Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Watts Hospital Hillandale Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $500 (59 Rentals)

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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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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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Forest Pointe 2
2 Bedroom Apartments

Forest Pointe 2

1612 Sedgefield StDurham, 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 Studio unit found at Vivo Living Durham priced from $799. Regency Place Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $899. Here are the most affordable Watts Hospital Hillandale apartments for rent in Durham, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vivo Living DurhamThe CarolinasStudio,1BA$799
Regency Place Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$899
LaSalle Pointe ApartmentsThe Brightleaf 7001BR,1BA$959
Crystal VillageEmerald1BR,1BA$969
Duke Manor- Students save up to 10%!Hereford1BR,1BA$990
Monarch ApartmentsOne Bed, One Bath1BR,1BA$995
Icon Downtown DurhamA1 Studio C Standard -Call for AvailabilityStudio,1BA$1,000
Forest Pointe Apartments1X1, Phase 1, 650 SqFt1BR,1BA$1,000
SoHo Apartment Homes1x1 Standard-Call for Availability1BR,1BA$1,000
Poplar ManorOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Watts Hospital Hillandale, NC

As of July 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Watts Hospital Hillandale area is the $1.47 price per square foot 2 bedroom/1 bath Model at Trinity Properties - Campus Walk in the in the Downtown Durham neighborhood starting from $1,295. The second greatest value Watts Hospital Hillandale apartment is the One Bedroom Model at Poplar Manor starting at $1,050 with a $1.24 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.
Trinity Properties - Campus Walk2 bedroom/1 bath2BR,1BA$1.47
Poplar ManorOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.24
Avana On BroadOne Bedroom One Bath (836 SF)1BR,1BA$1.59
Holly HillOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.54
Regency Place Apartments2 Bedroom-1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.42
Monarch ApartmentsOne Bed, One Bath1BR,1BA$1.29
Welcome to The Trestles – Your Urban EscapeThe Nest2BR,1BA$1.60
Forest Pointe1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Garden1BR,1BA$1.43
LaSalle Pointe ApartmentsThe Brightleaf 7001BR,1BA$1.37
Crystal VillageEmerald1BR,1BA$1.54

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Watts Hospital Hillandale, Durham, NC

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Among neighborhoods in Durham, NC for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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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 $1,050.

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

The cheapest apartment in Watts Hospital Hillandale is Regency Place Apartments which is listed at $899, while the average apartment in Watts Hospital Hillandale costs $4,020.

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 111 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 $304 which is $3,716 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Watts Hospital Hillandale.

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