Cheap Apartments for Rent in Durham, NY from $1,100 (18 Rentals)

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Durham, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Durham Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Durham, NY is a 1 Bed unit found at Brandywine Apartments in the Dunes neighborhood priced from $1,114. Park Guilderland Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,125. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Durham apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Brandywine ApartmentsHUD Subsidized - 1 BR1BR,1BA$1,114
Park Guilderland Apartment HomesStudio - 550 sqft1BR,1BA$1,125
Deer Valley Apartments1BRD1BR,1BA$1,250
Carpenter Village ApartmentsA-KR1BR,1BA$1,300
Pine Tree Garden Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Durham, NY and Nearby

As of March 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Durham area is the $1.17 price per square foot Granite Standard Model at Presidential Townhome Rentals in the in the Dunes neighborhood starting from $1,910. The second greatest value Durham apartment is the Two Bedroom Two 1/2 Bath Den Model at 1700 Designer Residences North starting at $1,875 with a $1.16 price per square foot in the Westmere N Bethlehem neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Durham apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Presidential Townhome RentalsGranite Standard2BR,1.5BA$1.17
1700 Designer Residences NorthTwo Bedroom Two 1/2 Bath Den2BR,2.5BA$1.16
1700 Designer Residences SouthModel B12BR,2BA$1.80
The Residence at Wemple Road4U-B2BR,2BA$1.83
Woodhill ApartmentsLansing2BR,1.5BA$1.57
2965 West Old State RoadTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.64
The Residence at Capital HillsA - LL2BR,1BA$1.45
Westmere Village - Independent Senior LivingOne Bedroom One Full Bath1BR,1BA$1.64
Meadowbrook Apartments1x1A2MB1BR,1BA$1.77
Brandywine ApartmentsHUD Subsidized - 1 BR1BR,1BA$1.93

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Getting Around Durham, NY

Walk Score®

5 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

11 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Durham Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Durham Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Durham Apartment is $1,114 at Brandywine Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Durham Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Durham is starting from $1,350 at Brandywine Apartments.

What is the most affordable Durham Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Durham Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Residence at Wemple Road and starts from $2,600.

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