Cheap Homes for Rent in the South Durham Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $500 (28 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 1 Bed unit found at Crossings @ 501 Apartments priced from $950. Bentley Ridge has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $960. Here are the most affordable South Durham apartments for rent in Durham, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Crossings @ 501 ApartmentsCreekview Semi-Upgraded - Call for Availability1BR,1BA$950
Bentley RidgeThe Brightleaf 5351BR,1BA$960
Pine RidgeThe Brightleaf 6101BR,1BA$965
Triangle Park Apartments1 bedroom, 1 bathroom1BR,1BA$975
Vivo Living Forest HillsStudioStudio,1BA$984
Vivo Living Ivy CreekStudioStudio,1BA$984
South Point1 Bedroom 1 Bathoom1BR,1BA$999
The Mews Apartments and TownhomesThe Dover1BR,1BA$1,004
Lakeside GardensOne Bed and One Bath1BR,1BA$1,025
Colonial Townhouses- Students save up to 10%!Williamsburg1BR,1BA$1,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Durham, NC

As of July 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Durham area is the $1.02 price per square foot Chestnut Model at NightStar Village in the in the South Durham neighborhood starting from $2,549. The second greatest value South Durham apartment is the C1 Model at Braxton at Brier Creek starting at $1,797 with a $1.21 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.
NightStar VillageChestnut3BR,2.5BA$1.02
Braxton at Brier CreekC13BR,2BA$1.21
Southpoint Estate ApartmentsC1 - The Madison3BR,2BA$1.23
Balfour West2 Bedroom Townhome Renovated2BR,2.5BA$1.29
Pickett Square TownhomesThe Eno 11622BR,2.5BA$1.24
Triangle PlaceThe Juniper Renovated2BR,2BA$1.28
ReNew DurhamChesapeake2BR,2BA$1.21
The SawyerB1R2BR,2BA$1.26
Featherstone VillageTwo Bedroom (sunroom optional)2BR,2BA$1.22
Foxridge ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Two Bathroom 45%2BR,2BA$1.21

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about South Durham

What type of rentals are currently available in South Durham?

There are currently 226 Apartments for Rent in South Durham, NC with pricing that ranges from $843 to $9,122. There are also 233 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South Durham ranging from $580 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 $580 to $4,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,083.

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 $1,375 to $9,122, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,425 to $4,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,795 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,690.

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