Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Watts Hospital Hillandale Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $400 (79 Rentals)

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Vivo Living Durham
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$970 - $1,024
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Vivo Living Durham

2517 Guess RdDurham, NC 27705
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Avana On Broad
$1,235 - $6,863
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Avana On Broad

2335 Broad StDurham, NC 27704
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Watts Hospital Hillandale - One of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Durham

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Whetstone
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$1,310 - $2,175
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Whetstone

501 Willard StDurham, NC 27701
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605 West End
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$1,331 - $3,314
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605 West End

605 W Chapel Hill StDurham, NC 27701
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Independence Park
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$1,408 - $1,986
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Independence Park

215 William Penn PlzDurham, NC 27704
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810 Ninth
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$1,455 - $3,720
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$1,455 - $3,720
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$1,455 - $3,720
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810 Ninth

810 9th StDurham, NC 27705
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Griffin Durham
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$1,485 - $3,405
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Griffin Durham

509 N Mangum StDurham, NC 27701
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Heights Lasalle
$1,507 - $3,261
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$1,507 - $3,261
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Heights Lasalle

500 S Lasalle StDurham, NC 27705
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Wye Junction
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$1,570 - $9,366
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Wye Junction

701 Washington StDurham, NC 27701
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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
Regency Place Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$899
Strawberry Hill Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$900
The ForestThe Willow IStudio,1BA$910
ReNew West DurhamAugusta1BR,1BA$939
Crystal VillageEmerald1BR,1BA$949
SoHo Apartment Homes1x1 Standard-Call for Availability1BR,1BA$950
Vivo Living DurhamThe Carolinas AStudio,1BA$970

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Watts Hospital Hillandale, NC

As of August 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Watts Hospital Hillandale area is the $1.42 price per square foot 3 Beds, 3 Baths Model at Ninth Street Commons in the in the Downtown Durham neighborhood starting from $3,125. The second greatest value Watts Hospital Hillandale apartment is the 1003 Lamond Ave Model at 1003 Lamond Ave, Unit Apt B starting at $2,500 with a $1.47 price per square foot in the Government Services District 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.
Ninth Street Commons3 Beds, 3 Baths3BR,3BA$1.42
1003 Lamond Ave, Unit Apt B1003 Lamond Ave3BR,1BA$1.47
Woodstone at Croasdaile Farm2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1.48
Georgetown Manor2 bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.29
Chapel Tower - Students save up to 10%!Duke2BR,1.5BA$1.27
Trinity Properties - Campus Walk2 bedroom/1 bath2BR,1BA$1.47
Regency Place Apartments1 BEDROOM & 1 BATH1BR,1BA$1.24
Lenox EastThe Brightleaf 7001BR,1BA$1.40
The Oaks at NorthgateThe Magnolia1BR,1BA$1.38
Strawberry Hill Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.38

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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 $970.

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 $1,795.

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 325 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 $594 which is $1,201 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Watts Hospital Hillandale.

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