Cheap Homes for Rent in South Durham Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $600 (18 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 Ivy Creek priced from $834. Vivo Living Forest Hills has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $849. Here are the most affordable South Durham apartments for rent in Durham, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vivo Living Ivy CreekStudioStudio,1BA$834
Vivo Living Forest HillsStudioStudio,1BA$849
Emerald PlaceStudioStudio,1BA$911
Pine RidgeThe Brightleaf 5351BR,1BA$919
Nova Chapel HillRedwood1BR,1BA$935

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Durham, NC

As of July 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Durham area is the $1.13 price per square foot Balsam Model at Houndswood Village in the in the South Durham neighborhood starting from $2,695. The second greatest value South Durham apartment is the Raritan Model at Braxton Townhomes starting at $2,399 with a $1.29 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.
Houndswood VillageBalsam3BR,3.5BA$1.13
Braxton TownhomesRaritan3BR,2.5BA$1.29
Southpoint Estate ApartmentsC1 - The Madison3BR,2BA$1.30
501 Towns21.5TH2BR,1.5BA$1.07
Waterstone at Brier Creek ApartmentsNeuse2BR,2BA$1.24
Encore at the ParkB12BR,2BA$1.26
Colonial Townhouses- Students save up to 10%!Yorktown2BR,1.5BA$1.30
Emory Woods2 BEDROOM 1 BATH (1020 SF)2BR,1BA$1.21
Triangle PlaceThe Willow1BR,1BA$1.25
The SawyerA11BR,1BA$1.28

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Frequently Asked Questions about South Durham

What type of rentals are currently available in South Durham?

There are currently 219 Apartments for Rent in South Durham, NC with pricing that ranges from $800 to $7,719. There are also 221 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South Durham ranging from $265 to $6,195.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in South Durham?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in South Durham ranges from $265 to $6,195 with an average monthly rent of $1,734.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in South Durham?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in South Durham range from $1,404 to $7,719, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,450 to $3,295. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,650 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,880.

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