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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Durham, NC

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Apartments Under $800

  • an empty living room with a window and carpet
    8
    Today

    134 Red Robin Road, Durham, NC 27703
    1 BED $700
  • a living room with a couch and a coffee table
    94
    Today

    201 Bridgefield Place, Durham, NC 27705
    1 BED $755+

Apartments Under $1,000

  • A living room with a blue couch and a ceiling fan.
    75
    Today

    100 Adelaide Circle, Morrisville, NC 27560
    1 BED $962+
    2 BEDS $1,359+
  • A living room with a fireplace and a large painting above it.
    15
    Today

    100 Rose Garden Ln, Durham, NC 27707
    STUDIO $999+
    1 BED $1,189+
    2 BEDS $1,299+

Apartments Under $1,100

  • a living room with black leather couches and a coffee table
    162
    Today

    501 Audubon Lake Drive, Durham, NC 27713
    1 BED $1,005+
    2 BEDS $1,267+
    3 BEDS $1,630+
  • a living room with a couch and a table
    42
    Today

    3016 Pickett Road, Durham, NC 27705
    1 BED $1,017+
    2 BEDS $1,257+
  • a living room with a couch and a coffee table
    43
    Today

    1801 Williamsburg Rd Apt 30G, Durham, NC 27707
    1 BED $1,021+
    2 BEDS $1,222+
  • A bedroom with a large bed and a painting on the wall.
    Today

    902 Lambeth Circle, Durham, NC 27705
    1 BED $1,025
    2 BEDS $1,250
  • A kitchen with wooden cabinets and a white refrigerator.
    Today

    820 Martin Luther King Jr. Pkwy, Durham, NC 27713
    1 BED $1,070
    2 BEDS $1,300
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  • a living room with a couch and chairs and a balcony
    62
    Today

    10300 Pine Lakes Court, Raleigh, NC 27617
    1 BED $1,078+
    2 BEDS $1,600+
    3 BEDS $1,805+
  • an open kitchen and living room with a dining room table
    11
    Today

    1415 E NC Highway 54, Durham, NC 27713
    1 BED $1,098+
    2 BEDS $1,294+

Apartments Under $1,200

  • an apartment building with cars parked in a parking lot
    44
    Today

    4600 University Drive, Durham, NC 27707
    1 BED $1,111+
    2 BEDS $1,525+
  • a living room with a gray couch and a coffee table
    93
    Today

    9240 Bruckhaus Street, Raleigh, NC 27617
    STUDIO $1,126+
    1 BED $1,121+
    2 BEDS $1,470+
  • a living room with couches and chairs and a tv
    20
    Today

    600 Discovery Way, Durham, NC 27703
    1 BED $1,125
    2 BEDS $1,450
    3 BEDS $1,570
  • a living room with a large window and a table with chairs
    72
    Today

    100 Cascade Falls Ln, Durham, NC 27713
    1 BED $1,180+
    2 BEDS $1,299+
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  • a living room with couches and a coffee table
    95
    Today

    1701 E Cornwallis Rd, Durham, NC 27713
    2 BEDS $1,190+
    3 BEDS $1,599+
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Apartments Under $1,300

  • an open kitchen and living room with a table and chairs
    92
    Today

    1800 Southpoint Crossing Drive, Durham, NC 27713
    1 BED $1,202+
    2 BEDS $1,491+
    3 BEDS $1,870+
  • a living room with couches and a coffee table
    107
    Today

    18 Weather Hill Circle, Durham, NC 27705
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • the living room of an apartment with couches and a table
    6
    Today

    2105 Bogarde Street, Durham, NC 27705
    1 BED $1,230+
    2 BEDS $1,370+
    3 BEDS $1,730
  • a living room with couches and chairs and large windows
    Today

    321 W Corporation Street, Durham, NC 27701
    STUDIO $1,260+
    1 BED $1,490+
    2 BEDS $2,245+
  • the living room and kitchen of a new home with white walls and carpet
    50
    Today

    4551 Crown Parkway, Morrisville, NC 27560
    1 BED $1,289+
    2 BEDS $1,458+
    3 BEDS $1,873+
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Apartments Under $1,400

  • A modern living room with a white couch and a black and white coffee table.
    8
    Today

    100 Drew Hill Lane, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
    1 BED $1,384+
    2 BEDS $1,432+
    3 BEDS $1,701+
  • a living room with a fireplace and a table and chairs
    27
    Today

    4801 Danube Ln, Durham, NC 27704
    1 BED $1,544
    2 BEDS $1,847
    3 BEDS $2,136+
  • a living room with couches chairs tables and a fireplace
    48
    Today

    1107 Morning Glory Avenue, Durham, NC 27701
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • a living room with couches and a coffee table
    20
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    5011 S. Alston Ave, Durham, NC 27713
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    3 BEDS Ask for Pricing
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Getting around in Durham, NC

49 /100
Car-Dependent
43 /100
Some Transit
48 /100
Somewhat Bikeable
Walk Score®: 49, Transit Score®: 43, Bike Score®: 48

Frequently asked questions

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Durham, NC?

The price range of a cheap apartment is between $700 and $3,275.

How many cheap rentals are available in Durham, NC on RentCafe?

There are 119 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Durham, NC were last updated on 21 Nov 2025.

What is the average size of a cheap apartment in Durham, NC?

The average Durham, NC cheap apartment size is 912 sq. ft.

What are the advantages of renting a cheap apartment in Durham, NC?

Cheap apartments in Durham, NC are usually less expensive, smaller, and easier to maintain. They also come with lower utility costs.

What are the downsides of renting a cheap apartment in Durham, NC?

A cheap apartment in Durham, NC offers little storage space and fewer amenities compared to other apartments.

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Looking for a cheap apartment for rent in Durham, NC? With RentCafe, finding an affordable apartment in Durham, NC has never been easier. We feature 219 low-priced rentals directly from property managers, with rents lower than the Durham, NC average. What is a cheap rent in Durham, NC? The average apartment rent in Durham is $1,529 per month so any rental south of $1,223 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, Durham, NC rents go as low as $700/mo.

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