Cheap Homes for Rent in the Southwest Central Durham Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $1,095 (16 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. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Icon Downtown DurhamA1 Studio C Standard -Call for AvailabilityStudio,1BA$875
Barclay Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$895
Duke Pointe - 2006 House AveThe Davis1BR,1BA$975
Anderson Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$990
1216 W Chapel Hill Rd1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Central Durham, NC

As of September 07, 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1003 Lamond Ave, Unit Apt B1003 Lamond Ave3BR,1BA$1.47
Vetra Forest Hills - Lexington StreetB1.52BR,1.5BA$1.29
Viceroy ApartmentsVR 2x12BR,1BA$1.31
901 South Apartments901 South - 2bed2BR,1BA$1.53
Anderson Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.28
1603 Gunter St1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.75
Jersey1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.93
Barclay Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.63
Duke Pointe - 2006 House AveThe Davis1BR,1BA$1.77
1216 W Chapel Hill Rd1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.24

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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 87 Apartments for Rent in Southwest Central Durham, NC with pricing that ranges from $795 to $7,661. There are also 30 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Southwest Central Durham ranging from $1,095 to $2,700.

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 $1,095 to $2,700 with an average monthly rent of $1,588.

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