Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Square Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $700 (31 Rentals)

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Bennett Square
2 Bedroom Apartments

Bennett Square

2904 Chapel Hill RdDurham, NC 27707
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Taylor's Pond
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Taylor's Pond

401 Archdale DrDurham, NC 27707
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Hawk's Nest
2 Bedroom Apartments

Hawk's Nest

3400 Sandy Creek DrDurham, NC 27705
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South Square, Durham, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Square Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Square area of Durham, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at South Point priced from $799. Vivo Living Ivy Creek has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $834. Here are the most affordable South Square apartments for rent in Durham, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
South Point1 Bedroom 1 Bathoom1BR,1BA$799
Vivo Living Ivy CreekStudioStudio,1BA$834
Mission University PinesA21BR,1BA$911
University Ridge ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$948
Icon Downtown DurhamA1 Studio C Standard -Call for AvailabilityStudio,1BA$950
Crossings @ 5011x1 Creekview Classic- Call for Availability1BR,1BA$975
The Mews Apartments and TownhomesThe Dover1BR,1BA$986
Viceroy ApartmentsVR 2x12BR,1BA$999
Lenox at Patterson PlaceDoverStudio,1BA$999
Avana 55TwelveA21BR,1BA$1,051

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Square, NC

As of September 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Square area is the $1.21 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 2 Bathoom Model at South Point in the in the Downtown Durham neighborhood starting from $1,499. The second greatest value South Square apartment is the The Eno 1162 Model at Taylor's Pond starting at $1,438 with a $1.24 price per square foot in the Fayetteville Street Corridor neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Square apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
South Point3 Bedroom 2 Bathoom3BR,2BA$1.21
Taylor's PondThe Eno 11622BR,2.5BA$1.24
Pickett Square TownhomesThe Eno 11622BR,2.5BA$1.29
Colonial Townhouses- Students save up to 10%!Yorktown2BR,1.5BA$1.22
Hawk's NestThe Eno 9802BR,1.5BA$1.22
Avana 55TwelveA21BR,1BA$1.24
Viceroy ApartmentsVR 2x12BR,1BA$1.19
Alden Place at South SquareRichmond1BR,1BA$1.36
Mission University PinesA31BR,1BA$1.30
The Mews Apartments and TownhomesThe Dover1BR,1BA$1.31

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com works hard to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in areas across the United States and customized analysis for Southwest Central Durham. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, apartment communities for the kids, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in South Square?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in South Square is at Vivo Living Ivy Creek listed at $834.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South Square Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Square Apartment is $799 at South Point.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom South Square Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South Square is starting from $999 at Viceroy Apartments.

What is the most affordable South Square Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap South Square Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Mission University Pines and starts from $1,327.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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