Cheap Homes for Rent in West End Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $700 (11 Rentals)

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600 S Duke St

DurhamNC27701

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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. Viceroy Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $999. 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
Viceroy ApartmentsVR 2x12BR,1BA$999
Anderson Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,050
West VillageA1A-11BR,1BA$1,107
605 West EndGregsonStudio,1BA$1,185

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West End, NC

As of April 28, 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 WB 3x2 Model at Willow Bend Apartments starting at $1,540 with a $1.53 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
Willow Bend ApartmentsWB 3x23BR,2BA$1.53
American Tobacco Apartments (Old Bull/Noell)Old Bull 2x12BR,1BA$2.27
Viceroy ApartmentsVR 2x12BR,1BA$1.19
Anderson Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.35
West VillageA1A-31BR,1BA$1.83
WhetstoneA11BR,1BA$2.20
Cortland Bull CityBlackwellStudio ,1BA$2.61
605 West EndGregsonStudio ,1BA$2.53
Icon Downtown DurhamA1 Studio C Upgrade-Call for AvailabilityStudio ,1BA$2.44

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
West End, Durham, NC

Ranked #42

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

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Frequently Asked Questions about West End

What type of rentals are currently available in West End?

There are currently 134 Apartments for Rent in West End, NC with pricing that ranges from $795 to $7,394. There are also 18 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in West End ranging from $700 to $3,350.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in West End?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in West End ranges from $700 to $3,350 with an average monthly rent of $1,817.

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