Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West End Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $500 (25 Rentals)
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Icon Downtown Durham

200 E Umstead St

Whetstone
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Brightleaf on Main

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1100 Rosedale Ave

605 West End

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807 W Trinity Ave

Berkshire Main Street

Wye Junction
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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 |
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West End Studio Apartments | $1,739 | $1,000 | $4,532 |
West End 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,019 | $675 | $4,271 |
West End 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,037 | $1,200 | $6,920 |
West End 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,129 | $1,540 | $8,107 |
West End 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,136 | $1,611 | $5,570 |
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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 1 Bed unit found at 901 South priced from $999. Icon Downtown Durham has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here are the most affordable West End apartments for rent in Durham, NC:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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901 South | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
Icon Downtown Durham | A1 Studio C Standard -Call for Availability | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
Anderson Apartments | 1 Bedroom Flat | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
Viceroy Apartments | VR 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,225 |
West Village | A1B-1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,276 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West End, NC
As of June 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the West End area is the $2.57 price per square foot C1 Model at Brightleaf on Main in the in the Fayetteville Street Corridor neighborhood starting from $3,655. The second greatest value West End apartment is the B2P Model at Foster on the Park Apartments starting at $3,285 with a $2.62 price per square foot in the Fayetteville Street Corridor 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. |
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Brightleaf on Main | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $2.57 |
Foster on the Park Apartments | B2P | 2BR,2BA | $2.62 |
American Tobacco Apartments (Old Bull/Noell) | Old Bull 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.84 |
601 Maplewood Ave, Unit A | 601 Maplewood Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.88 |
Viceroy Apartments | VR 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.46 |
Willow Bend Apartments | WB 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.71 |
901 South | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.56 |
West Village | S1E-2 | Studio ,1BA | $2.09 |
Anderson Apartments | 1 Bedroom Flat | 1BR,1BA | $1.55 |
Berkshire Ninth Street | Westcott | Studio ,1BA | $2.63 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West End Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in West End?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in West End is at Icon Downtown Durham listed at $1,000.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom West End Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom West End Apartment is $999 at 901 South.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom West End Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in West End is starting from $1,225 at Viceroy Apartments.
What is the most affordable West End Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap West End Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Anderson Apartments and starts from $1,600.
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