
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Central Durham Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $500 (31 Rentals)
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1220 S Roxboro St, Unit 1220 S Roxboro St Unit 3

Icon Downtown Durham

Viceroy Apartments

Anderson Apartments

1501 Chapel Hill Rd, Unit A

Brightleaf on Main
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Vetra Forest Hills - Lexington Street

2209 Morehead Ave, Unit 1

Willow Bend Apartments

605 West End

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Whetstone

2103 Elmwood Ave

1408 W Chapel Hill St
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2006 Jersey Ave

2010 Jersey Ave

1006 Cornell St, Unit CR1006AptD

311 Swift Ave

University Commons - Durham

University Commons

1806 Chapel Hill Rd
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Morehead Hills Senior Apartments

1008 Starlight Dr

600 S Duke St

901 South

2211 Morehead Ave
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1937 Morehead Ave

800-8B5 Fargo St
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 | $1,462 | $875 | $3,293 |
| Southwest Central Durham 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,503 | $795 | $4,190 |
| Southwest Central Durham 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,834 | $999 | $4,867 |
| Southwest Central Durham 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,984 | $1,369 | $3,100 |
| Southwest Central Durham 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,456 | $2,456 | $2,456 |
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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 | $1,050 |
| West Village | A1A-1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,107 |
| Brightleaf on Main | M1 | Studio,1BA | $1,134 |
| Vetra Forest Hills - Lexington Street | B1.5 | 2BR,1BA | $1,189 |
| 605 West End | Gregson | Studio,1BA | $1,250 |
| Whetstone | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,283 |
| Cortland Bull City | Allen | Studio,1BA | $1,408 |
| Willow Bend Apartments | WB 3x2 | 3BR,2BA | $1,540 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Central Durham, NC
As of April 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 B1.5 Model at Vetra Forest Hills - Lexington Street starting at $1,189 with a $0.99 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 | $0.99 |
| Willow Bend Apartments | WB 3x2 | 3BR,2BA | $1.53 |
| Viceroy Apartments | VR 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| Anderson Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| West Village | A1A-3 | 1BR,1BA | $1.82 |
| Whetstone | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.20 |
| Cortland Bull City | Blackwell | Studio ,1BA | $2.61 |
| 605 West End | Gregson | Studio ,1BA | $2.82 |
| Icon Downtown Durham | A3 1x1 C Upgrade-Call for Availability | 1BR,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 Vetra Forest Hills - Lexington Street and starts from $1,410.
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