
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Durham, NH from $950 (35 Rentals)
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277 Mast Rd

10 Garden Ln

58 Main St

279 Mast Rd

140 Madbury Road Durham LLC

275 - 279 Mast Rd

58 Main St
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21 Garrison Ln

Wadleigh Senior Housing

11 Spring St

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Lilac & Monument Garden

Redden Gardens - Dover NH

5 Chapel St

19 Exeter Rd, Unit 19-2
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86 Main St

4 Chapel St

29 Central St, Unit #3

29 Central St

29 Spring St

46 Rogers Pt Dr

2 Creighton St

7 Otis Ln
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15 Bay Rd

193 S Main St

23 High St

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61 Berwick Rd

18 Maple St

4 6th St

1005 Cocheco Ct
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56 Glengarry Dr

6 Mt Pleasant St

177 Main St
Durham, NH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Durham?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Durham 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,715 | $950 | $2,450 |
| Cheap Durham 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,185 | $1,740 | $3,800 |
| Cheap Durham 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,837 | $2,700 | $2,900 |
| Cheap Durham 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,000 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
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Cheapest Available Durham Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Durham, NH is a 1 Bed unit found at Wadleigh Senior Housing priced from $1,525. 140 Madbury Road Durham LLC in the Village at Bellamy Commons neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,600. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Durham apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wadleigh Senior Housing | 1BR1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,525 |
| 140 Madbury Road Durham LLC | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,600 |
| Lilac & Monument Garden | Lilac 2 Bedroom 2 Baths | 2BR,2BA | $1,850 |
| 5 Chapel St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,900 |
| 86 Main St | #2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,995 |
| 58 Main St | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,995 |
| Station House Apartments | Rail1x1A | 1BR,1BA | $2,250 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Durham, NH
As of September 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Durham area is the $2.09 price per square foot Monument 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Model at Lilac & Monument Garden in the in the Farmwood Village neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Durham apartment is the 575 Bay Rd Model at 575 Bay Rd, Unit A starting at $3,800 with a $3.80 price per square foot in the New Hampshire Beaches neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Durham apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lilac & Monument Garden | Monument 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.09 |
| 575 Bay Rd, Unit A | 575 Bay Rd | 2BR,1BA | $3.80 |
| 5 Chapel St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.11 |
| 60 Exeter Rd | 60 Exeter Rd | 2BR,1BA | $3.55 |
| Station House Apartments | Rail1x1A | 1BR,1BA | $3.17 |
| Wadleigh Senior Housing | 1BR1BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.35 |
| 140 Madbury Road Durham LLC | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $2.91 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Durham Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Durham Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Durham Apartment is $1,525 at Wadleigh Senior Housing.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Durham Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Durham is starting from $1,850 at Lilac & Monument Garden.
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