Cheap Apartments for Rent in Durham, NY from $800 (19 Rentals)

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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 Palatine Manor priced from $800. Brandywine Apartments in the Dunes neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,114. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Durham apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Palatine Manor1 Bed/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$800
Brandywine ApartmentsHUD Subsidized - 1 BR1BR,1BA$1,114
Park Guilderland Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 570 sqft1BR,1BA$1,140
Serafini VillageOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,265
Pine Tree Garden Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Durham, NY and Nearby

As of June 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Durham area is the $1.64 price per square foot 3BD / 2.5BA TH w/Basement - 1527 sq ft Model at Park Place at Glenmont Square, LLC in the starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Durham apartment is the Model B1 Model at 1700 Designer Residences South starting at $2,200 with a $1.80 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Park Place at Glenmont Square, LLC3BD / 2.5BA TH w/Basement - 1527 sq ft3BR,2.5BA$1.64
1700 Designer Residences SouthModel B12BR,2BA$1.80
Carpenter Village ApartmentsG-C1BR,1BA$1.35
Woodhill ApartmentsLansing2BR,1.5BA$1.57
2965 West Old State RoadTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.64
1700 Designer Residences NorthTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.75
Westmere Village - Independent Senior LivingOne Bedroom One Full Bath1BR,1BA$1.67
Deer Valley Apartments2BRMU2BR,1BA$1.81
Palatine Manor2 Bed/ 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.25
Meadowbrook Apartments1x1A2MB1BR,1BA$1.87

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Getting Around Durham, NY

Walk Score®

5 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

11 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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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 $800 at Palatine Manor.

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 $1,000 at Palatine Manor.

What is the most affordable Durham Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Durham Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 1700 Designer Residences North and starts from $2,400.

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