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DurhamNC27705
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4002 Catfish Way

DurhamNC27703
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Durham, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Durham, NC

Pricing Updated: 03/25/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Durham, NC area range in price from $450 to $9,500 with an overall median price of $2,449. The three Durham neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are NCCU at $1,030, Plum Street at $1,030, and Northeast Durham at $1,014. 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$1,03016
Plum Street$1,250$1,03029
Northeast Durham$1,411$1,01426
Davenport$1,422$900418
Wynngate$1,422$900175
Southpoint$1,628$9303469
Weaver$1,650$8692848
Croasdaile Farm$1,672$8492818
Cardinal Lake$1,673$8493565
Woodcroft$1,691$9303099

Cheapest Available Durham Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Durham, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at 912 Alma St in the Fayetteville Street Corridor neighborhood priced from $560. 2002 Strebor St in the Downtown Durham neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $575. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Durham apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
912 Alma St912 Alma St1BR,1BA$560
2002 Strebor St2002 Strebor St1BR,1BA$575
3052 Castle Loch Ln3052 Castle Loch Ln1BR,1BA$599
36 Autumn Leaf Ln36 Autumn Leaf Ln1BR,1BA$620
1315 Scholar Dr1315 Scholar Dr1BR,1BA$640
2110 Raj Dr2110 Raj Dr1BR,1BA$665
1004 Greatland Rd1004 Greatland Rd1BR,1BA$675
813 Fargo St813 Fargo St1BR,1BA$675
701 Fanning Way701 Fanning Way1BR,1BA$695
3101 Primo Dr3101 Primo Dr1BR,1BA$695

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Durham, NC

As of March 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Durham area is the $0.29 price per square foot 3908 Booker Ave Model at 3908 Booker Ave in the in the Fayetteville Street Corridor neighborhood starting from $850. The second greatest value Durham apartment is the 11 Water Garden Way Model at 11 Water Garden Way starting at $765 with a $0.28 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.
3908 Booker Ave3908 Booker Ave1BR,1BA$0.29
11 Water Garden Way11 Water Garden Way1BR,1BA$0.28
2002 Strebor St2002 Strebor St1BR,1BA$0.22
404 Formosa Ave404 Formosa Ave1BR,1BA$0.29
404 Formosa Ave404 Formosa Ave1BR,1BA$0.29
2019 Sandwood Loch Dr2019 Sandwood Loch Dr1BR,1BA$0.31
3052 Castle Loch Ln3052 Castle Loch Ln1BR,1BA$0.25
701 Fanning Way701 Fanning Way1BR,1BA$0.30
36 Autumn Leaf Ln36 Autumn Leaf Ln1BR,1BA$0.27
36 Autumn Leaf Ln36 Autumn Leaf Ln1BR,1BA$0.27
160 Presidents Dr160 Presidents Dr1BR,1BA$0.32
160 Presidents Dr160 Presidents Dr1BR,1BA$0.32
912 Alma St912 Alma St1BR,1BA$0.25
912 Alma St912 Alma St1BR,1BA$0.25

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Frequently Asked Questions about Durham

What type of rentals are currently available in Durham?

There are currently 910 Apartments for Rent in Durham, NC with pricing that ranges from $450 to $9,500. There are also 389 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Durham ranging from $625 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 $625 to $7,499 with an average monthly rent of $2,952.

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

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