Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Durham Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $500 (88 Rentals)
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Vivo Living Forest Hills

Vivo Living Ivy Creek

Mission University Pines

Crossings @ 501

Emerald Place

Triangle Place

202 Nelson St

Woodlake Reserve

Featherstone Village

The Hargrove at Southpoint

ReNew Durham

South Square Townhomes

Glenbrook West

54 Station

Haven at Research Triangle Park

The Mews Apartments and Townhomes

MAA Research Park

Lenox at Patterson Place

Springfield Apartments

Nova Chapel Hill

Cortland Research Park

Aventura RTP

Falls Pointe at the Park

MAA Patterson

Haven at Patterson Place

SOUTHPOINT VILLAGE

Retreat at RTP

Woodland Creek Apartments

Plat 4 at Research Triangle

Legacy at Meridian Apartments

ARIUM Southpoint

The Village at Auburn Apartments

J 501 Estates

Colonial Townhouses- Students save up to 10%!

Alden Place at South Square

Marquis Ellis Crossing

Creekstone at RTP Apartments

Encore at the Park

Ellis Station
South Durham, Durham, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Durham?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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South Durham Studio Apartments | $1,451 | $850 | $7,620 |
South Durham 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,589 | $797 | $4,806 |
South Durham 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,944 | $1,050 | $5,680 |
South Durham 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,312 | $1,393 | $6,877 |
South Durham 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,914 | $1,799 | $2,250 |
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There are currently 88 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the South Durham Neighborhood of Durham, NC.
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Cheapest Available South Durham Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Durham area of Durham, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at South Point priced from $797. Vivo Living Forest Hills has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable South Durham apartments for rent in Durham, NC:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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South Point | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathoom | 1BR,1BA | $797 |
Vivo Living Forest Hills | Studio | Studio,1BA | $850 |
Vivo Living Ivy Creek | Studio | Studio,1BA | $859 |
Mission University Pines | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $879 |
Bentley Ridge | The Brightleaf 535 | 1BR,1BA | $914 |
Pine Ridge | The Brightleaf 655 | 1BR,1BA | $933 |
Crossings @ 501 | 1x1 Creekview Classic- Call for Availability | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
Triangle Place | The Willow | 1BR,1BA | $970 |
Emerald Place | Studio | Studio,1BA | $976 |
Woodlake Reserve | Bennett | 1BR,1BA | $980 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Durham, NC
As of March 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Durham area is the $1.05 price per square foot Sterling Model at Houndswood Village in the in the South Durham neighborhood starting from $2,464. The second greatest value South Durham apartment is the 4113 Bryson Dr Model at 4113 Bryson Dr starting at $2,045 with a $1.04 price per square foot in the South Durham neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Durham apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Houndswood Village | Sterling | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.05 |
4113 Bryson Dr | 4113 Bryson Dr | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.04 |
505 Bellmeade Bay Dr | 505 Bellmeade Bay Dr | 3BR,2BA | $1.16 |
1808 Collier Rd | 1808 Collier Rd | 3BR,2BA | $1.12 |
501 Towns | 22 | 2BR,2BA | $0.90 |
South Point | 3 Bedroom 2 Bathoom | 3BR,2BA | $1.21 |
Lochridge | The Eno 1250 | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.09 |
MAA Brier Falls | Stirling | 2BR,2BA | $1.15 |
Triangle Place | The Juniper Renovated | 2BR,2BA | $1.21 |
Hawk's Nest | The Eno 980 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.17 |
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Best Local Schools in South Durham, Durham, NC
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Durham Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in South Durham?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in South Durham is at Vivo Living Forest Hills listed at $850.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South Durham Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Durham Apartment is $797 at South Point.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom South Durham Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South Durham is starting from $1,075 at Crossings @ 501.
What is the most affordable South Durham Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap South Durham Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Dobbins Hill Apartment Homes and starts from $1,243.
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.

Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money
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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting
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