Durham NC Cheap Apartments For Rent

2,698 rentals available

MAA Research Park | 400 Stone Lion Dr, Durham, NC
$1,203+ 1 bd

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$1,203+1 bd
$1,358+2 bd
$1,698+3 bd
1802 Pritchard Pl #B, Durham, NC 27707
$1,210/mo
1 bd
1 ba
900 sqft
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Camellia Drive 2511, 2511 Camellia Dr UNIT B, Durham, NC 27705
$1,225/mo
2 bds
1 ba
-- sqft
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1000 Calvin St, Durham, NC
$1,225+ 1 bd

2 available units
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$1,225+1 bd
$2,150+3 bd
Southpoint Crossing | 1800 Southpoint Crossing Dr, Durham, NC
$1,240+ 1 bd

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$1,240+1 bd
$1,383+2 bd
$1,800+3 bd
54 Station | 1415 E State Highway 54, Durham, NC
$1,246+ 1 bd

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$1,246+1 bd
$1,382+2 bd
Cortland Bull City | 600 Willard St, Durham, NC
$1,249+ Studio

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$1,249+Studio
$1,445+1 bd
$1,980+2 bd
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Aura 509 | 509 N Mangum St, Durham, NC
$1,250+ Studio

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$1,250+Studio
$1,425+1 bd
$2,310+2 bd
Holly Hill | 2716 Campus Walk Ave, Durham, NC
$1,250+ 1 bd

5 available units
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$1,250+1 bd
$1,300+2 bd
$1,525+3 bd
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Durham: connected, welcoming, and convenient—easy to rent now with paths toward ownership. People love the friendly vibe, parks and trails, and quick drives to jobs and shops. Downsides are rush-hour traffic, patchy sidewalks, uneven schools, and occasional crime or wildlife.
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CHEAP APARTMENTS IN DURHAM NC

Looking for a cheap apartment in Durham NC? Act quickly; affordable apartments in Durham NC exist but don’t stay on the market for long.

When shopping for a cheap apartment, it’s important to establish your list of must-have features before beginning. Stay flexible during the rental shopping process as you may have to sacrifice certain amenities to meet your budget. You could find an apartment that fits your budget, but it might lack square footage. Or you might find an apartment in the perfect neighborhood, but may have to buy all of your appliances. Stay open-minded. Reflect on the features that matter most to compromise on an apartment without overspending.

FINDING A CHEAP APARTMENT IN DURHAM NC

Hunting for a cheap apartment off-season may increase your chances to land a lease. Try to look for a new apartment in the winter months: December, January or February. You can find better deals on your unit in winter because supply is typically greater than demand and landlords advertise reduced rate apartment contracts to attract renters. As a renter in the off-season, you may be able to negotiate with your landlord and cut a deal. Landlords might offer to waive your monthly parking, provide a storage unit at no cost or include all your utilities in the monthly rent.

Cheap apartments tend to be more competitive because no one wants to spend more than they have to on rent. Do your homework, prepare all the paperwork before going to the showings and be sure to make a professional first impression.

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