
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Watts Hospital Hillandale Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $465 (63 Rentals)
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1501 Chapel Hill Rd
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914 Berkeley St

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Croasdaile

907 Iredell St

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1011-B N Buchanan Blvd

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901 Sedgefield St

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802 Kent St

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Geerhouse

918 Iredell St, Unit 918 Iredell Street

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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 | $1,423 | $799 | $2,344 |
| Watts Hospital Hillandale 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,762 | $859 | $4,568 |
| Watts Hospital Hillandale 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,310 | $1,049 | $7,661 |
| Watts Hospital Hillandale 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,148 | $1,400 | $7,355 |
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There are currently 63 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Watts Hospital Hillandale Neighborhood of Durham, NC.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monarch Apartments | Monarch - Studio | Studio, 1BA | $650 |
| LaSalle Pointe Apartments | The Brightleaf 700 | 1BR, 1BA | $859 |
| Icon Downtown Durham | A1 Studio C Standard - Call for Availability | Studio, 1BA | $875 |
| ReNew West Durham | Augusta | 1BR, 1BA | $879 |
| Regency Place Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR, 1BA | $899 |
| Strawberry Hill Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR, 1BA | $900 |
| Dupont Circle | The Brightleaf 600 | 1BR, 1BA | $904 |
| Crystal Village | Emerald | 1BR, 1BA | $949 |
| SoHo Apartment Homes | 1x1 Standard-Call for Availability | 1BR, 1BA | $950 |
| Lenox East | The Brightleaf 700 | 1BR, 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ninth Street Commons | 3 Beds, 3 Baths | 3BR, 3BA | $1.20 |
| 1003 Lamond Ave, Unit Apt B | 1003 Lamond Ave | 3BR, 1BA | $1.47 |
| Crossdale Flats | C | 3BR, 2BA | $1.44 |
| Independence Park | 2X2 Small W/ Sunroom Renovated | 2BR, 2BA | $1.36 |
| Georgetown Manor | 2 bedroom | 2BR, 1.5BA | $1.29 |
| Regency Place Apartments | 1 BEDROOM & 1 BATH | 1BR, 1BA | $1.24 |
| LaSalle Pointe Apartments | The Brightleaf 740 | 1BR, 1BA | $1.30 |
| Lenox East | The Brightleaf 700 | 1BR, 1BA | $1.38 |
| Strawberry Hill Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR, 1BA | $1.38 |
| ReNew West Durham | Augusta | 1BR, 1BA | $1.47 |
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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 $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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