Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Durham Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $500 (119 Rentals)

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Downtown Durham, Durham, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Durham Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Durham area of Durham, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Dupont Circle priced from $752. Avalon East has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $834. Here are the most affordable Downtown Durham apartments for rent in Durham, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Dupont CircleThe Brightleaf 6001BR,1BA$752
Avalon EastThe Brightleaf 6501BR,1BA$834
Vivo Living DurhamThe CarolinasStudio,1BA$849
Vivo Living Ivy CreekStudioStudio,1BA$859
Lenox EastThe Brightleaf 7001BR,1BA$862
Crossings @ 5011x1 Creekview Classic- Call for Availability1BR,1BA$950
BLU Station ApartmentsOne Bedroom Standard-Call For Availability1BR,1BA$950
Crystal VillageEmerald1BR,1BA$969
Monarch ApartmentsOne Bed, One Bath1BR,1BA$995
South Point1 Bedroom 1 Bathoom1BR,1BA$999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Durham, NC

As of March 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Durham area is the $1.29 price per square foot Raritan Model at Braxton Townhomes in the in the Fayetteville Street Corridor neighborhood starting from $2,399. The second greatest value Downtown Durham apartment is the The Eno 1162 Model at Taylor's Pond starting at $1,376 with a $1.18 price per square foot in the Fayetteville Street Corridor neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Durham apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Braxton TownhomesRaritan3BR,2.5BA$1.29
Taylor's PondThe Eno 11622BR,2.5BA$1.18
Colonial Townhouses- Students save up to 10%!Yorktown2BR,1.5BA$1.33
Hawk's NestThe Eno 9802BR,1.5BA$1.18
Juniper Square ApartmentsThe Terrace2BR,1BA$1.38
Alden Place at South SquareRichmond1BR,1BA$1.38
Monarch ApartmentsOne Bed, One Bath1BR,1BA$1.29
Lenox EastThe Brightleaf 6501BR,1BA$1.33
Avalon EastThe Brightleaf 6501BR,1BA$1.28
Dupont CircleThe Brightleaf 6001BR,1BA$1.25

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Downtown Durham, Durham, NC

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across North Carolina and customized analysis for Central Durham, NC. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, multifamily communities for the kids, proximity to transit, and more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Durham Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown Durham?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown Durham is at Vivo Living Durham listed at $849.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Durham Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Durham Apartment is $560 at 912 Alma St.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Durham Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Durham is starting from $1,075 at Crossings @ 501.

What is the most affordable Downtown Durham Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Downtown Durham Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Mission University Pines and starts from $1,451.

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