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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 $850. Vivo Living Ivy Creek has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $874. Here are the most affordable South Durham apartments for rent in Durham, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vivo Living Forest HillsStudioStudio,1BA$850
Vivo Living Ivy CreekStudioStudio,1BA$874
Audubon LakeThe Brightleaf 6501BR,1BA$940
Bentley RidgeThe Brightleaf 5351BR,1BA$947
Crossings @ 5011x1 Creekview Classic- Call for Availability1BR,1BA$950
The PinesStudioStudio,1BA$950
Haven at Research Triangle ParkA11BR,1BA$984
University Ridge ApartmentsA6 with Sunroom1BR,1BA$984
South Point1 Bedroom 1 Bathoom1BR,1BA$999
Triangle Park Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,030

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Durham, NC

As of June 09, 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 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 VillageFraser3BR,2.5BA$1.12
Braxton TownhomesRaritan3BR,2.5BA$1.29
Davis Park2 bed2BR,3.5BA$1.21
Woodland Creek Apartments3 bedroom 2 bathroom3BR,2BA$1.28
MAA Brier FallsStirling2BR,2BA$1.23
ReNew DurhamChesapeake2BR,2BA$1.26
The SawyerB1 Renovated2BR,2BA$1.27
Southpoint Estate ApartmentsB1 - The Hartley2BR,2BA$1.15
Emory Woods2 BEDROOM 1 BATH (1020 SF)2BR,1BA$1.26
Encore at the ParkA11BR,1BA$1.27

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Frequently Asked Questions about South Durham

What type of rentals are currently available in South Durham?

There are currently 223 Apartments for Rent in South Durham, NC with pricing that ranges from $650 to $7,099. There are also 184 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South Durham ranging from $975 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 $975 to $6,195 with an average monthly rent of $2,073.

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 $1,299 to $6,154, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,350 to $3,295. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,645 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,880.

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