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property at 1215 Anderson St

1215 Anderson St

DurhamNC27705
property at 4002 Catfish Way

4002 Catfish Way

DurhamNC27703
property at 3221 Claret Ln

3221 Claret Ln

MorrisvilleNC27560
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4816 Marvin Dr

DurhamNC27707
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Durham, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Durham, NC

Pricing Updated: 03/23/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Durham, NC area range in price from $750 to $7,499 with an overall median price of $3,371. The three Durham neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Downing Creek at $1,395, Wellons Village at $1,050, and Weaver at $1,445. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Durham Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downing Creek$1,587$1,39564
Wellons Village$1,832$1,050216
Weaver$1,895$1,445225
Stone Hill$1,947$1,15060
Cardinal Lake$1,975$1,445310
Greysons Green$1,975$1,75064
Latta Woods$1,975$1,445313
Northeast Central Durham$2,000$1,050345
Forest Hills$2,097$1,095213
NCCU$2,125$1,300133

Cheapest Available Durham Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Durham, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Dupont Circle in the Downtown Durham neighborhood priced from $756. Avalon East in the Downtown Durham neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $834. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Durham apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Dupont CircleThe Brightleaf 6001BR,1BA$756
Avalon EastThe Brightleaf 6501BR,1BA$834
Vivo Living DurhamThe CarolinasStudio,1BA$849
Vivo Living Forest HillsStudioStudio,1BA$850
Vivo Living Ivy CreekStudioStudio,1BA$859
Chapel Ridge4 BEDROOM, 4 BATH - RENOVATED4BR,4BA$859
Lenox EastThe Brightleaf 7001BR,1BA$862
Dobbins Hill Apartment HomesOne Bed, One Bath1BR,1BA$900
Pine RidgeThe Brightleaf 5351BR,1BA$930
Bentley RidgeThe Brightleaf 5351BR,1BA$944

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Durham, NC

As of March 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Durham area is the $0.99 price per square foot Sterling Model at Houndswood Village in the in the South Durham neighborhood starting from $2,324. The second greatest value Durham apartment is the 1044 Shoreside Dr Model at 1044 Shoreside Dr starting at $1,025 with a $0.45 price per square foot in the South Durham neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Durham apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Houndswood VillageSterling3BR,2.5BA$0.99
1044 Shoreside Dr1044 Shoreside Dr1BR,1BA$0.45
802 Springdale Dr802 Springdale Dr4BR,2BA$0.96
LochridgeThe Trinity 18003BR,2.5BA$1.00
4815 S Singing Woods Pl4815 S Singing Woods Pl4BR,1.5BA$1.19
FairgateTwo Bedroom Townhome2BR,2.5BA$1.25
The Village at Auburn Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.21
Taylor's PondThe Eno 11622BR,2.5BA$1.20
Triangle PlaceThe Juniper Renovated2BR,2BA$1.24
Hawk's NestThe Eno 9802BR,1.5BA$1.18

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Frequently Asked Questions about Durham

What type of rentals are currently available in Durham?

There are currently 911 Apartments for Rent in Durham, NC with pricing that ranges from $450 to $9,500. There are also 408 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Durham ranging from $750 to $7,499.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Durham?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Durham ranges from $750 to $7,499 with an average monthly rent of $2,949.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Durham?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Durham range from $635 to $9,500, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $950 to $6,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,695 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $859.

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.

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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.

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What to Know About Fees and Fines When Renting

Written by: Trey Huguley

When it comes to renting a new apartment or home there can be a number of fees that you will want to keep in mind going into the process.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

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