Cheap 3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Durham Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $1,294 (13 Rentals)

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Downtown Durham, Durham, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Durham?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Downtown Durham Studio Apartments | $1,555 | $849 | $3,528 |
Downtown Durham 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,724 | $550 | $4,091 |
Downtown Durham 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,236 | $950 | $8,732 |
Downtown Durham 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,469 | $1,294 | $7,925 |
Downtown Durham 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,107 | $1,611 | $4,600 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Durham Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Durham?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Durham is under $995.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Durham?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Durham is Willow Bend Apartments which is listed at $1,450, while the average apartment in Downtown Durham costs $3,375.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 163 regular apartments in Downtown 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 Downtown Durham?
Cheap apartments in Downtown Durham have an average cost of $296 which is $3,079 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Durham.
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