Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the South Square Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $908 (15 Rentals)

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Crossings @ 501

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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 | $1,251 | $874 | $1,875 |
South Square 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,501 | $908 | $2,069 |
South Square 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,854 | $1,075 | $2,945 |
South Square 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,901 | $1,499 | $3,683 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 15 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the South Square Neighborhood of Durham, NC.
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Getting Around the South Square Neighborhood in Durham, NC
Walk Score®
57 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
41 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
33 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $1,209.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Square?
The cheapest apartment in South Square is Crossings @ 501 which is listed at $950, while the average apartment in South Square costs $1,700.
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 25 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 $310 which is $1,390 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Square.
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