
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Durham Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $500 (92 Rentals)
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Vivo Living Ivy Creek

Crossings @ 501

Haven at Research Triangle Park

Featherstone Village

202 Nelson St

Emerald Place

South Point

The Hargrove at Southpoint

ReNew Durham

South Square Townhomes

Glenbrook West

Lenox at Patterson Place

The Mews Apartments and Townhomes

Triangle Place

Woodlake Reserve

Aventura RTP

Cortland Research Park

MAA Research Park

Mission University Pines

Alden Place at South Square

Nova Chapel Hill

501 Towns

Springfield Apartments

54 Station

Legacy at Meridian Apartments

MAA Patterson

Falls Pointe at the Park Apartments

Woodland Creek Apartments

SOUTHPOINT VILLAGE

J 501 Estates

Haven at Patterson Place

Retreat at RTP

Colonial Townhouses- Students save up to 10%!

Creekstone at RTP Apartments

Lodge at Southpoint

Ellis Station

The Village at Auburn Apartments

Republic Flats
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 | $1,344 | $859 | $3,058 |
South Durham 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,583 | $930 | $5,242 |
South Durham 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,918 | $1,050 | $5,381 |
South Durham 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,351 | $1,432 | $7,415 |
South Durham 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,914 | $1,799 | $2,216 |
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There are currently 92 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 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 South Durham apartments for rent in Durham, NC:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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1315 Scholar Dr | 1315 Scholar Dr | 1BR,1BA | $640 |
2110 Raj Dr | 2110 Raj Dr | 1BR,1BA | $665 |
102 College Ave | 102 College Ave | 1BR,1BA | $720 |
1305 Scholar Dr | 1305 Scholar Dr | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
404 Formosa Ave | 404 Formosa Ave | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
11 Water Garden Way | 11 Water Garden Way | 1BR,1BA | $765 |
3615 Sana Ct | 3615 Sana Ct | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
1706 Merrick St | 1706 Merrick St | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
137 Forsyth Dr | 137 Forsyth Dr | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
Vivo Living Forest Hills | Studio | Studio,1BA | $850 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Durham, NC
As of March 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the South 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 South Durham apartment is the 1612 Legendary Ln Model at 1612 Legendary Ln starting at $1,165 with a $0.42 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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3908 Booker Ave | 3908 Booker Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.29 |
1612 Legendary Ln | 1612 Legendary Ln | 1BR,1BA | $0.42 |
11 Water Garden Way | 11 Water Garden Way | 1BR,1BA | $0.28 |
404 Formosa Ave | 404 Formosa Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.29 |
2207 Tulip Bloom Ln | 2207 Tulip Bloom Ln | 1BR,1BA | $0.37 |
1044 Shoreside Dr | 1044 Shoreside Dr | 1BR,1BA | $0.45 |
137 Forsyth Dr | 137 Forsyth Dr | 1BR,1BA | $0.40 |
1706 Merrick St | 1706 Merrick St | 1BR,1BA | $0.44 |
1706 Merrick St | 1706 Merrick St | 1BR,1BA | $0.44 |
102 College Ave | 102 College Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.40 |
102 College Ave | 102 College Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.40 |
1315 Scholar Dr | 1315 Scholar Dr | 1BR,1BA | $0.38 |
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Best Local Schools in South Durham, Durham, NC
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Lifestyle Ratings
This website compares millions of points of data to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States, including Durham. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, walking, and biking. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Durham Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in South Durham?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Durham is under $850.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Durham?
The cheapest apartment in South Durham is 1315 Scholar Dr which is listed at $640, while the average apartment in South Durham costs $2,156.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Durham?
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 174 regular apartments in South Durham 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 South Durham?
Cheap apartments in South Durham have an average cost of $561 which is $1,595 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Durham.
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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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.

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.

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.

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.