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Palatine Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Palatine Manor

32 Church AveGermantown, NY 12526
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Oakbrook Manor
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Oakbrook Manor

2508 US Route 9WRavena, NY 12143
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3736 Carman Rd
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3736 Carman Rd

3736 Carman RdSchenectady, NY 12303
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Guilderland Court
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Guilderland Court

2971-2979 W Old State RdSchenectady, NY 12303
property at 3624 Rte 67

$1,450

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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3624 Rte 67

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property at 8 Freehold Mills Dr

$1,485

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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8 Freehold Mills Dr

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Durham, NY Local Guide

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. Hammerstone Village Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,250. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Durham apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Brandywine ApartmentsHUD Subsidized - 1 BR1BR,1BA$1,200
Hammerstone Village Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,250
Serafini VillageOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,295
Pine Tree Garden Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,300
Mohawk VillageLarge 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,318
Bethlehem Terrace Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,325
Deer Valley Apartments1BRD1BR,1BA$1,325
Carpenter Village ApartmentsA-KR1BR,1BA$1,365
1700 Designer Residences NorthOneBedroom1BR,1BA$1,375
Meadowbrook Apartments1x1A1MB1BR,1BA$1,375

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Durham, NY and Nearby

As of April 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Durham area is the $1.05 price per square foot Quartz Standard Model at Presidential Townhome Rentals in the in the Dunes neighborhood starting from $1,975. The second greatest value Durham apartment is the 2 BDR 1.5 BTH 1806-b Model at Elm Estates starting at $1,950 with a $1.08 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Durham apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Presidential Townhome RentalsQuartz Standard3BR,1.5BA$1.05
Elm Estates2 BDR 1.5 BTH 1806-b2BR,1.5BA$1.08
1700 Designer Residences SouthModel F2BR,2BA$1.57
Woodhill ApartmentsLansing2BR,1.5BA$1.68
Park Guilderland Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom- 1,100 sqft2BR,1BA$1.57
Hammerstone Village Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.25
Westmere Village - Independent Senior LivingOne Bedroom One Full Bath1BR,1BA$1.67
Carpenter Village ApartmentsB-KR2BR,1BA$1.67
Mohawk VillageLarge 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.55
Bethlehem Terrace Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.62

10 Hidden Costs of Renting You Should Budget for Before Signing a Lease

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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

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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 $1,250 at Hammerstone Village Apartments.

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