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Apartments for Rent in Durham, NC under $1200

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Apartments for Rent in Durham, NC under $1200. 107 Rentals Available
  • a bedroom with a bed and a dresser and a ceiling fan
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    325 Bridgefield Place, Durham, NC 27705
    1 BED $1,024+
  • a living room with a couch and a table
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    500 Dupont Circle Road, Durham, NC 27705
    1 BED $768+
  • a living room with a red accent wall and a gray couch
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    1801 Williamsburg Rd Apt 30G, Durham, NC 27707
    1 BED $1,185+
  • an apartment building with cars parked in a parking lot
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    4600 University Drive, Durham, NC 27707
    1 BED $1,176+
  • a living room with a couch and a glass table
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    5523 NC Highway 55, Durham, NC 27713
    1 BED $1,054+
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  • a living room with couches and chairs and a tv
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    600 Discovery Way, Durham, NC 27703
    1 BED $1,115+
  • a living room with a couch and a ceiling fan
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    1800 Southpoint Crossing Drive, Durham, NC 27713
    1 BED $1,133+
  • a living room with a couch and a coffee table
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    3601 Highgate Drive, Durham, NC 27713
    1 BED $1,034+
  • a living room with a blue couch and a coffee table
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    1 Swiftstone Court, Durham, NC 27713
    1 BED $988+
  • a living room with a couch and a tv
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    5140 Copper Ridge Dr, Durham, NC 27707
    1 BED $1,180+
  • a living room with couches and chairs and a coffee table
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    3001 New Haven Drive, Durham, NC 27703
    1 BED $1,007+
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  • a kitchen with black appliances and wooden cabinets
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    18 Weather Hill Circle, Durham, NC 27705
    1 BED $1,078+
  • a living room with couches and a coffee table
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    1701 E Cornwallis Rd, Durham, NC 27713
    2 BEDS $1,045
  • a living room with a couch and a coffee table
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    201 Bridgefield Place, Durham, NC 27705
    1 BED $886+
  • a living room with a couch and a coffee table
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    5011 S. Alston Ave, Durham, NC 27713
    1 BED $1,080
    2 BEDS $1,170
  • a living room with a couch and a tv
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    3611 University Dr, Durham, NC 27707
    1 BED $1,048+
  • a living room with black leather couches and a coffee table
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    501 Audubon Lake Drive, Durham, NC 27713
    1 BED $1,176+
  • a living room with a table and a couch
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    401 Archdale Drive, Durham, NC 27707
    1 BED $1,013+
  • a living room with blue chairs and a brick wall and windows
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    100 Northcreek Drive, Durham, NC 27707
    1 BED $1,178+
  • a living room with a couch and a fireplace
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    3400 Sandy Creek Drive, Durham, NC 27705
    2 BEDS $1,185+
  • 209 Bridgefield Place Studio Apartment for Rent
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    209 Bridgefield Place, Durham, NC 27705
    STUDIO $575
  • a living room with a table and a ceiling fan
    Today

    400 Stone Lion Drive, Durham, NC 27703
    STUDIO $1,158+
  • an empty living room with a window and carpet
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    134 Red Robin Road, Durham, NC 27703
    1 BED $700
  • a small white house with a red door
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    204 West Lavender Avenue, Durham, NC 27704
    2 BEDS $1,000
  • a living room with a couch and a ceiling fan
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    315 West Trinity 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

When were prices and availability in Durham, NC last updated?

Prices and availability in Durham, NC were last updated on 3 Apr 2026.

What are the best apartments in Durham, NC?

The best apartments in Durham, NC are: Clairmont at Hillandale, 1709 Rosetta Drive, Willow Bend Apartments, Avalon East and Foster on the Park.

What type of rental buildings are in Durham, NC?

In Durham 48% of the housing is rented out compared to 52% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 16% of Durham's apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 65% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 18% are single-family rentals.

Renting apartments in Durham, NC under $1,200

Searching for apartments for rent in Durham, NC under $1,200 is not an easy task, but luckily you have come to the right place. Whether you are a student on a budget, a young professional on the move, or simply a frugal person, RentCafe can help you find what you are looking for. Just make sure you know what you consider non-negotiable and what you can compromise on. Your new home is just a few clicks away. In Durham, NC, where the average rent is $1,329 per month, there are 107 units available for less than $1,200. Click on any of these units to see pictures, floor plans, amenities and more. After you have picked your favorite, you can contact the property to check availability. Considering that you are trying to spend as little as possible, looking at 1 bedroom apartments and studio apartments might be a good idea.

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