Cheap Homes for Rent in the Southwest Central Durham Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $1,200 (5 Rentals)

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1702 Gunter St, Unit A

1702 Gunter St
DurhamNC27707

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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. 2006 House Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $975. 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
2006 House AveThe Davis1BR,1BA$975
Anderson Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$990

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Central Durham, NC

As of July 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 603 Maplewood Ave Model at 603 Maplewood Ave, Unit B starting at $1,600 with a $1.78 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
603 Maplewood Ave, Unit B603 Maplewood Ave2BR,1BA$1.78
Anderson Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.28
Cortland Bull CityDuke1BR,1BA$2.31
901 South Apartments901 South - 1bed1BR,1BA$1.62
605 West EndVickers1BR,1BA$2.52
Jersey1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.03
Barclay Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.99
2006 House AveThe Davis1BR,1BA$1.77
Icon Downtown DurhamA1 Studio C Upgrade-Call for AvailabilityStudio ,1BA$2.44

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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 90 Apartments for Rent in Southwest Central Durham, NC with pricing that ranges from $850 to $7,661. There are also 15 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Southwest Central Durham ranging from $1,250 to $4,000.

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 $1,250 to $4,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,237.

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