Cheap Homes for Rent in Southwest Central Durham Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $1,200 (7 Rentals)

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Southwest Central Durham, Durham, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Southwest Central Durham Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southwest Central Durham area of Durham, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at 901 South priced from $999. Icon Downtown Durham has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here are the most affordable Southwest Central Durham apartments for rent in Durham, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
901 South1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$999
Icon Downtown DurhamA1 Studio C Standard -Call for AvailabilityStudio,1BA$1,000
Brightleaf on MainM1Studio,1BA$1,190

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Central Durham, NC

As of April 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southwest Central Durham area is the $2.79 price per square foot A6.1 Model at Beckon in the in the Fayetteville Street Corridor neighborhood starting from $2,490. The second greatest value Southwest Central Durham apartment is the VR 2x1 Model at Viceroy Apartments starting at $1,202 with a $1.43 price per square foot in the Fayetteville Street Corridor neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southwest Central Durham apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
BeckonA6.11BR,1BA$2.79
Viceroy ApartmentsVR 2x12BR,1BA$1.43
Willow Bend ApartmentsWB 2x12BR,1BA$1.69
901 South2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1.56
501 Towns21LR2BR,1BA$1.68
Cortland Bull CityBuchanan1BR,1BA$2.40
WhetstoneA11BR,1BA$2.23
West VillageS1D-2Studio ,1BA$2.69
605 West EndGregsonStudio ,1BA$3.02
Icon Downtown DurhamA1 Studio C Upgrade-Call for AvailabilityStudio ,1BA$2.75

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Frequently Asked Questions about Southwest Central Durham

What type of rentals are currently available in Southwest Central Durham?

There are currently 95 Apartments for Rent in Southwest Central Durham, NC with pricing that ranges from $750 to $8,732. There are also 24 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Southwest Central Durham ranging from $1,200 to $4,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Southwest Central Durham?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Southwest Central Durham ranges from $1,200 to $4,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,020.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Southwest Central Durham?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Southwest Central Durham range from $1,450 to $7,361, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,400 to $4,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,300 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,611.

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