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The Element Apartments

South Square Townhomes

Room in Townhome on Shoreside Dr

Triangle Park Apartments

200 E Umstead St

Emory Woods

Glenbrook West

Triangle Place

Forest Pointe

ReNew Durham

Strawberry Hill Apartments

1607 Gunter St

1514 N Hyde Park Ave

Cortland Research Park

Rippling Stream Townhomes

The Oaks at Northgate

Reserve at Stillwater

Atlas Durham

Legacy at Meridian Apartments

501 Towns

MAA Research Park

Lenox at Patterson Place

1331 Juniper St

Magnolia Pointe Apartments

1614 Fayetteville St, Unit A

Encore at the Park

Springfield Apartments

1212 Truman St

Room in Duplex on S Alston Ave

Room in Duplex on S Alston Ave

Falls Pointe at the Park Apartments

Retreat at RTP

The Hargrove at Southpoint

Brightleaf on Main

1733 Morehead Ave

Alden Place at South Square

LaSalle Pointe Apartments

Woodland Creek Apartments

Independence Park

Anderson Apartments

630 Middle St
Durham, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Durham?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Cheap Durham Studio Apartments | $1,567 | $849 | $3,505 |
Cheap Durham 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,695 | $450 | $6,941 |
Cheap Durham 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,106 | $540 | $9,504 |
Cheap Durham 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,438 | $635 | $9,557 |
Cheap Durham 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,846 | $859 | $4,595 |
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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 $900.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Durham?
The cheapest apartment in Durham is The Lofts at Southside Apartments which is listed at $525, while the average apartment in Durham costs $2,489.
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 4,310 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 $646 which is $1,843 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.

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.

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.

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.