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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Durham, NC

266 Rentals Available
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Durham, NC. 266 Rentals Available
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Apartments Under $800

  • an empty living room with a window and carpet
    Today

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

    500 Dupont Circle Road, Durham, NC 27705
    1 BED $768+

Apartments Under $900

  • a living room with a couch and a coffee table
    Today

    201 Bridgefield Place, Durham, NC 27705
    1 BED $886+

Apartments Under $1,000

  • 910 Constitution Drive 1 Bed Apartment for Rent
    Today

    910 Constitution Drive, Durham, NC 27705
    1 BED $920+

Apartments Under $1,100

  • a living room with couches and chairs and a coffee table
    Today

    3001 New Haven Drive, Durham, NC 27703
    1 BED $1,007+
    2 BEDS $1,402+
    3 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • a bedroom with a bed and a dresser and a ceiling fan
    Today

    325 Bridgefield Place, Durham, NC 27705
    1 BED $1,024+
  • a living room with a couch and a tv
    Today

    3611 University Dr, Durham, NC 27707
    1 BED $1,048+
    2 BEDS $1,336+
  • a kitchen with black appliances and wooden cabinets
    Today

    18 Weather Hill Circle, Durham, NC 27705
    1 BED $1,078+
    2 BEDS $1,317+
  • a living room with a couch and a coffee table
    Today

    5011 S. Alston Ave, Durham, NC 27713
    1 BED $1,080
    2 BEDS $1,170
    3 BEDS Ask for Pricing
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Apartments Under $1,200

  • a living room with a couch and a ceiling fan
    Today

    1800 Southpoint Crossing Drive, Durham, NC 27713
    1 BED $1,133+
    2 BEDS $1,491+
    3 BEDS $1,845+
  • a living room and dining room with a table and chairs
    Today

    100 Adelaide Circle, Morrisville, NC 27560
    1 BED $1,158+
    2 BEDS $1,462+
  • a living room with black leather couches and a coffee table
    Today

    501 Audubon Lake Drive, Durham, NC 27713
    1 BED $1,176+
    2 BEDS $1,434+
    3 BEDS $1,623+
  • an apartment building with cars parked in a parking lot
    Today

    4600 University Drive, Durham, NC 27707
    1 BED $1,176+
    2 BEDS $1,408+
  • a living room with a couch and a tv
    Today

    5140 Copper Ridge Dr, Durham, NC 27707
    1 BED $1,180+
    2 BEDS $1,420+
    3 BEDS $1,615+
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  • a living room with a red accent wall and a gray couch
    Today

    1801 Williamsburg Rd Apt 30G, Durham, NC 27707
    1 BED $1,185+
    2 BEDS $1,460+

Apartments Under $1,300

  • a living room with a couch and a ceiling fan
    Today

    100 Drew Hill Lane, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
    1 BED $1,226+
    2 BEDS $1,504+
    3 BEDS $1,736+
  • a swimming pool with an apartment building in the background
    Today

    4801 Danube Ln., Durham, NC 27704
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS $1,249+
    3 BEDS $1,499+
  • a kitchen with white cabinets and stainless steel appliances and a washer and dryer
    Today

    1901 Morehead Avenue, Durham, NC 27707
    1 BED $1,250
  • Lex at Brier Creek apartments in Morrisville, NC, kitchen with quartz counters
    Today

    200 Wind River Pkwy, Morrisville, NC 27560
    1 BED $1,252+
    2 BEDS $1,415+
  • a living room and dining room with a couch and a table
    Today

    6201 Pine Glen Trl., Durham, NC 27713
    2 BEDS $1,267
    3 BEDS $1,433
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  • a living room and a kitchen with a counter top
    Today

    710 S. Lasalle Street, Durham, NC 27705
    1 BED $1,267+
  • a living room with a couch and chairs and a balcony
    Today

    10300 Pine Lakes Court, Raleigh, NC 27617
    1 BED $1,528+
    2 BEDS $1,678+
    3 BEDS $2,237+
  • a kitchen with white appliances and wooden cabinets
    Today

    314 S Woodcrest St, Durham, NC 27703
    3 BEDS $1,550
    4 BEDS $1,750
  • a living room with a couch and a ceiling fan
    Today

    315 West Trinity Avenue, Durham, NC 27701
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  • a living room with couches chairs tables and a fireplace
    Today

    1107 Morning Glory Avenue, Durham, NC 27701
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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 $4,118.

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

There are 160 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Durham, NC were last updated on 21 Feb 2026.

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

The average Durham, NC cheap apartment size is 996 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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The perfect apartment for you is out there, either near you or anywhere in the U.S. that you are looking to move to. So, let's find the one that satisfies your wants and needs, but that also comes at an affordable price.

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 266 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 $1,541 per month so any rental south of $1,232 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, Durham, NC rents go as low as $700/mo.

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