Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West End Durham Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $500 (38 Rentals)

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Whetstone
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$1,272 - $2,281
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Whetstone

501 Willard StDurham, NC 27701
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University Commons - Durham
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

University Commons - Durham

1505 Duke University RdDurham, NC 27701
Student Housing
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University Commons
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

University Commons

801-804 Underwood AveDurham, NC 27701
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Montego
1 Bedroom Apartments

Montego

1901 Morehead AveDurham, NC 27707

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Liberty Square
1 Bedroom Apartments

Liberty Square

545 Liberty StDurham, NC 27701
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Vanguard
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Vanguard

544 Liberty StDurham, NC 27701
property at 600 S Duke St

$1,100 - $2,200

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600 S Duke St

DurhamNC27701
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901 South
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

901 South

901 S Duke StDurham, NC 27707

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2211 Morehead Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2211 Morehead Ave

2211 Morehead AveDurham, NC 27707
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West End Durham, Durham, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available West End Durham Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West End Durham area of Durham, NC is a Studio unit found at Icon Downtown Durham priced from $875. Community Room Rental – Durham has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $882. Here are the most affordable West End Durham apartments for rent in Durham, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Icon Downtown DurhamA1 Studio C Standard -Call for AvailabilityStudio,1BA$875
Community Room Rental – DurhamPrivate Room & Walk-in Closet - Utilities & Wif...1BR,1BA$882
Viceroy ApartmentsVR 2x12BR,1BA$999
Anderson Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,050
Roxboro QuadsRoxboro Quads - 2 BR2BR,1BA$1,170
605 West EndGregsonStudio,1BA$1,188
Willow Bend ApartmentsWB 2x12BR,1BA$1,199
WhetstoneA11BR,1BA$1,283
Venable Durham ApartmentsBlackwellStudio,1BA$1,302
The RamseyS1AStudio,1BA$1,315

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West End Durham, NC

As of April 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the West End Durham area is the $2.42 price per square foot C1 Model at Van Alen in the in the Fayetteville Street Corridor neighborhood starting from $4,117. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Van AlenC13BR,2BA$2.42
The Lofts at Southside Apartments2 Bedroom Townhouse2BR,1BA$1.63
Willow Bend ApartmentsWB 3x23BR,2BA$1.53
American Tobacco Apartments (Old Bull/Noell)Old Bull 2x12BR,1BA$2.27
Viceroy ApartmentsVR 2x12BR,1BA$1.19
Anderson Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.35
Vetra Forest Hills - Lexington StreetB12BR,1BA$1.71
Roxboro QuadsRoxboro Quads - 2 BR2BR,1BA$1.56
Lantower BullhouseA1.61BR,1BA$2.31
WhetstoneA11BR,1BA$2.20

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in areas across the United States and customized analysis for Central Durham, NC. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, family-friendly amenities, raising pets, transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

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.

Expert Rental Resources

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