Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West End Durham Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $500 (32 Rentals)

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University Commons - Durham
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

University Commons - Durham

1505 Duke University RdDurham, NC 27701
Student Housing
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Montego
1 Bedroom Apartments

Montego

1901 Morehead AveDurham, NC 27707
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Liberty Square
1 Bedroom Apartments

Liberty Square

545 Liberty StDurham, NC 27701
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University Commons
1 Bedroom Apartments

University Commons

801-804 Underwood AveDurham, NC 27701
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BullHouse
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

BullHouse

504 E Pettigrew StDurham, NC 27701
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West End Durham, Durham, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in West End Durham, NC

Pricing Updated: 03/21/2025

Current apartment rentals in the West End Durham, 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 West End Durham Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units

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 902 S Alston Ave priced from $560. 813 Fargo St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $675. Here are the most affordable West End Durham apartments for rent in Durham, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
902 S Alston Ave902 S Alston Ave1BR,1BA$560
813 Fargo St813 Fargo St1BR,1BA$675
404 Formosa Ave404 Formosa Ave1BR,1BA$750
1706 Merrick St1706 Merrick St1BR,1BA$845
901 South1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$999
Icon Downtown DurhamA1 Studio C Standard -Call for AvailabilityStudio,1BA$1,000
The Lofts at Southside Apartments2 Bedroom Tax Credit***2BR,1BA$1,103
WhetstoneS1Studio,1BA$1,108
501 Towns21L2BR,1BA$1,130
Anderson Apartments1 Bedroom Flat1BR,1BA$1,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West End Durham, NC

As of March 21, 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 $845 with a $0.46 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
404 Formosa Ave404 Formosa Ave1BR,1BA$0.29
1706 Merrick St1706 Merrick St1BR,1BA$0.46
1706 Merrick St1706 Merrick St1BR,1BA$0.46
107 E Parrish St1 Bed, 2 baths1BR,2BA$1.56
323 W Main St, Unit A323 W Main St1BR,1BA$1.58
813 Fargo St813 Fargo St1BR,1BA$0.54
813 Fargo St813 Fargo St1BR,1BA$0.54
902 S Alston Ave902 S Alston Ave1BR,1BA$0.46
1733 Morehead Ave1733 Morehead Ave2BR,1BA$1.45
Viceroy ApartmentsVR 2x12BR,1BA$1.43
901 South2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1.56
501 Towns21L2BR,1BA$1.47

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
West End Durham, Durham, NC

Ranked #38

Among neighborhoods in Durham, NC for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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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 $560 at 902 S Alston 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 The Lofts at Southside Apartments and starts from $1,525.

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