
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the West End Durham Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $795 (25 Rentals)


Room in House on Merrick St

Room in House on Formosa Ave

1220 S Roxboro St, Unit 1220 S Roxboro St Unit 3

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Room in Duplex on S Alston Ave
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Room in Duplex on S Alston Ave

200 E Umstead St

Anderson Apartments

1501 Chapel Hill Rd, Unit D

1501 Chapel Hill Rd, Unit A

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Whetstone
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2204 Fayetteville St

1614 Fayetteville St, Unit A, Unit A

2103 Elmwood Ave

1408 W Chapel Hill St

University Commons - Durham

301 E Lawson St
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1806 Chapel Hill Rd

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University Commons

Liberty Square

Vanguard
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West End Durham, Durham, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West End Durham?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| West End Durham Studio Apartments | $1,432 | $875 | $1,749 |
West End Durham 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,651 | $795 | $4,190 |
| West End Durham 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,262 | $925 | $4,867 |
| West End Durham 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,010 | $1,695 | $7,394 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWest End Durham, Durham, NC
Ranked #48
Among cities in North Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in West End Durham, Durham, NC
J D Clement Early College High School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West End Durham Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in West End Durham?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West End Durham is under $1,315.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West End Durham?
The cheapest apartment in West End Durham is Private Room with Walk-In Closet – Utilities & WiFi Included which is listed at $882, while the average apartment in West End Durham costs $2,769.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in West End Durham?
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 77 regular apartments in West End Durham 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 West End Durham?
Cheap apartments in West End Durham have an average cost of $1,117 which is $1,652 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West End Durham.
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