Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Watts Hospital Hillandale Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $465 (63 Rentals)

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Vivo Living Durham
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$799 - $824

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Base Rent$799 - $824

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Studio Apartments Available Oct 11

Vivo Living Durham

2517 Guess RdDurham, NC 27705
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Whetstone
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$1,225 - $2,095

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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Whetstone

501 Willard StDurham, NC 27701
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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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Avana On Broad
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$1,322 - $6,927

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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Avana On Broad

2335 Broad StDurham, NC 27704
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605 West End
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$1,351 - $3,665

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605 West End

605 W Chapel Hill StDurham, NC 27701
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Griffin Durham
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$1,373 - $5,640

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Griffin Durham

509 N Mangum StDurham, NC 27701
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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
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University Commons
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

University Commons

801-804 Underwood AveDurham, NC 27701
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Brookdale Apartments
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Brookdale Apartments

815 Dacian AveDurham, NC 27701
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Daylight Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Daylight Apartments

315-317 W Trinity AveDurham, NC 27701
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Dupont Circle
1 Bedroom Apartments

Dupont Circle

500 Dupont DrDurham, NC 27705
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The Oaks at Northgate
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Oaks at Northgate

1306 Leon StDurham, NC 27705
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Lenox East
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lenox East

100 Mayfield CirDurham, NC 27705
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Avalon East
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Avalon East

325 Bridgefield PlDurham, NC 27705
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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 Monarch Apartments priced from $650. LaSalle Pointe Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $859. Here are the most affordable Watts Hospital Hillandale apartments for rent in Durham, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Monarch ApartmentsMonarch - StudioStudio, 1BA$650
LaSalle Pointe ApartmentsThe Brightleaf 7001BR, 1BA$859
Icon Downtown DurhamA1 Studio C Standard - Call for AvailabilityStudio, 1BA$875
ReNew West DurhamAugusta1BR, 1BA$879
Regency Place Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR, 1BA$899
Strawberry Hill Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR, 1BA$900
Dupont CircleThe Brightleaf 6001BR, 1BA$904
Crystal VillageEmerald1BR, 1BA$949
SoHo Apartment Homes1x1 Standard-Call for Availability1BR, 1BA$950
Lenox EastThe Brightleaf 7001BR, 1BA$965

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Watts Hospital Hillandale, NC

As of September 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Watts Hospital Hillandale area is the $1.20 price per square foot 3 Beds, 3 Baths Model at Ninth Street Commons in the Downtown Durham neighborhood starting from $2,645. The second greatest value Watts Hospital Hillandale apartment is the 1003 Lamond Ave Model at 1003 Lamond Ave, Unit Apt B in the Government Services District neighborhood starting at $2,500 with a $1.47 price per square foot. 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.
Ninth Street Commons3 Beds, 3 Baths3BR, 3BA$1.20
1003 Lamond Ave, Unit Apt B1003 Lamond Ave3BR, 1BA$1.47
Crossdale FlatsC3BR, 2BA$1.44
Independence Park2X2 Small W/ Sunroom Renovated2BR, 2BA$1.36
Georgetown Manor2 bedroom2BR, 1.5BA$1.29
Regency Place Apartments1 BEDROOM & 1 BATH1BR, 1BA$1.24
LaSalle Pointe ApartmentsThe Brightleaf 7401BR, 1BA$1.30
Lenox EastThe Brightleaf 7001BR, 1BA$1.38
Strawberry Hill Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR, 1BA$1.38
ReNew West DurhamAugusta1BR, 1BA$1.47

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Watts Hospital Hillandale, Durham, NC

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Among cities in North Carolina 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 $965.

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

The cheapest apartment in Watts Hospital Hillandale is LaSalle Pointe Apartments which is listed at $859, while the average apartment in Watts Hospital Hillandale costs $1,748.

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 255 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 $491 which is $1,257 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Watts Hospital Hillandale.

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