Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West End Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $500 (37 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
Corporate Housing
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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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Brookdale Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Brookdale Apartments

815 Dacian AveDurham, NC 27701
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Montego
1 Bedroom Apartments

Montego

1901 Morehead AveDurham, 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, NC Local Guide

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. Oak Tree Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $965. Here are the most affordable West End apartments for rent in Durham, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
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
Jersey1 bedroom/1 bath1BR,1BA$1,165
Willow Bend ApartmentsWB 2x12BR,1BA$1,175
901 South Apartments Durham Downtown901 South - 1bed1BR,1BA$1,199
605 West EndGregsonStudio,1BA$1,207
Brightleaf on MainS2Studio,1BA$1,272

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West End, NC

As of June 06, 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 B2D-Renovated Model at West Village starting at $1,915 with a $1.96 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1003 Lamond Ave, Unit Apt B1003 Lamond Ave3BR,1BA$1.47
West VillageB2D-Renovated2BR,2BA$1.96
Anderson Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.35
American Tobacco Apartments (Old Bull/Noell)Old Bull 2x12BR,1BA$2.27
Viceroy ApartmentsVR 2x12BR,1BA$1.31
Willow Bend ApartmentsWB 2x12BR,1BA$1.45
901 South Apartments Durham Downtown901 South - 1bed1BR,1BA$1.65
WhetstoneA31BR,1BA$2.17
Jersey1 bedroom/1 bath1BR,1BA$2.03
Barclay Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.99

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

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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West End, Durham, NC

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Among cities in North Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across North Carolina and customized analysis for Central Durham. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for easy access to the parks, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendly amenities, and more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

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 $1,272.

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 $4,110.

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 72 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 $733 which is $3,377 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West End.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Your Guide to the Top 10 Affordable Neighborhoods to Rent in Durham, NC

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

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For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

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