
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the South Square Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $809 (34 Rentals)


South Point

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Avana 55Twelve

J501 Estates

South Square Townhomes

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Garrett West

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Crowne at 501

Chandler at University Tower
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South Square, Durham, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Square?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Square Studio Apartments | $1,397 | $799 | $1,825 |
South Square 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,354 | $809 | $3,859 |
| South Square 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,744 | $999 | $3,560 |
| South Square 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,924 | $1,367 | $4,681 |
| South Square 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,209 | $1,690 | $6,888 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 34 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the South Square Neighborhood of Durham, NC.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Square Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in South Square?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Square is under $1,019.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Square?
The cheapest apartment in South Square is South Point which is listed at $899, while the average apartment in South Square costs $1,755.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Square?
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 154 regular apartments in South Square 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 Square?
Cheap apartments in South Square have an average cost of $800 which is $955 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Square.
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