Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Central Durham Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $500 (28 Rentals)

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Whetstone
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$1,355 - $1,997
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Whetstone

501 Willard StDurham, NC 27701
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605 West End
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$1,365 - $3,329
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605 West End

605 W Chapel Hill StDurham, NC 27701
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University Commons - Durham
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

University Commons - Durham

1505 Duke University RdDurham, NC 27701
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University Commons
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

University Commons

801-804 Underwood AveDurham, NC 27701
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Montego
1 Bedroom Apartments

Montego

1901 Morehead AveDurham, NC 27707

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2211 Morehead Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2211 Morehead Ave

2211 Morehead AveDurham, NC 27707
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1702 Gunter St, Unit A

1702 Gunter St
DurhamNC27707

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Southwest Central Durham, Durham, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Southwest Central Durham Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southwest Central Durham area of Durham, NC is a Studio unit found at Icon Downtown Durham priced from $875. 2006 House Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $975. Here are the most affordable Southwest Central Durham apartments for rent in Durham, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Icon Downtown DurhamA1 Studio C Standard -Call for AvailabilityStudio,1BA$875
2006 House AveThe Davis1BR,1BA$975
Anderson Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$990
Barclay Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,095
Jersey1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,165
901 South Apartments901 South - 1bed1BR,1BA$1,175
Brightleaf on MainM1Studio,1BA$1,179
605 West EndBrightleaf1BR,1BA$1,365
WhetstoneA21BR,1BA$1,513

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Central Durham, NC

As of July 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southwest Central Durham area is the $1.47 price per square foot 1003 Lamond Ave Model at 1003 Lamond Ave, Unit Apt B in the in the Government Services District neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Southwest Central Durham apartment is the 603 Maplewood Ave Model at 603 Maplewood Ave, Unit B starting at $1,600 with a $1.78 price per square foot in the Fayetteville Street Corridor neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southwest Central Durham apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1003 Lamond Ave, Unit Apt B1003 Lamond Ave3BR,1BA$1.47
603 Maplewood Ave, Unit B603 Maplewood Ave2BR,1BA$1.78
Anderson Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.28
Cortland Bull CityDuke1BR,1BA$2.31
901 South Apartments901 South - 1bed1BR,1BA$1.62
605 West EndVickers1BR,1BA$2.52
Jersey1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.03
Barclay Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.99
2006 House AveThe Davis1BR,1BA$1.77
Icon Downtown DurhamA1 Studio C Upgrade-Call for AvailabilityStudio ,1BA$2.44

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southwest Central Durham Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Southwest Central Durham?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Southwest Central Durham is at Icon Downtown Durham listed at $875.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Southwest Central Durham Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Southwest Central Durham Apartment is $900 at Icon Downtown Durham.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Southwest Central Durham Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Southwest Central Durham is starting from $1,175 at Anderson Apartments.

What is the most affordable Southwest Central Durham Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Southwest Central Durham Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Anderson Apartments and starts from $1,425.

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