Cheap Apartments for Rent in the RTP Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $600 (20 Rentals)

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Bentley Ridge
1 Bedroom Apartments

Bentley Ridge

5523 NC Highway 55Durham, NC 27713
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Amber Oaks Apartments

3501 Century Oaks RdDurham, NC 27713
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RTP, Durham, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available RTP Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the RTP area of Durham, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at 1315 Scholar Dr priced from $640. 2110 Raj Dr has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $665. Here are the most affordable RTP apartments for rent in Durham, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1315 Scholar Dr1315 Scholar Dr1BR,1BA$640
2110 Raj Dr2110 Raj Dr1BR,1BA$665
1305 Scholar Dr1305 Scholar Dr1BR,1BA$750
3615 Sana Ct3615 Sana Ct1BR,1BA$775
2207 Tulip Bloom Ln2207 Tulip Bloom Ln1BR,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in RTP, NC

As of March 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the RTP 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 RTP apartment is the 2207 Tulip Bloom Ln Model at 2207 Tulip Bloom Ln starting at $850 with a $0.37 price per square foot in the South Durham neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for RTP apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Houndswood VillageSterling3BR,2.5BA$0.99
2207 Tulip Bloom Ln2207 Tulip Bloom Ln1BR,1BA$0.37
Braxton TownhomesRaritan3BR,2.5BA$1.29
1315 Scholar Dr1315 Scholar Dr1BR,1BA$0.38
3615 Sana Ct3615 Sana Ct1BR,1BA$0.47
1305 Scholar Dr1305 Scholar Dr1BR,1BA$0.46
2110 Raj Dr2110 Raj Dr1BR,1BA$0.53
Century Park PlaceB3 - The Rome2BR,2BA$1.31
Triangle PlaceThe Juniper Renovated2BR,2BA$1.24
Featherstone VillageTwo Bedroom (sunroom optional)2BR,2BA$1.31

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Rtp, Durham, NC

Ranked #8

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States, including Durham. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and proximity to parks, multifamily communities for the kids, raising pets, transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the RTP Neighborhood in Durham, NC

Walk Score®

21 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

27 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

17 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap RTP Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in RTP?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in RTP is under $1,040.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in RTP?

The cheapest apartment in RTP is 1315 Scholar Dr which is listed at $640, while the average apartment in RTP costs $2,290.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in RTP?

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 346 regular apartments in RTP 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 RTP?

Cheap apartments in RTP have an average cost of $180 which is $2,110 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in RTP.

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