Cheap Homes for Rent in South Square Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $1,600 (8 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 Vivo Living Ivy Creek priced from $799. Icon Downtown Durham has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $875. Here are the most affordable South Square apartments for rent in Durham, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vivo Living Ivy CreekSTDO - StudioStudio,1BA$799
Icon Downtown DurhamA1 Studio C Standard -Call for AvailabilityStudio,1BA$875
South Point1 Bedroom 1 Bathoom1BR,1BA$899

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Square, NC

As of April 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Square area is the $1.22 price per square foot Yorktown Model at Colonial Townhouses- Students save up to 10%! in the in the Downtown Durham neighborhood starting from $1,315. The second greatest value South Square apartment is the A2 Model at Avana 55Twelve starting at $1,245 with a $1.46 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.
Colonial Townhouses- Students save up to 10%!Yorktown2BR,1.5BA$1.22
Avana 55TwelveA21BR,1BA$1.46
Viceroy ApartmentsVR 2x12BR,1BA$1.19
Alden Place at South SquareRichmond1BR,1BA$1.45
ReNew DurhamAtlanta1BR,1BA$1.39
Mission University PinesA31BR,1BA$1.36
Anderson Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.35
The Mews Apartments and TownhomesThe Dover1BR,1BA$1.31
University Ridge ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$1.41
South Point1 Bedroom 1 Bathoom1BR,1BA$1.28

Frequently Asked Questions about South Square

What type of rentals are currently available in South Square?

There are currently 48 Apartments for Rent in South Square, NC with pricing that ranges from $799 to $6,923. There are also 16 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South Square ranging from $1,600 to $2,400.

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 $1,600 to $2,400 with an average monthly rent of $1,904.

Expert Rental Resources

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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