
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Watts Hospital Hillandale Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $400 (59 Rentals)
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Vivo Living Durham

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The Oaks at Northgate

Strawberry Hill Apartments

SoHo Apartment Homes

Poplar Manor

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Duke Manor- Students save up to 10%!

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The Forest

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Regency Place Apartments
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Crystal Village

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Forest Pointe

212 Macon St

1501 Chapel Hill Rd

1501 Chapel Hill Rd

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Brightleaf on Main

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Holly Hill

1019 Sedgefield St

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Avana On Broad

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Chapel Tower - Students save up to 10%!

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Whetstone
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1406 W Chapel Hill St

Avalon Durham

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GeerHouse

818 Clarendon St
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Watts Hospital Hillandale, Durham, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Watts Hospital Hillandale?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watts Hospital Hillandale Studio Apartments | $1,459 | $820 | $3,417 |
| Watts Hospital Hillandale 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,705 | $800 | $4,190 |
| Watts Hospital Hillandale 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,343 | $899 | $4,867 |
| Watts Hospital Hillandale 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,158 | $1,399 | $6,753 |
| Watts Hospital Hillandale 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,599 | $2,599 | $2,599 |
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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 $820. Dupont Circle has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $874. Here are the most affordable Watts Hospital Hillandale apartments for rent in Durham, NC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vivo Living Durham | CARO-B - The Carolinas - B | Studio,1BA | $820 |
| Dupont Circle | The Brightleaf 400 | 1BR,1BA | $874 |
| Icon Downtown Durham | A1 Studio C Standard -Call for Availability | Studio,1BA | $875 |
| Lenox East | The Brightleaf 650 | 1BR,1BA | $878 |
| Avalon East | The Brightleaf 650 | 1BR,1BA | $897 |
| The Oaks at Northgate | The Oak | 2BR,1BA | $899 |
| Strawberry Hill Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| Poplar Manor | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| SoHo Apartment Homes | 1x1 Standard-Call for Availability | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| Duke Manor- Students save up to 10%! | Arthur | 1BR,1BA | $960 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Watts Hospital Hillandale, NC
As of March 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Watts Hospital Hillandale area is the $1.31 price per square foot Two Bedroom 1.5 Bath Model at Holly Hill in the in the Downtown Durham neighborhood starting from $1,450. The second greatest value Watts Hospital Hillandale apartment is the 2 bedroom Model at Georgetown Manor starting at $1,395 with a $1.29 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Holly Hill | Two Bedroom 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.31 |
| Georgetown Manor | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.29 |
| Monarch Apartments | Monarch - 2 bed (without W/D units) | 2BR,2BA | $1.20 |
| Trinity Properties - Campus Walk | 2 bedroom/1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.24 |
| Forest Pointe | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Garden | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| Regency Place Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.34 |
| Lenox East | The Brightleaf 650 | 1BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| Avalon East | The Brightleaf 650 | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| The Oaks at Northgate | The Magnolia | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| Strawberry Hill Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
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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 $960.
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 $874, while the average apartment in Watts Hospital Hillandale costs $3,169.
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 388 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 $1,021 which is $2,148 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Watts Hospital Hillandale.
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