC

As of June 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Durham area is the $1.12 price per square foot Fraser Model at Houndswood Village in the in the South Durham neighborhood starting from $2,652. The second greatest value South Durham apartment is the 2 bed Model at Davis Park starting at $1,900 with a $1.21 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.
Houndswood VillageFraser3BR,2.5BA$1.12
Davis Park2 bed2BR,3.5BA$1.21
Waterstone at Brier Creek ApartmentsBroad3BR,2BA$1.17
LochridgeThe Eno 12502BR,2.5BA$1.21
MAA Brier FallsHuntley2BR,2BA$1.15
Notting HillEssex2BR,2BA$1.28
Encore at the ParkB12BR,2BA$1.28
Emory Woods2 BEDROOM 1 BATH (1020 SF)2BR,1BA$1.26
Southpoint Estate ApartmentsA1/A2 - The Riley1BR,1BA$1.26
The SawyerA11BR,1BA$1.28

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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 $1,028.

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

The cheapest apartment in South Durham is Bentley Ridge which is listed at $943, while the average apartment in South Durham costs $2,515.

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 173 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 $358 which is $2,157 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Durham.

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