Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Watts Hospital Hillandale Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $400 (54 Rentals)

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Forest Pointe 2
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Forest Pointe 2

1612 Sedgefield StDurham, NC 27705
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University Commons - Durham
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

University Commons - Durham

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

University Commons

801-804 Underwood AveDurham, NC 27701
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Watts Hospital Hillandale - One of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Durham

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Brookdale Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Brookdale Apartments

815 Dacian AveDurham, NC 27701
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Dupont Circle
1 Bedroom Apartments

Dupont Circle

500 Dupont DrDurham, NC 27705
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Daylight Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Daylight Apartments

315-317 W Trinity AveDurham, NC 27701
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Lenox East
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lenox East

100 Mayfield CirDurham, NC 27705
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Avalon East
1 Bedroom Apartments

Avalon East

325 Bridgefield PlDurham, NC 27705
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Watts Hospital Hillandale, Durham, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Watts Hospital Hillandale Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Watts Hospital Hillandale area of Durham, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Dupont Circle priced from $724. Vivo Living Durham has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $799. Here are the most affordable Watts Hospital Hillandale apartments for rent in Durham, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Dupont CircleThe Brightleaf 6001BR,1BA$724
Vivo Living DurhamCARO-B - The Carolinas - BStudio,1BA$799
Monarch ApartmentsMonarch - StudioStudio,1BA$800
Lenox EastThe Brightleaf 6501BR,1BA$884
Avalon EastThe Brightleaf 6501BR,1BA$895
Icon Downtown DurhamA1 Studio C Standard -Call for AvailabilityStudio,1BA$900
Duke Manor- Students save up to 10%!Hereford1BR,1BA$945
Regency Place Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$959
Crystal VillageEmerald1BR,1BA$969
The ForestThe Dogwood1BR,1BA$970

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Watts Hospital Hillandale, NC

As of October 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Watts Hospital Hillandale 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 Watts Hospital Hillandale apartment is the 2 bedroom/1 bath Model at Trinity Properties - Campus Walk starting at $1,195 with a $1.36 price per square foot in the Downtown Durham neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Watts Hospital Hillandale 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
Trinity Properties - Campus Walk2 bedroom/1 bath2BR,1BA$1.36
Holly HillOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.60
Regency Place Apartments2 Bedroom-1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.37
Forest Pointe1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Garden1BR,1BA$1.43
LaSalle Pointe ApartmentsThe Brightleaf 7001BR,1BA$1.57
Forest Pointe Apartments1X1, Phase 1, 700 SqFt1BR,1BA$1.46
Avalon EastThe Brightleaf 6501BR,1BA$1.38
Lenox EastThe Brightleaf 6501BR,1BA$1.36
Crystal VillageEmerald1BR,1BA$1.54

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Watts Hospital Hillandale, Durham, NC

Ranked #7

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

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4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team is proud to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Central Durham, NC. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendly amenities, and more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Watts Hospital Hillandale Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Watts Hospital Hillandale?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Watts Hospital Hillandale is under $970.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Watts Hospital Hillandale?

The cheapest apartment in Watts Hospital Hillandale is Dupont Circle which is listed at $724, while the average apartment in Watts Hospital Hillandale costs $3,529.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Watts Hospital Hillandale?

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 105 regular apartments in Watts Hospital Hillandale 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 Watts Hospital Hillandale?

Cheap apartments in Watts Hospital Hillandale have an average cost of $289 which is $3,240 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Watts Hospital Hillandale.

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