Cheap Apartments for Rent in Durham, CT from $900 (21 Rentals)

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StoneGate Apartments

1150-1160 S Main StMiddletown, CT 06457
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Durham, CT Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Durham, CT

Pricing Updated: 04/05/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Durham, CT area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Durham Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Durham East Haddam$2,100$1,00066

Cheapest Available Durham Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Durham, CT is a 1 Bed unit found at The Kennedy Building in the Meriden Wallingford neighborhood priced from $1,055. Meriden Commons in the Southington Berlin neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,113. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Durham apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Kennedy BuildingOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,055
Meriden Commons1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,113
Wharfside CommonsThe Schooner1BR,1BA$1,211
Parker PlaceVintage StudiosStudio,1BA$1,250
Charles Street Place ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,275

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Durham, CT and Nearby

As of April 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Durham area is the $1.27 price per square foot Two bed Townhouse Model at 250 Kensington Ave in the in the Southington Berlin neighborhood starting from $1,775. The second greatest value Durham apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Ridgefield Apartments starting at $1,750 with a $1.59 price per square foot in the Cromwell Middletown 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.
250 Kensington AveTwo bed Townhouse2BR,1BA$1.27
Ridgefield Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.59
238 Main St, Unit Apt# B238 Main St2BR,1BA$1.80
Charles Street Place ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.36
Northridge Commons2 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.82
The Wilcox1B/1B Loft1BR,1BA$1.78
Highview ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.72
The Kennedy BuildingOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.32
Wharfside CommonsThe Schooner1BR,1BA$1.69
Meriden Commons1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.60

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Getting Around Durham, CT

Walk Score®

25 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

20 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Durham Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Durham?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Durham is under $1,400.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Durham?

The cheapest apartment in Durham is The Kennedy Building which is listed at $1,055, while the average apartment in Durham costs $2,100.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Durham?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 5 regular apartments in Durham that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Durham?

Cheap apartments in Durham have an average cost of $143 which is $1,957 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Durham.

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