Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Durham Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $500 (114 Rentals)

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property at 1809 Nellora Ln

$750

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1809 Nellora Ln

DurhamNC27703

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property at 404 Formosa Ave

$780 - $925

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$780 - $925
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$780 - $925

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 11

404 Formosa Ave

DurhamNC27707

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Encore at the Park
$1,135 - $1,859
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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. Rolling Hills Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $835. Here are the most affordable South Durham apartments for rent in Durham, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vivo Living Forest HillsSTDO - StudioStudio,1BA$799
Rolling Hills ApartmentsRH 1B 1B1BR,1BA$835
Crossings @ 5011x1 Creekview Classic- Call for Availability1BR,1BA$900
Emerald PlacePremier1BR,1BA$905
Glenbrook East and WestThe Brightleaf GWII 5351BR,1BA$944
Vivo Living Ivy CreekDLXSTDO - Deluxe StudioStudio,1BA$949
The PinesStudioStudio,1BA$950
The Mews Apartments and TownhomesThe Dover1BR,1BA$963
Bentley RidgeThe Brightleaf 5351BR,1BA$965
Featherstone VillageOne Bedroom (sunroom optional)1BR,1BA$966

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Durham, NC

As of May 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Durham area is the $1.01 price per square foot C2T Model at Avalon Townhomes Brier Creek in the in the South Durham neighborhood starting from $2,385. The second greatest value South Durham apartment is the Raritan Model at Braxton Townhomes starting at $2,225 with a $1.19 price per square foot in the Fayetteville Street Corridor 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.
Avalon Townhomes Brier CreekC2T3BR,2.5BA$1.01
Braxton TownhomesRaritan3BR,2.5BA$1.19
Vetra Forest Hills - Lexington StreetC2.53BR,2.5BA$1.00
LochridgeThe Eno 12502BR,2.5BA$1.18
Pine RidgeThe Eno 11622BR,2.5BA$1.17
Colonial Townhouses- Students save up to 10%!Yorktown2BR,1.5BA$1.27
Woodland Creek Townhomes and ApartmentsThe Longleaf Apartment1BR,1BA$1.27
Encore at the ParkA11BR,1BA$1.28
Triangle PlaceThe Willow Renovated1BR,1BA$1.19
Featherstone VillageOne Bedroom (sunroom optional)1BR,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 $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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