Cheap Homes for Rent in Southwest Central Durham Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $600 (5 Rentals)

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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. Oak Tree Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $965. 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
Oak Tree Apartment HomesStudio1BR,1BA$965
Anderson Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$990

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Central Durham, NC

As of June 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 B2D-Renovated Model at West Village starting at $1,863 with a $1.91 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
West VillageB2D-Renovated2BR,2BA$1.91
Anderson Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.35
Viceroy ApartmentsVR 2x12BR,1BA$1.31
Willow Bend ApartmentsWB 2x12BR,1BA$1.45
Vetra Forest Hills - Lexington StreetB12BR,1BA$1.45
901 South Apartments Durham Downtown901 South - 1bed1BR,1BA$1.65
WhetstoneA31BR,1BA$2.14
Jersey1 bedroom/1 bath1BR,1BA$2.03
Barclay Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.99

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Southwest Central Durham

What type of rentals are currently available in Southwest Central Durham?

There are currently 92 Apartments for Rent in Southwest Central Durham, NC with pricing that ranges from $775 to $5,770. There are also 22 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Southwest Central Durham ranging from $675 to $3,195.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Southwest Central Durham?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Southwest Central Durham ranges from $675 to $3,195 with an average monthly rent of $1,839.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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Your Guide to the Top 10 Affordable Neighborhoods to Rent in Durham, NC

Written by: Billy K

I'm Billy, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Durham, North Carolina. And if you’re considering settling down in Durham, you’re in luck.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units

Written by: Robin Stewart

Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.

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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

Written by: Robin Stewart

Apartment-hunting can be a gargantuan task. Renters have a wish list of items—some luxuries, some necessities—but finding what you seek in the right place is perhaps the most important part of the journey.