
Cheap Gated Apartments for Rent in Durham, NC from $400 (56 Rentals)
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The Mews Apartments and Townhomes

Duke Manor- Students save up to 10%!

The Hargrove at Southpoint

ReNew Durham

South Square Townhomes

ReNew West Durham

Triangle Place

Atlas Durham

Brightleaf on Main

SOUTHPOINT VILLAGE

605 West End

Chapel Tower- Students save up to 10%!

The Village at Auburn Apartments

Southpoint Crossing

Lodge at Croasdaile Farm

Alexander Crossing

The Ramsey

Avalon Durham

Foster on the Park Apartments

Chandler at University Tower

Marquis Ellis Crossing

Atrium- Students save up to 10%!

LC Brier Creek

GeerHouse

Vintage Durham

The Apartments at Palladian Place

American Tobacco Apartments (Old Bull/Noell)

Indigo Apartments

Carrington at Perimeter Park

Weston Reserve Apartments

WaterWalk Raleigh RTP

The Manor at Weston

Carraway Village

Ashley Park Apartments

Residences at Shiloh Crossing

The Lofts at Strickland Glen

Avalon Perimeter Park

Alta Wren

Link Apartments® Linden

Jamison at Brier Creek

Ashby at Twin Lakes

Crowne at Cary Park

Apartments at The Arboretum

Bell Chapel Hill
Durham, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Durham?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Durham Studio Apartments | $1,575 | $849 | $3,562 |
Durham 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,674 | $450 | $5,242 |
Durham 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,048 | $540 | $5,904 |
Durham 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,477 | $635 | $9,500 |
Durham 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,172 | $859 | $6,825 |
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Getting Around Durham, NC
Walk Score®
45 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
44 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
30 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
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 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 $715.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Durham?
The cheapest apartment in Durham is 912 Alma St which is listed at $560, while the average apartment in Durham costs $2,449.
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 3,842 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 $593 which is $1,856 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Durham.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting
Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD
While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.

Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money
Written by: Amber Kanuckel
With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

How Your Move-In Inspection Can Protect Your Security Deposit
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
If you’re anything like most people, housing costs represent a huge chunk of your monthly budget. On top of that, moving can be both a stressful and expensive affair.