
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Valley Run Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $700 (42 Rentals)
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Vivo Living Ivy Creek

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Mission University Pines

South Point

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1212 Rosedale Ave

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1814 House Ave

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The Reserve at Patterson Place

1806 Chapel Hill Rd

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Taylor's Pond

1219 Moreland Ave

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Valley Run, Durham, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Valley Run?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Run Studio Apartments | $1,086 | $839 | $1,815 |
| Valley Run 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,262 | $864 | $2,069 |
| Valley Run 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,653 | $999 | $3,007 |
| Valley Run 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,855 | $1,399 | $6,468 |
| Valley Run 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,411 | $1,736 | $5,087 |
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There are currently 42 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Valley Run Neighborhood of Durham, NC.
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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 $839. Mission University Pines has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $880. Here are the most affordable Valley Run apartments for rent in Durham, NC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vivo Living Ivy Creek | STDO - Studio | Studio,1BA | $839 |
| Mission University Pines | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $880 |
| South Point | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathoom | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| Crossings @ 501 | 1x1 Creekview Classic- Call for Availability | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| Glenbrook East and West | The Brightleaf GWII 535 | 1BR,1BA | $947 |
| University Ridge Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $948 |
| The Mews Apartments and Townhomes | The Dover | 1BR,1BA | $975 |
| MAA Patterson | 11A | 1BR,1BA | $998 |
| Lenox at Patterson Place | Dover | Studio,1BA | $999 |
| ReNew Durham | Atlanta | 1BR,1BA | $1,009 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Valley Run, NC
As of January 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Valley Run area is the $1.00 price per square foot 2BR/2BA Upper Floor Model at 2211 Morehead Ave in the in the Fayetteville Street Corridor neighborhood starting from $1,249. The second greatest value Valley Run apartment is the The Eno 1162 Model at Taylor's Pond starting at $1,316 with a $1.13 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2211 Morehead Ave | 2BR/2BA Upper Floor | 2BR,2BA | $1.00 |
| Taylor's Pond | The Eno 1162 | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.13 |
| Colonial Townhouses- Students save up to 10%! | Yorktown | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.22 |
| ReNew Durham | Birmingham | 2BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| Viceroy Apartments | VR 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| The Bailey Apartments | A1 - Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| Anderson Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| The Mews Apartments and Townhomes | The Dover | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| South Point | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathoom | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| MAA Patterson | 11A | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
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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 $1,009.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Valley Run?
The cheapest apartment in Valley Run is Mission University Pines which is listed at $880, while the average apartment in Valley Run costs $3,411.
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 87 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 $557 which is $2,854 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Valley Run.
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