Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Valley Run Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $700 (52 Rentals)

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Garrett West
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$1,240 - $2,081
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Garrett West

4130 Garrett RdDurham, NC 27707
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$1,500

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10 Hartford Ct
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Montego
1 Bedroom Apartments

Montego

1901 Morehead AveDurham, NC 27707

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Bennett Square
2 Bedroom Apartments

Bennett Square

2904 Chapel Hill RdDurham, NC 27707
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Taylor's Pond
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Taylor's Pond

401 Archdale DrDurham, NC 27707
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2211 Morehead Ave
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2211 Morehead Ave

2211 Morehead AveDurham, NC 27707
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Hawk's Nest
2 Bedroom Apartments

Hawk's Nest

3400 Sandy Creek DrDurham, NC 27705
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Lancaster Commons
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lancaster Commons

2709 Western BypDurham, NC 27705
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Valley Run, Durham, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Valley Run Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Valley Run area of Durham, NC is a Studio unit found at Vivo Living Ivy Creek priced from $799. The Mews Apartments and Townhomes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $920. Here are the most affordable Valley Run apartments for rent in Durham, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vivo Living Ivy CreekSTDO - StudioStudio,1BA$799
The Mews Apartments and TownhomesThe Dover1BR,1BA$920
University Ridge ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$948
Crossings @ 501 ApartmentsCreekview Semi-Upgraded1BR,1BA$950
Anderson Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$990
South Point1 Bedroom 1 Bathoom1BR,1BA$999
Glenbrook East and WestThe Brightleaf GWII 5351BR,1BA$999
Mission University PinesA31BR,1BA$1,008
Colonial Townhouses- Students save up to 10%!Williamsburg1BR,1BA$1,050
Barclay Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,095

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Valley Run, NC

As of June 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Valley Run area is the $1.57 price per square foot A2 - Renovated Model at The Bailey Apartments in the in the Downtown Durham neighborhood starting from $1,466. The second greatest value Valley Run apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Anderson Apartments starting at $1,250 with a $1.35 price per square foot in the Fayetteville Street Corridor neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Valley Run apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Bailey ApartmentsA2 - Renovated1BR,1BA$1.57
Anderson Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.35
Viceroy ApartmentsVR 2x12BR,1BA$1.31
Alden Place at South SquareRichmond1BR,1BA$1.46
ReNew DurhamAtlanta1BR,1BA$1.45
Willow Bend ApartmentsWB 2x12BR,1BA$1.45
Vetra Forest Hills - Lexington StreetB12BR,1BA$1.45
The Mews Apartments and TownhomesThe Dover1BR,1BA$1.23
Mission University PinesA21BR,1BA$1.38
South Point1 Bedroom 1 Bathoom1BR,1BA$1.43

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Valley Run, Durham, NC

Ranked #38

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

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across North Carolina, including Durham. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, places to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, walking, and biking. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Valley Run Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Valley Run?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Valley Run is under $1,095.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Valley Run?

The cheapest apartment in Valley Run is The Mews Apartments and Townhomes which is listed at $920, while the average apartment in Valley Run costs $1,887.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Valley Run?

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 86 regular apartments in Valley Run 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 Valley Run?

Cheap apartments in Valley Run have an average cost of $490 which is $1,397 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Valley Run.

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