
Cheap Homes for Rent in Southwest Central Durham Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $900 (9 Rentals)
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1733 Morehead Ave

1731 Morehead Ave

600 S Duke St
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1030 Cornell St

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2602 Nation Ave
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How much does it cost to rent a home in Southwest Central Durham?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Southwest Central Durham 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,545 | $1,495 | $1,595 |
Southwest Central Durham 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,364 | $1,785 | $3,600 |
Southwest Central Durham 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,100 | $2,450 | $3,550 |
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There are currently 9 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Southwest Central Durham Neighborhood of Durham, NC.
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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 1 Bed unit found at 901 South priced from $999. Icon Downtown Durham has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here are the most affordable Southwest Central Durham apartments for rent in Durham, NC:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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901 South | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
Icon Downtown Durham | A1 Studio C Standard -Call for Availability | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
Brightleaf on Main | M1 | Studio,1BA | $1,087 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Central Durham, NC
As of May 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southwest Central Durham area is the $1.69 price per square foot The Washington Model at The Belmont in the in the Downtown Durham neighborhood starting from $1,839. The second greatest value Southwest Central Durham apartment is the Yorktown Model at Colonial Townhouses- Students save up to 10%! starting at $1,435 with a $1.33 price per square foot in the Downtown Durham 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. |
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The Belmont | The Washington | 2BR,2BA | $1.69 |
Colonial Townhouses- Students save up to 10%! | Yorktown | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.33 |
Willow Bend Apartments | WB 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.71 |
901 South | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.56 |
501 Towns | 21LR | 2BR,1BA | $1.68 |
Whetstone | A4 | 1BR,1BA | $2.22 |
ReNew West Durham | Augusta | 1BR,1BA | $1.84 |
Chapel Tower- Students save up to 10%! | Morreene | 1BR,1BA | $2.10 |
Duke Manor- Students save up to 10%! | Hereford | 1BR,1BA | $1.98 |
Cortland Bull City | Blackwell | Studio ,1BA | $2.61 |
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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 102 Apartments for Rent in Southwest Central Durham, NC with pricing that ranges from $750 to $8,732. There are also 24 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Southwest Central Durham ranging from $975 to $3,600.
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 $975 to $3,600 with an average monthly rent of $1,924.
How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Southwest Central Durham?
For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Southwest Central Durham range from $1,450 to $8,625, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,785 to $3,600. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,450 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,611.
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