
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Central Durham Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $560 (38 Rentals)
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1220 S Roxboro St, Unit 3

607 Carroll St, Unit B

Icon Downtown Durham

Duke Pointe - 2006 House Ave

Anderson Apartments

1501 Chapel Hill Rd

910 Arnette Ave, Unit 1A

Viceroy Apartments
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Whetstone

Brightleaf on Main

Willow Bend Apartments

Vetra Forest Hills - Lexington Street

916 Rome Ave, Unit 66

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605 West End

Room in Condo on S Duke St

908 Rome Ave, Unit 210

802 Kent St, Unit 1611
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1806 Chapel Hill Rd

Montego

The Edge at West End The Edge at West End

Morehead Hills Senior Apartments

Barclay Apartments

1216 W Chapel Hill Rd
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901 South Apartments

1502 Chapel Hill Rd

1219 Moreland Ave

1603 Gunter St

Jersey

1935 Morehead Ave

1931 Morehead Ave

1941 Morehead Ave

1111 South St
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2211 Morehead Ave

1801 Morehead Ave
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 | $1,316 | $875 | $1,579 |
| Southwest Central Durham 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,964 | $795 | $4,200 |
| Southwest Central Durham 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,676 | $1,099 | $7,661 |
| Southwest Central Durham 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,469 | $1,425 | $4,644 |
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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. Barclay Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $895. 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 |
| Barclay Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| Duke Pointe - 2006 House Ave | The Davis | 1BR,1BA | $975 |
| Anderson Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $990 |
| 1216 W Chapel Hill Rd | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| 901 South Apartments | 901 South - 1bed | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Viceroy Apartments | VR 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,099 |
| 1603 Gunter St | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| Jersey | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,105 |
| Whetstone | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,224 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Central Durham, NC
As of September 08, 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 B1.5 Model at Vetra Forest Hills - Lexington Street starting at $1,549 with a $1.29 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1003 Lamond Ave, Unit Apt B | 1003 Lamond Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| Vetra Forest Hills - Lexington Street | B1.5 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.29 |
| Viceroy Apartments | VR 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| 901 South Apartments | 901 South - 2bed | 2BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| Anderson Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| 1603 Gunter St | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| Jersey | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.93 |
| Duke Pointe - 2006 House Ave | The Davis | 1BR,1BA | $1.77 |
| Barclay Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1.63 |
| 1216 W Chapel Hill Rd | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.24 |
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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 $1,224.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southwest Central Durham?
The cheapest apartment in Southwest Central Durham is Barclay Apartments which is listed at $895, while the average apartment in Southwest Central Durham costs $1,653.
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 47 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 $848 which is $805 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southwest Central Durham.
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