
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West End Durham Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $500 (29 Rentals)
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202 Nelson St

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200 E Umstead St

1607 Gunter St

501 Towns

2211 Morehead Ave

Anderson Apartments

605 West End

8 Fisher Pl

10 Fisher Pl

1911 Morehead Ave

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West End Durham, Durham, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West End Durham?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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West End Durham Studio Apartments | $1,519 | $1,000 | $2,349 |
West End Durham 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,743 | $750 | $2,830 |
West End Durham 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,355 | $1,137 | $4,890 |
West End Durham 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,367 | $1,428 | $7,549 |
West End Durham 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,218 | $1,611 | $2,826 |
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Cheapest Available West End Durham Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the West End Durham area of Durham, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at 404 Formosa Ave priced from $750. 1706 Merrick St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $795. Here are the most affordable West End Durham apartments for rent in Durham, NC:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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404 Formosa Ave | 404 Formosa Ave | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
1706 Merrick St | 1706 Merrick St | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
901 South | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
Icon Downtown Durham | A1 Studio C Standard -Call for Availability | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
The Lofts at Southside Apartments | 2 Bedroom Tax Credit*** | 2BR,1BA | $1,103 |
Whetstone | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,167 |
501 Towns | 22 | 2BR,2BA | $1,177 |
605 West End | Gregson | Studio,1BA | $1,216 |
Roxboro Quads | Two Bed | 2BR,1BA | $1,275 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West End Durham, NC
As of March 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the West End Durham area is the $0.29 price per square foot 404 Formosa Ave Model at 404 Formosa Ave in the in the Plum Street neighborhood starting from $750. The second greatest value West End Durham apartment is the 1706 Merrick St Model at 1706 Merrick St starting at $795 with a $0.44 price per square foot in the Plum Street neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West End Durham apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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404 Formosa Ave | 404 Formosa Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.29 |
1706 Merrick St | 1706 Merrick St | 1BR,1BA | $0.44 |
107 E Parrish St | 1 Bed, 2 baths | 1BR,2BA | $1.56 |
323 W Main St, Unit A | 323 W Main St | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
501 Towns | 21.5THZ | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.27 |
The Lofts at Southside Apartments | 2 Bedroom Townhouse | 2BR,1BA | $1.63 |
1733 Morehead Ave | 1733 Morehead Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.45 |
Willow Bend Apartments | WB 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.67 |
901 South | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.56 |
Roxboro Quads | Two Bed | 2BR,1BA | $1.70 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWest End Durham, Durham, NC
Ranked #38
Among neighborhoods in Durham, NC for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in West End Durham, Durham, NC
J D Clement Early College High School
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Best Local Schools in West End Durham, Durham, NC
J D Clement Early College High School
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Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in areas across the United States and customized analysis for Central Durham, NC. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, family-friendly amenities, raising pets, transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!
Getting Around the West End Durham Neighborhood in Durham, NC
Walk Score®
70 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
62 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
45 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
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 West End Durham Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in West End Durham?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in West End Durham is at Icon Downtown Durham listed at $1,000.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom West End Durham Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom West End Durham Apartment is $750 at 404 Formosa Ave.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom West End Durham Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in West End Durham is starting from $1,103 at The Lofts at Southside Apartments.
What is the most affordable West End Durham Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap West End Durham Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 501 Towns and starts from $1,432.
Expert Rental Resources
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