Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Durham Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $500 (129 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 $839. Mission University Pines has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $842. 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
Mission University PinesA11BR,1BA$842
Vivo Living Ivy CreekSTDO - StudioStudio,1BA$859
Glenbrook East and WestThe Brightleaf GW 6601BR,1BA$873
Pine RidgeThe Brightleaf 5351BR,1BA$890
South Point1 Bedroom 1 Bathoom1BR,1BA$899
The Mews Apartments and TownhomesThe Dover1BR,1BA$912
Triangle Park Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$930
Haven at Research Triangle ParkA11BR,1BA$936
University Ridge ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$948

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Durham, NC

As of November 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Durham area is the $1.12 price per square foot Tanasee Model at Houndswood Village in the in the South Durham neighborhood starting from $2,617. The second greatest value South Durham apartment is the 3 BEDROOM 2.5 BATH TOWNHOME Model at Emory Woods starting at $1,599 with a $1.23 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 VillageTanasee3BR,2.5BA$1.12
Emory Woods3 BEDROOM 2.5 BATH TOWNHOME3BR,2.5BA$1.23
LochridgeThe Eno 12502BR,2.5BA$1.24
501 Towns21.5TH2BR,1.5BA$1.07
Highgate TownhomesThe Eno 11622BR,2.5BA$1.21
Taylor's PondThe Eno 11622BR,2.5BA$1.21
Colonial Townhouses- Students save up to 10%!Yorktown2BR,1.5BA$1.20
Encore at the ParkA11BR,1BA$1.22
Triangle PlaceThe Willow1BR,1BA$1.11
The Mews Apartments and TownhomesThe Dover1BR,1BA$1.22

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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 Mission University Pines which is listed at $842, while the average apartment in South Durham costs $2,040.

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 358 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 $434 which is $1,606 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Durham.

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