
Cheap Apartments for Rent near Durham, NY from $1,100 (43 Rentals)
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Brandywine Apartments

Mohawk Village

Park Guilderland Apartment Homes

Presidential Townhome Rentals

Serafini Village

Deer Valley Apartments

1700 Designer Residences North
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Bethlehem Terrace Apartments

Lodges at Cairo

Carpenter Village Apartments

Oxford Heights

The Residence at Capital Hills

Joslen Commons Apartments

Fairwood

Westmere Village - Independent Senior Living
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Heritage Village Apartments

Woodlake

Regency Park

Saugerties Cove View Apartment Homes

Elm Estates

1700 Designer Residences South

Adams Station Apartments

Locust View
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2460 NY-145

Mansions at Delmar, an Eagle Rock Community

Woodhill Apartments

Kendall Square Apartments

The Spinney at Van Dyke

Hamilton Parc 55+

Palatine Manor

3630 Rte 67
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Hammerstone Village Apartments

Meadowbrook Apartments

Guilderland Court Apartments

Oakbrook Manor LLC

7734 Main St

45 S 3rd St

7714 Main St

5359 STATE ROUTE 231
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101 Garcia Ln

The Preserve at West Creek

3058 Delaware Turnpike
Durham, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Durham?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durham Studio Apartments | $1,340 | $1,206 | $1,475 |
| Durham 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,757 | $1,100 | $2,745 |
| Durham 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,113 | $1,400 | $3,650 |
| Durham 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,698 | $1,842 | $3,100 |
| Durham 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,500 | $2,500 | $2,500 |
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Cheapest Available Durham Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Durham, NY is a 1 Bed unit found at Brandywine Apartments in the Dunes neighborhood priced from $1,200. Serafini Village in the Dunes neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,295. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Durham apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brandywine Apartments | HUD Subsidized - 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| Serafini Village | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,295 |
| Deer Valley Apartments | 1BRD | 1BR,1BA | $1,325 |
| Lodges at Cairo | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
| Carpenter Village Apartments | A-KR | 1BR,1BA | $1,435 |
| The Residence at Capital Hills | A - LL | 2BR,1BA | $1,500 |
| Joslen Commons Apartments | 1 Bedroom Classic | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
| Park Guilderland Apartment Homes | Two Bedroom- 1,100 sqft | 2BR,1BA | $1,525 |
| Westmere Village - Independent Senior Living | One Bedroom One Full Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,550 |
| Oakbrook Manor LLC | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,550 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Durham, NY and Nearby
As of September 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Durham area is the $1.16 price per square foot 2 BD 2.5 BTH T HOUSE Model at Elm Estates in the starting from $2,150. The second greatest value Durham apartment is the Limestone Modified Model at Presidential Townhome Rentals starting at $1,755 with a $1.27 price per square foot in the Dunes 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elm Estates | 2 BD 2.5 BTH T HOUSE | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.16 |
| Presidential Townhome Rentals | Limestone Modified | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.27 |
| Locust View | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.44 |
| Bethlehem Terrace Apartments | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.40 |
| Park Guilderland Apartment Homes | Two Bedroom- 1,100 sqft | 2BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| Oxford Heights | 2 Bedroom with 2 Bathrooms | 2BR,2BA | $1.76 |
| Oakbrook Manor LLC | 2/1.5 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.49 |
| The Residence at Capital Hills | A | 2BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| Westmere Village - Independent Senior Living | One Bedroom One Full Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| Carpenter Village Apartments | B-KR | 2BR,1BA | $1.76 |
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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 $1,200 at Brandywine Apartments.
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 $1,400 at Brandywine Apartments.
What is the most affordable Durham Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Durham Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Presidential Townhome Rentals and starts from $1,975.
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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals
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