
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West End Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $500 (32 Rentals)
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Icon Downtown Durham

2006 House Ave

Anderson Apartments

1216 W Chapel Hill Rd

Viceroy Apartments

1114 Carroll St

Jersey
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605 West End

American Tobacco Apartments (Old Bull/Noell)

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Whetstone

Room in Condo on S Duke St

Berkshire Ninth Street

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603 Maplewood Ave, Unit B

University Commons - Durham

University Commons

Brookdale Apartments

1806 Chapel Hill Rd

Montego

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Morehead Hills Senior Apartments

Residences at Erwin Mill

Barclay Apartments

901 South Apartments

2211 Morehead Ave

1702 Gunter St, Unit A

1935 Morehead Ave

1111 South St
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West End, Durham, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West End?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| West End Studio Apartments | $1,509 | $875 | $2,529 |
| West End 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,055 | $900 | $4,305 |
| West End 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,826 | $999 | $7,661 |
| West End 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,770 | $1,425 | $5,084 |
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Cheapest Available West End Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the West End area of Durham, NC is a Studio unit found at Icon Downtown Durham priced from $875. 2006 House Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $975. Here are the most affordable West End apartments for rent in Durham, NC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Icon Downtown Durham | A1 Studio C Standard -Call for Availability | Studio,1BA | $875 |
| 2006 House Ave | The Davis | 1BR,1BA | $975 |
| Anderson Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $990 |
| Viceroy Apartments | VR 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $999 |
| Barclay Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,095 |
| Jersey | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,165 |
| 901 South Apartments | 901 South - 1bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,175 |
| Brightleaf on Main | M1 | Studio,1BA | $1,179 |
| 605 West End | Brightleaf | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
| Berkshire Ninth Street | Westcott | Studio,1BA | $1,526 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West End, NC
As of July 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the West End area is the $1.47 price per square foot 1003 Lamond Ave Model at 1003 Lamond Ave, Unit Apt B in the in the Government Services District neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value West End apartment is the 2 1.5 TH Model at Residences at Erwin Mill starting at $1,983 with a $1.77 price per square foot in the Downtown Durham neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West End apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1003 Lamond Ave, Unit Apt B | 1003 Lamond Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| Residences at Erwin Mill | 2 1.5 TH | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.77 |
| 603 Maplewood Ave, Unit B | 603 Maplewood Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.78 |
| American Tobacco Apartments (Old Bull/Noell) | Old Bull 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.27 |
| Viceroy Apartments | VR 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| Anderson Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| 901 South Apartments | 901 South - 1bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.62 |
| Jersey | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.03 |
| Barclay Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1.99 |
| 2006 House Ave | The Davis | 1BR,1BA | $1.77 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West End Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in West End?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West End is under $1,526.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West End?
The cheapest apartment in West End is Icon Downtown Durham which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in West End costs $3,991.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in West End?
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 115 regular apartments in West End 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?
Cheap apartments in West End have an average cost of $824 which is $3,167 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West End.
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