
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West End Durham Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $500 (34 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the West End Durham area of Durham.


Room in House on Merrick St

Room in House on Formosa Ave

1220 S Roxboro St

Icon Downtown Durham

Room in Duplex on S Alston Ave

Viceroy Apartments

200 E Umstead St
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Anderson Apartments

1501 Chapel Hill Rd

1501 Chapel Hill Rd

Vetra Forest Hills - Lexington Street

Roxboro Quads

2209 Morehead Ave

605 West End

Willow Bend Apartments
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810 Gerard St

University Commons - Durham

University Commons

1806 Chapel Hill Rd

Montego

2231 Summit St

Liberty Square

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Vanguard

Renegade Apartments

3 Fisher Pl

600 S Duke St

Venable Durham Apartments

2211 Morehead Ave

901 South Apartments Durham Downtown
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9 Fisher Pl

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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 | $1,424 | $875 | $1,728 |
| West End Durham 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,593 | $795 | $3,791 |
| West End Durham 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,241 | $999 | $5,615 |
| West End Durham 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,807 | $1,470 | $7,302 |
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Cheapest Available West End Durham Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the West End Durham area of Durham, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Private Room with Walk-In Closet – Utilities & WiFi Included priced from $800. Icon Downtown Durham has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $875. Here are the most affordable West End Durham apartments for rent in Durham, NC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private Room with Walk-In Closet – Utilities & WiFi Included | Dillard (Inside Unit) - 1st floor - Suite A | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| Icon Downtown Durham | A1 Studio C Standard -Call for Availability | Studio,1BA | $875 |
| Viceroy Apartments | VR 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $999 |
| Anderson Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| Vetra Forest Hills - Lexington Street | B1.5 | 2BR,1BA | $1,155 |
| 605 West End | Gregson | Studio,1BA | $1,176 |
| Roxboro Quads | Roxboro Quads - 2 BR | 2BR,1BA | $1,195 |
| Willow Bend Apartments | WB 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,199 |
| Venable Durham Apartments | Blackwell | Studio,1BA | $1,215 |
| 901 South Apartments Durham Downtown | 901 South - 2bed | 2BR,1BA | $1,249 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West End Durham, NC
As of February 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the West End Durham area is the $1.55 price per square foot 1 Bed, 2 baths Model at 107 E Parrish St in the in the Fayetteville Street Corridor neighborhood starting from $2,600. The second greatest value West End Durham apartment is the 2 Bedroom Townhouse Model at The Lofts at Southside Apartments starting at $1,735 with a $1.63 price per square foot in the Plum Street neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West End Durham apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 107 E Parrish St | 1 Bed, 2 baths | 1BR,2BA | $1.55 |
| The Lofts at Southside Apartments | 2 Bedroom Townhouse | 2BR,1BA | $1.63 |
| Willow Bend Apartments | WB 3x2 | 3BR,2BA | $1.53 |
| Viceroy Apartments | VR 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| 901 South Apartments Durham Downtown | 901 South - 2bed | 2BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| Anderson Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| Vetra Forest Hills - Lexington Street | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.71 |
| Roxboro Quads | Roxboro Quads - 2 BR | 2BR,1BA | $1.59 |
| Lantower Bullhouse | S2.1 | Studio ,1BA | $2.25 |
| 1614 Fayetteville St, Unit B | 1614 Fayetteville St | 1BR,1BA | $2.05 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West End Durham Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in West End Durham?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in West End Durham is at Icon Downtown Durham listed at $875.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom West End Durham Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom West End Durham Apartment is $800 at Private Room with Walk-In Closet – Utilities & WiFi Included.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom West End Durham Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in West End Durham is starting from $999 at Viceroy Apartments.
What is the most affordable West End Durham Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap West End Durham Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Willow Bend Apartments and starts from $1,540.
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