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property at 18 Harper St

$695

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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18 Harper St

StamfordNY12167
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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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property at 29 Stahle Rd

$1,250

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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29 Stahle Rd

East DurhamNY12423
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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 Park Guilderland Apartment Homes priced from $1,100. Brandywine Apartments in the Dunes neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,200. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Durham apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Park Guilderland Apartment HomesStudio - 550 sqft1BR,1BA$1,100
Brandywine ApartmentsHUD Subsidized - 1 BR1BR,1BA$1,200
Serafini VillageOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,295
Pine Tree Garden Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,300
Deer Valley Apartments1BRD1BR,1BA$1,325

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Durham, NY and Nearby

As of January 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Durham area is the $1.13 price per square foot Granite Standard Model at Presidential Townhome Rentals in the in the Dunes neighborhood starting from $1,845. The second greatest value Durham apartment is the Model F Model at 1700 Designer Residences South starting at $2,500 with a $1.57 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.
Presidential Townhome RentalsGranite Standard2BR,1.5BA$1.13
1700 Designer Residences SouthModel F2BR,2BA$1.57
Elm EstatesSingle level Interior2BR,1.5BA$1.39
Park Place at Glenmont Square, LLC2 BD / 2BA - 1250 sq ft2BR,2BA$1.64
The Preserve at West Creek2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.79
Kendall Square ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Wayland2BR,2BA$1.64
Oxford Heights3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.80
The Residence at Capital HillsA - LL2BR,1BA$1.47
Westmere Village - Independent Senior LivingOne Bedroom One Full Bath1BR,1BA$1.67
Carpenter Village ApartmentsB-KR2BR,1BA$1.67

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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 $1,100 at Park Guilderland Apartment Homes.

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 Elm Estates and starts from $1,900.

Expert Rental Resources

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

Written by: Bob Mallory

Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!