Cheap Homes for Rent in the South Square Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $1,650 (5 Rentals)

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Cheapest Available South Square Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Square area of Durham, NC is a Studio unit found at Icon Downtown Durham priced from $875. 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 Square apartments for rent in Durham, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Icon Downtown DurhamA1 Studio C Standard -Call for AvailabilityStudio,1BA$875
Crossings @ 501 ApartmentsCreekview Classic - Call for Availability1BR,1BA$900
South Point1 Bedroom 1 Bathoom1BR,1BA$959

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Square, NC

As of August 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Square area is the $0.91 price per square foot C3 Model at Vetra Forest Hills - Lexington Street in the in the Fayetteville Street Corridor neighborhood starting from $1,825. The second greatest value South Square apartment is the The Eno GWII 1162 Model at Glenbrook East and West starting at $1,428 with a $1.23 price per square foot in the Downtown Durham 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.
Vetra Forest Hills - Lexington StreetC33BR,3BA$0.91
Glenbrook East and WestThe Eno GWII 11622BR,2.5BA$1.23
Pickett Square TownhomesThe Eno 11622BR,2.5BA$1.24
Colonial Townhouses- Students save up to 10%!Yorktown2BR,1.5BA$1.19
Taylor's PondThe Eno 10252BR,2BA$1.38
Mission University PinesA31BR,1BA$1.44
Anderson Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.28
The Mews Apartments and TownhomesThe Dover1BR,1BA$1.31
South Point1 Bedroom 1 Bathoom1BR,1BA$1.37
Lakeside GardensOne Bed and One Bath1BR,1BA$1.47

Frequently Asked Questions about South Square

What type of rentals are currently available in South Square?

There are currently 51 Apartments for Rent in South Square, NC with pricing that ranges from $848 to $7,237. There are also 12 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South Square ranging from $1,650 to $4,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in South Square?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in South Square ranges from $1,650 to $4,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,810.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in South Square?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in South Square range from $1,375 to $7,237, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,100 to $3,200. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,490 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,690.

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