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Cheapest Available Durham County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Durham County, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at The Lofts at Southside Apartments in the Plum Street neighborhood priced from $525. Dupont Circle in the Downtown Durham neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $692. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Durham County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Lofts at Southside Apartments1 Bedroom Tax Credit***1BR,1BA$525
Dupont CircleThe Brightleaf 6001BR,1BA$692
Avalon EastThe Brightleaf 6501BR,1BA$834
Vivo Living DurhamThe CarolinasStudio,1BA$849
Vivo Living Forest HillsStudioStudio,1BA$850
Lenox EastThe Brightleaf 7001BR,1BA$854
Vivo Living Ivy CreekStudioStudio,1BA$859
Bentley RidgeThe Brightleaf 5351BR,1BA$909
AvenBeech1BR,1BA$930
Crossings @ 5011x1 Creekview Classic- Call for Availability1BR,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Durham County, NC

As of April 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Durham County area is the $1.18 price per square foot Balsam Model at Houndswood Village in the in the South Durham neighborhood starting from $2,796. The second greatest value Durham County apartment is the Lennox Model at ABODE at Arringdon starting at $2,200 with a $1.26 price per square foot in the South Durham neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Durham County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Houndswood VillageBalsam3BR,3.5BA$1.18
ABODE at ArringdonLennox3BR,3.5BA$1.26
The Village at Auburn Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.25
The Mews Apartments and TownhomesThe Williamsburg2BR,1.5BA$1.10
Triangle PlaceThe Juniper Renovated2BR,2BA$1.26
The SawyerB12BR,2BA$1.24
Emory Woods2 BEDROOM 1 BATH (1020 SF)2BR,1BA$1.21
AvenBeech1BR,1BA$1.25
Avalon EastThe Brightleaf 6501BR,1BA$1.28
Dupont CircleThe Brightleaf 6001BR,1BA$1.16

Frequently Asked Questions about Durham County

What type of rentals are currently available in Durham County?

There are currently 624 Apartments for Rent in Durham County, NC with pricing that ranges from $450 to $7,562. There are also 344 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Durham County ranging from $800 to $5,875.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Durham County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Durham County ranges from $800 to $5,875 with an average monthly rent of $2,143.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Durham County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Durham County range from $635 to $7,562, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $950 to $5,875. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,645 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,611.

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