Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bethesda Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $400 (8 Rentals)

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Cheap Apartments in the Bethesda area of Durham.

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2708 E Main St

DurhamNC27703

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Bethesda, Durham, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Bethesda Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Bethesda area of Durham, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at BLU Station Apartments priced from $950. MAA Research Park has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,063. Here are the most affordable Bethesda apartments for rent in Durham, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
BLU Station ApartmentsOne Bedroom Standard-Call For Availability1BR,1BA$950
MAA Research ParkE1Studio,1BA$1,063
Triangle PlaceThe Willow1BR,1BA$1,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bethesda, NC

As of May 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Bethesda area is the $1.33 price per square foot 4 Bedroom Model at Pendleton Townhomes in the in the Wellons Village neighborhood starting from $1,750. The second greatest value Bethesda apartment is the B2 Model at Ascend Brightleaf Apartments starting at $1,925 with a $1.67 price per square foot in the South Durham neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bethesda apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Pendleton Townhomes4 Bedroom4BR,2BA$1.33
Ascend Brightleaf ApartmentsB22BR,2BA$1.67
The ChurchillB1 RENOVATED2BR,2BA$1.62
Marquis Ellis Crossing1C1BR,1BA$1.65
Triangle PlaceThe Willow Renovated1BR,1BA$1.31
Springwood Park2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.48
Fox Crossing Luxury ApartmentsLowell1BR,1BA$1.77
Retreat at RTPMaple Deluxe1BR,1BA$1.58
BLU Station ApartmentsOne Bedroom Upgraded-Call For Availability1BR,1BA$1.79
MAA Research ParkE1Studio ,1BA$1.91

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Bethesda, Durham, NC

Ranked #68

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Bethesda Neighborhood in Durham, NC

Walk Score®

22 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

26 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

15 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bethesda Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Bethesda?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Bethesda is under $1,436.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Bethesda?

The cheapest apartment in Bethesda is BLU Station Apartments which is listed at $950, while the average apartment in Bethesda costs $1,757.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Bethesda?

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 10 regular apartments in Bethesda 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 Bethesda?

Cheap apartments in Bethesda have an average cost of $940 which is $817 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Bethesda.

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