Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West End Durham Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $500 (45 Rentals)

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property at 2107 Stuart Dr

$1,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2107 Stuart Dr

DurhamNC27707
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605 West End
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$1,346 - $3,329
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605 West End

605 W Chapel Hill StDurham, NC 27701
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Whetstone
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$1,355 - $1,997
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Whetstone

501 Willard StDurham, NC 27701
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Lantower Bullhouse
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$1,408 - $3,679
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Lantower Bullhouse

504 E Pettigrew StDurham, NC 27701
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University Commons - Durham
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

University Commons - Durham

1505 Duke University RdDurham, NC 27701
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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
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Roxboro Quads
2 Bedroom Apartments

Roxboro Quads

2246-2314 S Roxboro 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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$1,250

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1702 Gunter St, Unit A

1702 Gunter St
DurhamNC27707
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Camden Durham
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Camden Durham

441 S Dillard StDurham, NC 27701
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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 1 Bed unit found at Community Room Rental – Durham priced from $840. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Community Room Rental – DurhamDillard (Inside Unit) - 1st floor - Suite A1BR,1BA$840
Icon Downtown DurhamA1 Studio C Standard -Call for AvailabilityStudio,1BA$875
2006 House AveThe Davis1BR,1BA$975
Anderson Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$990
Barclay Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,095
901 South Apartments901 South - 1bed1BR,1BA$1,150
Jersey1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,165
605 West EndBrightleaf1BR,1BA$1,365
The RamseyS1EStudio,1BA$1,385
Lantower BullhouseS1.1Studio,1BA$1,410

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West End Durham, NC

As of July 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the West End Durham area is the $1.63 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Townhouse Model at The Lofts at Southside Apartments in the in the Plum Street neighborhood starting from $1,735. The second greatest value West End Durham apartment is the 603 Maplewood Ave Model at 603 Maplewood Ave, Unit B starting at $1,600 with a $1.78 price per square foot in the Fayetteville Street Corridor 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.
The Lofts at Southside Apartments2 Bedroom Townhouse2BR,1BA$1.63
603 Maplewood Ave, Unit B603 Maplewood Ave2BR,1BA$1.78
116 E Main St, Unit A116 E Main St2BR,1BA$2.06
American Tobacco Apartments (Old Bull/Noell)Old Bull 2x12BR,1BA$2.27
Anderson Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.28
Cortland Bull CityDuke1BR,1BA$2.31
901 South Apartments901 South - 1bed1BR,1BA$1.59
Jersey1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.03
2006 House AveThe Davis1BR,1BA$1.77
Barclay Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.99

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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 $1,410.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in West End Durham?

The cheapest apartment in West End Durham is Community Room Rental – Durham which is listed at $840, while the average apartment in West End Durham costs $2,371.

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 86 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 $1,270 which is $1,101 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West End Durham.

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