
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the South Durham Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $950 (19 Rentals)


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Vivo Living Ivy Creek

The Pines

Emerald Place

MAA Research Park

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Lenox at Patterson Place

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Alexander Crossing

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Ellis Station

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Kelby Farms

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Candour House
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The Exchange at Brier Creek

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The Slater

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Residences at Shiloh Crossing

Aventon Cary

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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Durham?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
South Durham Studio Apartments | $1,374 | $950 | $3,816 |
| South Durham 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,497 | $800 | $4,786 |
| South Durham 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,781 | $900 | $4,728 |
| South Durham 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,200 | $1,375 | $9,563 |
| South Durham 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,021 | $1,690 | $3,075 |
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There are currently 19 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the South Durham Neighborhood of Durham, NC.
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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 $1,025.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Durham?
The cheapest apartment in South Durham is Vivo Living Forest Hills which is listed at $984, while the average apartment in South Durham costs $1,583.
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 255 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 $527 which is $1,056 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Durham.
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