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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Central Durham Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $500 (26 Rentals)
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$875 - $1,500Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For Availability
Icon Downtown Durham
1500 Duke University RdDurham, NC 27701
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$999 - $1,7012 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Viceroy Apartments
1700 Chapel Hill RdDurham, NC 27707
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$1,084 - $1,967Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Whetstone
501 Willard StDurham, NC 27701
1212 Rosedale Ave
DurhamNC27707
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909 Rome Ave
DurhamNC27701
835 Wilkerson Ave
DurhamNC27701
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$1,100 - $1,5001 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Anderson Apartments
1600 Anderson StDurham, NC 27707
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$1,121 - $4,943Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Brightleaf on Main
1005 W Main StDurham, NC 27701
2008 Jersey Ave
DurhamNC27707
311 Swift Ave
DurhamNC27705
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Willow Bend Apartments
1718 Palmer StDurham, NC 27707
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$1,264 - $2,884Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
605 West End
605 W Chapel Hill StDurham, NC 27701
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The Edge at West End The Edge at West End
1808-1810 Chapel Hill RdDurham, NC 27707
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1219 Moreland Ave
DurhamNC27707
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1745 Morehead Ave
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Southwest Central Durham, Durham, NC Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southwest Central Durham?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Central Durham Studio Apartments | $1,349 | $875 | $2,700 |
| Southwest Central Durham 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,671 | $700 | $4,140 |
| Southwest Central Durham 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,023 | $999 | $6,344 |
| Southwest Central Durham 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,319 | $1,500 | $4,200 |
| Southwest Central Durham 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,228 | $2,742 | $3,715 |
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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. Viceroy Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $999. Here are the most affordable Southwest Central Durham apartments for rent in Durham, NC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Icon Downtown Durham | A1 Studio C Standard -Call for Availability | Studio,1BA | $875 |
| Viceroy Apartments | VR 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $999 |
| Anderson Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| Brightleaf on Main | S2 | Studio,1BA | $1,121 |
| Cortland Bull City | Lorilard | 1BR,2BA | $1,142 |
| 901 South Apartments Durham Downtown | Experience Downtown Living at Its Finest at 901... | 2BR,1BA | $1,174 |
| 2211 Morehead Ave | 2BR/2BA Upper Floor | 2BR,2BA | $1,249 |
| 605 West End | Brightleaf | 1BR,1BA | $1,264 |
| Whetstone | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $1,313 |
| West Village | A1B-1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,421 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Central Durham, NC
As of December 29, 2025 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 2BR/2BA Upper Floor Model at 2211 Morehead Ave starting at $1,249 with a $1.00 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 1003 Lamond Ave, Unit Apt B | 1003 Lamond Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| 2211 Morehead Ave | 2BR/2BA Upper Floor | 2BR,2BA | $1.00 |
| 501 Towns-Lexington Street Apartments | B1.5 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.26 |
| Willow Bend Apartments | WB 3x2 | 3BR,2BA | $1.53 |
| Viceroy Apartments | VR 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| 901 South Apartments Durham Downtown | Experience Downtown Living at Its Finest at 901... | 2BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| Anderson Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| West Village | S1B-3 | Studio ,1BA | $2.42 |
| Whetstone | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.30 |
| Cortland Bull City | Allen | Studio ,1BA | $2.33 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southwest Central Durham Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Southwest Central Durham?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Southwest Central Durham is under $1,421.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southwest Central Durham?
The cheapest apartment in Southwest Central Durham is Icon Downtown Durham which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in Southwest Central Durham costs $3,228.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southwest Central Durham?
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 40 regular apartments in Southwest Central Durham 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 Southwest Central Durham?
Cheap apartments in Southwest Central Durham have an average cost of $690 which is $2,538 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southwest Central Durham.
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