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Durham, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Durham, NC

Pricing Updated: 04/10/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Durham, NC area range in price from $450 to $9,500 with an overall median price of $2,491. The three Durham neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are NCCU at $785, Lafayette at $958, and South Square at $859. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Durham Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
NCCU$1,250$7857
Lafayette$1,512$958161
South Square$1,665$859312
Valley Run$1,711$859398
Southpoint$1,736$765348
Woodcroft$1,736$930231
Bethesda$1,739$450157
Clearwater Lake$1,742$770210
Duke Forest$1,742$899332
Kenion Grove$1,795$1,10548

Cheapest Available Durham Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Durham, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at The Lofts at Southside Apartments in the Plum Street neighborhood priced from $525. Dupont Circle in the Downtown Durham neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $715. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Durham apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Lofts at Southside Apartments1 Bedroom Tax Credit***1BR,1BA$525
Dupont CircleThe Brightleaf 6001BR,1BA$715
Avalon EastThe Brightleaf 6501BR,1BA$834
Vivo Living DurhamThe CarolinasStudio,1BA$849
Vivo Living Forest HillsStudioStudio,1BA$850
Lenox EastThe Brightleaf 7001BR,1BA$854
Chapel Ridge4 BEDROOM, 4 BATH - RENOVATED4BR,4BA$859
Vivo Living Ivy CreekStudioStudio,1BA$859
ReNew West DurhamAugusta1BR,1BA$899
Dobbins Hill Apartment HomesOne Bed, One Bath1BR,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Durham, NC

As of April 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Durham area is the $1.01 price per square foot Chestnut Model at Houndswood Village in the in the South Durham neighborhood starting from $2,399. The second greatest value Durham apartment is the Raritan Model at Braxton Townhomes starting at $2,399 with a $1.29 price per square foot in the Fayetteville Street Corridor 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 VillageChestnut3BR,3.5BA$1.01
Braxton TownhomesRaritan3BR,2.5BA$1.29
501 Towns222BR,2BA$0.78
The Village at Auburn Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.26
Emory Woods2 BEDROOM 1 BATH (1020 SF)2BR,1BA$1.21
Hawk's NestThe Eno 9802BR,1.5BA$1.16
Triangle PlaceThe Willow1BR,1BA$1.19
Featherstone VillageOne Bedroom (sunroom optional)1BR,1BA$1.27
Avalon EastThe Brightleaf 6501BR,1BA$1.28
Dupont CircleThe Brightleaf 6001BR,1BA$1.19

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Frequently Asked Questions about Durham

What type of rentals are currently available in Durham?

There are currently 854 Apartments for Rent in Durham, NC with pricing that ranges from $450 to $9,557. There are also 507 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Durham ranging from $700 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 $700 to $7,499 with an average monthly rent of $2,955.

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 $9,557, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $950 to $5,875. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $700 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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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

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

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.

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How Your Move-In Inspection Can Protect Your Security Deposit

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

If you’re anything like most people, housing costs represent a huge chunk of your monthly budget. On top of that, moving can be both a stressful and expensive affair.