Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Watts Hospital Hillandale Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $400 (89 Rentals)

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Vivo Living Durham
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$970 - $999
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Vivo Living Durham

2517 Guess RdDurham, NC 27705
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1009 N Buchanan Blvd, Unit L
$1,155
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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 15

1009 N Buchanan Blvd, Unit L

1009 N Buchanan BlvdDurham, NC 27701
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Whetstone
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$1,399 - $2,155
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Whetstone

501 Willard StDurham, NC 27701
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Avana On Broad
$1,408 - $8,926
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Avana On Broad

2335 Broad StDurham, NC 27704
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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 Monarch Apartments priced from $799. Icon Downtown Durham has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $875. Here are the most affordable Watts Hospital Hillandale apartments for rent in Durham, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Monarch ApartmentsMonarch - StudioStudio,1BA$799
Icon Downtown DurhamA1 Studio C Standard -Call for AvailabilityStudio,1BA$875
The Oaks at NorthgateThe Oak2BR,1BA$899
Strawberry Hill Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$900
ReNew West DurhamAugusta1BR,1BA$919
Avalon EastThe Brightleaf 6501BR,1BA$939
Crystal VillageEmerald1BR,1BA$949
SoHo Apartment Homes1x1 Standard-Call for Availability1BR,1BA$950
Vivo Living DurhamThe Carolinas AStudio,1BA$970
1216 W Chapel Hill Rd1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Watts Hospital Hillandale, NC

As of June 29, 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 705 W Markham Ave Model at 705 W Markham Ave, Unit B starting at $1,600 with a $1.20 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
705 W Markham Ave, Unit B705 W Markham Ave2BR,1.5BA$1.20
Georgetown Manor2 bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.29
Holly HillTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.40
Chapel Tower - Students save up to 10%!Duke2BR,1.5BA$1.26
Trinity Properties - Campus Walk2 bedroom/1 bath2BR,1BA$1.47
Dupont CircleThe Brightleaf 750 - Duplex1BR,1BA$1.36
Strawberry Hill Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.38
The Oaks at NorthgateThe Magnolia1BR,1BA$1.38
Avalon EastThe Brightleaf 6501BR,1BA$1.44

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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 $995.

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

The cheapest apartment in Watts Hospital Hillandale is Icon Downtown Durham which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in Watts Hospital Hillandale costs $3,805.

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 288 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 $552 which is $3,253 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Watts Hospital Hillandale.

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