Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Central Durham Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $500 (13 Rentals)

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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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$1,100 - $1,575

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600 S Duke St

DurhamNC27701

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. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Icon Downtown DurhamA1 Studio C Standard -Call for AvailabilityStudio,1BA$875
Viceroy ApartmentsVR 2x12BR,1BA$999
Anderson Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,050
605 West EndGregsonStudio,1BA$1,179
Brightleaf on MainM1Studio,1BA$1,179

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Central Durham, NC

As of March 10, 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 WB 3x2 Model at Willow Bend Apartments starting at $1,540 with a $1.53 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
Willow Bend ApartmentsWB 3x23BR,2BA$1.53
Viceroy ApartmentsVR 2x12BR,1BA$1.19
901 South Apartments Durham Downtown901 South - 2bed2BR,1BA$1.56
West VillageA1C-Renovated1BR,1BA$1.95
Anderson Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.35
Vetra Forest Hills - Lexington StreetB12BR,1BA$1.71
WhetstoneA11BR,1BA$2.24
Cortland Bull CityAllenStudio ,1BA$2.60
Icon Downtown DurhamA3 1x1 C Upgrade-Call for Availability1BR,1BA$2.47

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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 $999 at Viceroy 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 Willow Bend Apartments and starts from $1,540.

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