Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sayward Drive Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $800 (28 Rentals)

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The Sawyer
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Sawyer

4655 Hope Valley RdDurham, NC 27707
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Hawk's Nest
2 Bedroom Apartments

Hawk's Nest

3400 Sandy Creek DrDurham, NC 27705
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Sayward Drive, Durham, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Sayward Drive, NC

Pricing Updated: 03/21/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Sayward Drive, NC area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Sayward Drive Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units

Cheapest Available Sayward Drive Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Sayward Drive area of Durham, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at 137 Forsyth Dr priced from $800. Vivo Living Ivy Creek has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $859. Here are the most affordable Sayward Drive apartments for rent in Durham, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
137 Forsyth Dr137 Forsyth Dr1BR,1BA$800
Vivo Living Ivy CreekStudioStudio,1BA$859
Dobbins Hill Apartment HomesOne Bed, One Bath1BR,1BA$900
Crossings @ 5011x1 Creekview Classic- Call for Availability1BR,1BA$950
Lenox at Patterson PlaceDoverStudio,1BA$999
Springfield ApartmentsPrairie1BR,1BA$1,043
The Mews Apartments and TownhomesThe Dover1BR,1BA$1,077
The SawyerA21BR,1BA$1,114
Alden Place at South SquareAlexander1BR,1BA$1,131
Hawk's NestThe Eno 9802BR,1BA$1,158

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sayward Drive, NC

As of March 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Sayward Drive area is the $0.40 price per square foot 137 Forsyth Dr Model at 137 Forsyth Dr in the in the South Durham neighborhood starting from $800. The second greatest value Sayward Drive apartment is the 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at Dobbins Hill Apartment Homes starting at $1,575 with a $1.39 price per square foot in the South Durham neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sayward Drive apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
137 Forsyth Dr137 Forsyth Dr1BR,1BA$0.40
Dobbins Hill Apartment Homes3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.39
The SawyerB12BR,2BA$1.36
Pickett Square TownhomesThe Eno 10252BR,2BA$1.40
Hawk's NestThe Eno 9802BR,1.5BA$1.18
South Square TownhomesThe Windsor 22BR,1.5BA$1.48
Avana 55TwelveA21BR,1BA$1.52
Alden Place at South SquareAlexander1BR,1BA$1.36
Garrett WestMOD1BR,1BA$1.48
The Mews Apartments and TownhomesThe Dover1BR,1BA$1.43

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Sayward Drive, Durham, NC

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team is proud to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Southwest 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 rankings of the best places for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, places that make kids happy, proximity to transit, walking, and biking. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sayward Drive Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Sayward Drive?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Sayward Drive is under $1,158.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Sayward Drive?

The cheapest apartment in Sayward Drive is 137 Forsyth Dr which is listed at $800, while the average apartment in Sayward Drive costs $1,830.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Sayward Drive?

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 1,714 regular apartments in Sayward Drive 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 Sayward Drive?

Cheap apartments in Sayward Drive have an average cost of $385 which is $1,445 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sayward Drive.

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