Cheap Homes for Rent in the South Durham Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $490 (25 Rentals)

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property at 104 Bay Colony Ct
$1,000

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Base Rent$1,000

Total Monthly Price$1,000
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
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104 Bay Colony Ct

Chapel HillNC27517

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property at 1001 Kingswood Dr
$1,300

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Base Rent$1,300

Total Monthly Price$1,300
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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1001 Kingswood Dr, Unit I

1001 Kingswood Dr
Chapel HillNC27517

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. Crossings @ 501 Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $900. Here are the most affordable South Durham apartments for rent in Durham, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vivo Living Forest HillsStudioStudio,1BA$799
Crossings @ 501 ApartmentsCreekview Classic - Call for Availability1BR,1BA$900
Vivo Living Ivy CreekDeluxe StudioStudio,1BA$925
South Point1 Bedroom 1 Bathoom1BR,1BA$959
Woodlake ReserveBennett1BR,1BA$970

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Durham, NC

As of September 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Durham area is the $1.19 price per square foot C4T Model at Avalon Townhome Collection Brier Creek in the in the South Durham neighborhood starting from $2,837. The second greatest value South Durham apartment is the Willow Model at NightStar Village starting at $2,574 with a $1.10 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.
Avalon Townhome Collection Brier CreekC4T4BR,3.5BA$1.19
NightStar VillageWillow3BR,2.5BA$1.10
Balfour West2 Bed 2.5 Bath Classic2BR,2.5BA$1.20
Pickett Square TownhomesThe Eno 11622BR,2.5BA$1.27
Triangle PlaceThe Juniper Renovated2BR,2BA$1.22
LYV Woodcroft at SouthpointB1R2BR,2BA$1.28
Colonial Townhouses- Students save up to 10%!Yorktown2BR,1.5BA$1.05
Foxridge ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Two Bathroom 60%2BR,2BA$1.22
Forest Glen ApartmentsNoble2BR,2BA$1.11
Rolling Hills ApartmentsRH 2B 1B2BR,1BA$1.21

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Frequently Asked Questions about South Durham

What type of rentals are currently available in South Durham?

There are currently 228 Apartments for Rent in South Durham, NC with pricing that ranges from $799 to $9,323. There are also 232 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South Durham ranging from $490 to $4,500.

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 $490 to $4,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,979.

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 $1,189 to $9,323, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,400 to $4,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,950 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,559.

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