
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the American Village Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $700 (13 Rentals)
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American Village, Durham, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in American Village?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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American Village Studio Apartments | $1,899 | $1,000 | $4,429 |
American Village 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,634 | $954 | $4,329 |
American Village 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,086 | $1,195 | $5,646 |
American Village 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,795 | $1,760 | $1,865 |
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There are currently 13 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the American Village Neighborhood of Durham, NC.
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Cheapest Available American Village Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the American Village area of Durham, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Dupont Circle priced from $760. Avalon East has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $840. Here are the most affordable American Village apartments for rent in Durham, NC:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Dupont Circle | The Brightleaf 600 | 1BR,1BA | $760 |
Avalon East | The Brightleaf 650 | 1BR,1BA | $840 |
Lenox East | The Brightleaf 650 | 1BR,1BA | $880 |
Icon Downtown Durham | A1 Studio C Standard -Call for Availability | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
ReNew West Durham | Augusta | 1BR,1BA | $1,104 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in American Village, NC
As of May 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the American Village area is the $1.59 price per square foot Remodeled Two Bedroom One Bath-2nd Floor Model at Holly Hill Apartments in the in the Downtown Durham neighborhood starting from $1,450. The second greatest value American Village apartment is the CW2DS Model at Trinity Properties - Campus Walk starting at $1,445 with a $1.64 price per square foot in the Downtown Durham neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for American Village apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Holly Hill Apartments | Remodeled Two Bedroom One Bath-2nd Floor | 2BR,1BA | $1.59 |
Trinity Properties - Campus Walk | CW2DS | 2BR,1BA | $1.64 |
MAA Duke Forest | Fawn I | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
The Belmont | The Sara | 1BR,1BA | $1.90 |
Welcome to The Trestles – Your Urban Escape | The Nest | 2BR,1BA | $1.60 |
Avalon East | The Brightleaf 650 | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
Lenox East | The Brightleaf 650 | 1BR,1BA | $1.35 |
ReNew West Durham | Augusta | 1BR,1BA | $1.84 |
Dupont Circle | The Brightleaf 600 | 1BR,1BA | $1.27 |
Duke Manor- Students save up to 10%! | Hereford | 1BR,1BA | $2.01 |
Getting Around the American Village Neighborhood in Durham, NC
Walk Score®
41 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
39 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
22 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap American Village Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in American Village?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in American Village is under $1,235.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in American Village?
The cheapest apartment in American Village is Dupont Circle which is listed at $760, while the average apartment in American Village costs $1,864.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in American Village?
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 100 regular apartments in American Village that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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