
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southpoint Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $800 (30 Rentals)
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Southpoint Estate Apartments

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Woodlake Reserve

The Sawyer
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54 Station

Park Ridge Estates

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Cortland Research Park

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Lodge at Southpoint

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Fox Chase

Sutton Station

Southpoint Crossing

600 Audubon Lake Dr

Lochridge

Highgate Townhomes

519 Woodwinds Dr
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Crosstown at Chapel Hill

Blu on Farrington
Southpoint, Durham, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southpoint?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southpoint Studio Apartments | $1,339 | $896 | $1,538 |
| Southpoint 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,369 | $889 | $4,175 |
| Southpoint 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,644 | $1,199 | $3,104 |
| Southpoint 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,731 | $1,373 | $3,540 |
| Southpoint 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,690 | $1,690 | $1,690 |
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Cheapest Available Southpoint Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southpoint area of Durham, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Fox Chase priced from $890. Southpoint Estate Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $910. Here are the most affordable Southpoint apartments for rent in Durham, NC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fox Chase | The Brightleaf 650 | 1BR,1BA | $890 |
| Southpoint Estate Apartments | A1/A2 - The Riley | 1BR,1BA | $910 |
| Emerald Place | Studio | Studio,1BA | $931 |
| Woodlake Reserve | Bennett | 1BR,1BA | $1,015 |
| Crosstown at Chapel Hill | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,033 |
| Audubon Lake | The Brightleaf 700 | 1BR,1BA | $1,039 |
| Legacy at Meridian Apartments | Summerville | 1BR,1BA | $1,092 |
| The Sawyer | A1R | 1BR,1BA | $1,125 |
| Southpoint Glen | Dogwood | 1BR,1BA | $1,129 |
| 54 Station | North | 1BR,1BA | $1,176 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southpoint, NC
As of April 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southpoint area is the $1.08 price per square foot The Eno 1250 Model at Lochridge in the in the South Durham neighborhood starting from $1,330. The second greatest value Southpoint apartment is the B1/B2 - The Hartley Model at Southpoint Estate Apartments starting at $1,307 with a $1.22 price per square foot in the Downing Creek neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southpoint apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lochridge | The Eno 1250 | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.08 |
| Southpoint Estate Apartments | B1/B2 - The Hartley | 2BR,2BA | $1.22 |
| Park Ridge Estates | The Hartford | 2BR,2BA | $1.37 |
| Greens of Pine Glen Apartments | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.26 |
| Legacy at Meridian Apartments | Stratford | 1BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| Avon Crossings | Two Bed and One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.49 |
| The Sawyer | A1R | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| The Village at Auburn Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.52 |
| Woodlake Reserve | Bennett | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| Fox Chase | The Brightleaf 650 | 1BR,1BA | $1.37 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southpoint Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Southpoint?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Southpoint is under $1,176.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southpoint?
The cheapest apartment in Southpoint is Fox Chase which is listed at $891, while the average apartment in Southpoint costs $1,690.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southpoint?
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 109 regular apartments in Southpoint 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 Southpoint?
Cheap apartments in Southpoint have an average cost of $756 which is $934 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southpoint.
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