Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West End Durham Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $500 (42 Rentals)

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Whetstone
$1,339 - $2,204
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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
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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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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 1 Bed unit found at Private Room with Walk-In Closet – Utilities & WiFi Included 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
Private Room with Walk-In Closet – Utilities & WiFi IncludedDillard (Inside Unit) - 1st floor - Suite A1BR,1BA$840
Icon Downtown DurhamA1 Studio C Standard -Call for AvailabilityStudio,1BA$875
Oak Tree Apartment HomesStudio1BR,1BA$965
Anderson Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$990
Barclay Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,095
Viceroy ApartmentsVR 2x12BR,1BA$1,099
Vetra Forest Hills - Lexington StreetB12BR,1BA$1,120
Roxboro QuadsRoxboro Quads - 2 BR2BR,1BA$1,145
Jersey1 bedroom/1 bath1BR,1BA$1,165
Willow Bend ApartmentsWB 2x12BR,1BA$1,175

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West End Durham, NC

As of June 09, 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 2 Bedroom Model at Anderson Apartments starting at $1,250 with a $1.35 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
Anderson Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.35
Viceroy ApartmentsVR 2x12BR,1BA$1.31
Willow Bend ApartmentsWB 2x12BR,1BA$1.45
Vetra Forest Hills - Lexington StreetB12BR,1BA$1.45
Roxboro QuadsRoxboro Quads - 2 BR2BR,1BA$1.53
901 South Apartments Durham Downtown901 South - 1bed1BR,1BA$1.65
WhetstoneA31BR,1BA$2.14
Jersey1 bedroom/1 bath1BR,1BA$2.03
Barclay Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.99

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 $1,175.

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 $840, while the average apartment in West End Durham costs $2,437.

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 36 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 $996 which is $1,441 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West End Durham.

Expert Rental Resources

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