Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Garrett Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $800 (14 Rentals)

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Kerley Gardens
2 Bedroom Apartments

Kerley Gardens

5214-5222 Kerley RdDurham, NC 27705
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Hawk's Nest
2 Bedroom Apartments

Hawk's Nest

3400 Sandy Creek DrDurham, NC 27705
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Garrett, Durham, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Garrett Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Garrett area of Durham, NC is a Studio unit found at Vivo Living Ivy Creek priced from $859. Crossings @ 501 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable Garrett apartments for rent in Durham, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vivo Living Ivy CreekStudioStudio,1BA$859
Crossings @ 5011x1 Creekview Classic- Call for Availability1BR,1BA$950
Mission University PinesA31BR,1BA$1,085
The Mews Apartments and TownhomesThe Dover1BR,1BA$1,085
MAA Patterson11A1BR,1BA$1,183

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Garrett, NC

As of April 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Garrett area is the $1.75 price per square foot Montreal Model at J 501 Estates in the in the Downtown Durham neighborhood starting from $2,232. The second greatest value Garrett apartment is the FAB Model at Garrett West starting at $1,609 with a $1.45 price per square foot in the Downtown Durham neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Garrett apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
J 501 EstatesMontreal2BR,2BA$1.75
Garrett WestFAB2BR,2BA$1.45
Pickett Square TownhomesThe Eno 10252BR,2BA$1.39
Avana 55TwelveA21BR,1BA$1.47
Alden Place at South SquareRichmond1BR,1BA$1.51
Mission University PinesA31BR,1BA$1.37
The Bailey ApartmentsA1 - Renovated1BR,1BA$1.80
The Mews Apartments and TownhomesThe Dover1BR,1BA$1.45
MAA Patterson11A1BR,1BA$1.70
Crossings @ 5011x1 Creekview Upgraded- Call for Availability1BR,1BA$1.78

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Garrett, Durham, NC

Ranked #49

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in areas across the United States, including Durham. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places that make kids happy, and other valuable search options. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the Garrett Neighborhood in Durham, NC

Walk Score®

38 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

36 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

26 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Garrett Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Garrett?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Garrett is under $1,340.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Garrett?

The cheapest apartment in Garrett is Crossings @ 501 which is listed at $950, while the average apartment in Garrett costs $2,170.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Garrett?

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 34 regular apartments in Garrett 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 Garrett?

Cheap apartments in Garrett have an average cost of $523 which is $1,647 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Garrett.

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