
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West End Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $560 (43 Rentals)
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1220 S Roxboro St, Unit 3A

607 Carroll St, Unit B

Icon Downtown Durham

Duke Pointe - 2006 House Ave

1114 Carroll St

Anderson Apartments

1501 Chapel Hill Rd
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910 Arnette Ave

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917 Burch Ave, Unit 3

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Whetstone

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Brightleaf on Main

916 Rome Ave

American Tobacco Apartments (Old Bull/Noell)
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605 West End

908 Rome Ave

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311 Swift Ave

802 Kent St

Berkshire Main Street

University Commons - Durham

University Commons
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Brookdale Apartments

1806 Chapel Hill Rd

Montego

The Edge at West End The Edge at West End

Morehead Hills Senior Apartments

Barclay Apartments

1216 W Chapel Hill Rd

Residences at Erwin Mill
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1502 Chapel Hill Rd

901 South Apartments

1603 Gunter St

1219 Moreland Ave

Jersey

1941 Morehead Ave

1931 Morehead Ave

1935 Morehead Ave
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1111 South St

2211 Morehead Ave

1801 Morehead Ave
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 | $1,503 | $875 | $1,738 |
| West End 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,969 | $795 | $4,200 |
| West End 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,797 | $975 | $7,661 |
| West End 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,784 | $1,425 | $4,650 |
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There are currently 43 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the West End Neighborhood of Durham, NC.
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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. Barclay Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $895. 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 |
| Barclay Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| Duke Pointe - 2006 House Ave | The Davis | 1BR,1BA | $975 |
| Anderson Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $990 |
| 1216 W Chapel Hill Rd | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| 901 South Apartments | 901 South - 1bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,099 |
| 1603 Gunter St | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| Jersey | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,105 |
| Whetstone | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,224 |
| Brightleaf on Main | J1S1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,320 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West End, NC
As of September 05, 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 3 BdTH1420 Model at Residences at Erwin Mill starting at $2,807 with a $1.98 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 | 3 BdTH1420 | 3BR,2BA | $1.98 |
| 916 W TRINITY | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.94 |
| 901 South Apartments | 901 South - 2bed | 2BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| Anderson Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| 1603 Gunter St | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| Jersey | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.93 |
| Barclay Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1.63 |
| Duke Pointe - 2006 House Ave | The Davis | 1BR,1BA | $1.77 |
| 1216 W Chapel Hill Rd | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.24 |
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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 $1,320.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West End?
The cheapest apartment in West End is Barclay Apartments which is listed at $895, while the average apartment in West End costs $2,053.
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 90 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 $760 which is $1,293 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West End.
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