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Renting in Durham: What's the cheapest apartment available right now?

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Published on July 09, 2019
Renting in Durham: What's the cheapest apartment available right now?1829 Front St. | Photo: Zumper

According to rental site Zumper, median rents for a one-bedroom in Durham are hovering around $950. But how does the low-end pricing on a Durham rental look these days — and what might you get for your money?

We took a look at local listings for studios and one-bedroom apartments from Zumper and Apartment Guide to find out what budget-minded apartment seekers can expect to find.

Take a look at the cheapest listings available right now, below. (Note: prices and availability are subject to change.)

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604 N. Hardee St.

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Listed at $650/month, this 586-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment, located at 604 N. Hardee St., is 31.6 percent less than the median rent for a one bedroom in Durham, which is currently estimated at around $950/month.

When it comes to building amenities, expect on-site laundry and a fitness center. The apartment also comes with a mix of hardwood floors and carpeting. Both cats and dogs are welcome. The listing specifies a $300 non-refundable fee, $300 pet fee.

Per Walk Score ratings, the surrounding area requires a car for most errands, isn't particularly bikeable and has some transit options.

(See the complete listing here.)

901 Chalk Level Road

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Here's a one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment at 901 Chalk Level Road, which, at 600 square feet, is going for $745/month.

The building offers garage parking, secured entry and on-site laundry. The apartment also features a dishwasher, carpeted floors and a fireplace. Neither cats nor dogs are welcome.

Per Walk Score ratings, this location is car-dependent, is somewhat bikeable and has some transit options.

(See the full listing here.)

1901 Morehead Ave.

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Next up is this 502-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom residence, located at 1901 Morehead Ave. in Lakewood Park and listed for $750/month.

The building features assigned parking. You can also expect central heating and air conditioning in the unit. When it comes to pets, both meows and barks are welcome. Expect a $250 non-refundable pet fee.

Walk Score indicates that the surrounding area is moderately walkable, is relatively bikeable and has a few nearby public transportation options.

(Here's the listing.)

1829 Front St.

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And here's a one-bedroom, one-bathroom dwelling at 1829 Front St., which, with 730 square feet, is going for $785/month.

When it comes to building amenities, expect a fitness center and a swimming pool. The unit also features a walk-in closet and a balcony. Pet owners, take heed: Cats and dogs are allowed. Future tenants needn't worry about a leasing fee.

Walk Score indicates that the area around this address isn't very walkable, has minimal bike infrastructure and has a few nearby public transportation options.

(Check out the listing here.)

303 Raynor St.

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Over at 303 Raynor St., there's this one-bedroom, one-bathroom rental, going for $795/month.

You can expect a renovated kitchen, carpeted floors and both air conditioning and central heating in the residence. Pets are not welcome. There isn't a leasing fee associated with this rental.

According to Walk Score, this location is somewhat walkable, has minimal bike infrastructure and has some transit options.

(View the listing here.)


This story was created automatically using local real estate data from Zumper and Apartment Guide, then reviewed by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.