Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Watts Hospital Hillandale Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $400 (82 Rentals)

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$1,328 - $2,281
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Whetstone

501 Willard StDurham, NC 27701
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Griffin Durham
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$1,405 - $3,505
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Griffin Durham

509 N Mangum StDurham, NC 27701
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Watts Hospital Hillandale - One of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Durham

Named as one of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods to rent in Durham by our Local Expert Billy K. See how it ranks!

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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 ReNew West Durham priced from $739. 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
ReNew West DurhamAugusta1BR,1BA$739
Vivo Living DurhamCARO-B - The Carolinas - BStudio,1BA$799
Icon Downtown DurhamA1 Studio C Standard -Call for AvailabilityStudio,1BA$875
The ForestThe Willow IIStudio,1BA$890
Avalon EastThe Brightleaf 6501BR,1BA$896
The Oaks at NorthgateThe Oak2BR,1BA$899
Strawberry Hill Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$900
Crystal VillageEmerald1BR,1BA$949
SoHo Apartment Homes1x1 Standard-Call for Availability1BR,1BA$950
Chapel Tower - Students save up to 10%!Morreene1BR,1BA$1,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Watts Hospital Hillandale, NC

As of May 10, 2026 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 2X2 Large Renovated Model at Independence Park starting at $1,540 with a $1.39 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
Independence Park2X2 Large Renovated2BR,2BA$1.39
Georgetown Manor2 bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.29
Monarch ApartmentsMonarch - 2 bed (With W/D units)2BR,2BA$1.30
Holly HillOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.47
Trinity Properties - Campus Walk2 bedroom/1 bath2BR,1BA$1.24
Regency Place Apartments1 BEDROOM & 1 BATH1BR,1BA$1.50
Avalon EastThe Brightleaf 6501BR,1BA$1.38
The Oaks at NorthgateThe Magnolia1BR,1BA$1.38
Strawberry Hill Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.38

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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 $1,000.

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

The cheapest apartment in Watts Hospital Hillandale is ReNew West Durham which is listed at $739, while the average apartment in Watts Hospital Hillandale costs $4,067.

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 383 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 $962 which is $3,105 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Watts Hospital Hillandale.

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