Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Spaulding Community Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $500 (52 Rentals)

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Mutual Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mutual Manor

3146 Fayetteville StDurham, NC 27707
Senior Living
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University Commons - Durham
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

University Commons - Durham

1505 Duke University RdDurham, NC 27701
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University Commons
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

University Commons

801-804 Underwood AveDurham, NC 27701
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Barton
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Barton

1507 Mathison StDurham, NC 27701
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Montego
1 Bedroom Apartments

Montego

1901 Morehead AveDurham, NC 27707
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Liberty Square
1 Bedroom Apartments

Liberty Square

545 Liberty StDurham, NC 27701
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Vanguard
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Vanguard

544 Liberty StDurham, NC 27701
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Aura 509
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Aura 509

509 N Mangum StDurham, NC 27701

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Spaulding Community, Durham, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Spaulding Community Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Spaulding Community area of Durham, NC is a Studio unit found at Icon Downtown Durham priced from $900. Rolling Hills Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $975. Here are the most affordable Spaulding Community apartments for rent in Durham, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Icon Downtown DurhamA1 Studio C Standard -Call for AvailabilityStudio,1BA$900
Rolling Hills ApartmentsRH 1B 1B1BR,1BA$975
Viceroy ApartmentsVR 2x12BR,1BA$999
Roxboro QuadsRoxboro Quads - 2 BR2BR,1BA$1,095
Anderson Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,100
WhetstoneS1Studio,1BA$1,106
901 South Apartments Durham Downtown901 South - 2bed2BR,1BA$1,174
Venable Durham ApartmentsBlackwellStudio,1BA$1,181
West VillageS1D-2Studio,1BA$1,211

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Spaulding Community, NC

As of October 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Spaulding Community 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 Spaulding Community apartment is the 21.5TH Model at 501 Towns starting at $1,287 with a $1.07 price per square foot in the Fayetteville Street Corridor neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Spaulding Community 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
501 Towns21.5TH2BR,1.5BA$1.07
Viceroy ApartmentsVR 2x12BR,1BA$1.19
The Lofts at Southside Apartments1 Bedroom Live-Work Loft1BR,1BA$1.55
901 South Apartments Durham Downtown901 South - 2bed2BR,1BA$1.47
Anderson Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.42
Roxboro QuadsRoxboro Quads - 2 BR2BR,1BA$1.46
1003 Lowry Ave, Unit D1003 Lowry Ave2BR,1BA$1.40
1207 Colfax St, Unit B1207 Colfax St2BR,1BA$1.69
Lantower BullhouseS2.1Studio ,1BA$2.07

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Spaulding Community, Durham, NC

Ranked #28

Among cities in North Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Durham, North Carolina. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best outdoor access, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, apartment communities for the kids, and much more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Spaulding Community Neighborhood in Durham, NC

Walk Score®

48 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

51 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

37 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Spaulding Community Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Spaulding Community?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Spaulding Community is under $1,211.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Spaulding Community?

The cheapest apartment in Spaulding Community is Icon Downtown Durham which is listed at $950, while the average apartment in Spaulding Community costs $3,634.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Spaulding Community?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 90 regular apartments in Spaulding Community that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Spaulding Community?

Cheap apartments in Spaulding Community have an average cost of $293 which is $3,341 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Spaulding Community.

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