Cheap Apartments for Rent in the American Tobacco District Durham, NC from $500 (39 Rentals)

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University Commons - Durham
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

University Commons - Durham

1505 Duke University RdDurham, NC 27701
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Brookdale Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Brookdale Apartments

815 Dacian AveDurham, NC 27701
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Daylight Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Daylight Apartments

315-317 W Trinity AveDurham, NC 27701
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Liberty Square
1 Bedroom Apartments

Liberty Square

545 Liberty StDurham, NC 27701
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University Commons
1 Bedroom Apartments

University Commons

801-804 Underwood AveDurham, NC 27701
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BullHouse
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

BullHouse

504 E Pettigrew StDurham, NC 27701

American Tobacco District, Durham, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available American Tobacco District Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the American Tobacco District area of Durham, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at 901 South priced from $999. Icon Downtown Durham has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here are the most affordable American Tobacco District apartments for rent in Durham, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
901 South1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$999
Icon Downtown DurhamA1 Studio C Standard -Call for AvailabilityStudio,1BA$1,000
Atlas DurhamDaisyStudio,1BA$1,140
Brightleaf on MainM1Studio,1BA$1,153
Viceroy ApartmentsVR 2x12BR,1BA$1,202
The Lofts at Southside Apartments1 Bedroom Loft1BR,1BA$1,255
West VillageS1D-2Studio,1BA$1,276
605 West EndVickers1BR,1BA$1,306
WhetstoneA31BR,1BA$1,309
The RamseyS1AStudio,1BA$1,360

Best Value Apartments for Rent in American Tobacco District, NC

As of April 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the American Tobacco District area is the $1.56 price per square foot 1 Bed, 2 baths Model at 107 E Parrish St in the in the Fayetteville Street Corridor neighborhood starting from $2,625. The second greatest value American Tobacco District apartment is the 2 Bedroom Townhouse Model at The Lofts at Southside Apartments starting at $1,735 with a $1.63 price per square foot in the Plum Street neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for American Tobacco District apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
107 E Parrish St1 Bed, 2 baths1BR,2BA$1.56
The Lofts at Southside Apartments2 Bedroom Townhouse2BR,1BA$1.63
American Tobacco Apartments (Old Bull/Noell)Old Bull 2x12BR,1BA$1.84
WhetstoneB42BR,2BA$2.13
Peachtree DowntownPeachtree Model2BR,1BA$1.94
Viceroy ApartmentsVR 2x12BR,1BA$1.43
Willow Bend ApartmentsWB 2x12BR,1BA$1.69
901 South2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1.56
Liberty WarehouseA1.11BR,1BA$2.09
Cortland Bull CityBuchanan1BR,1BA$2.40

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
American Tobacco District, Durham, NC

Ranked #17

Among neighborhoods in Durham, NC for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across North Carolina and customized analysis for Central Durham. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places to raise kids, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the American Tobacco District Neighborhood in Durham, NC

Walk Score®

85 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

78 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

61 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap American Tobacco District Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in American Tobacco District?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in American Tobacco District is at Icon Downtown Durham listed at $1,000.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom American Tobacco District Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom American Tobacco District Apartment is $999 at 901 South.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom American Tobacco District Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in American Tobacco District is starting from $1,202 at Viceroy Apartments.

What is the most affordable American Tobacco District Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap American Tobacco District Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Willow Bend Apartments and starts from $1,450.

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