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

Renting in Durham: What's the cheapest apartment available right now?4512 Emerald Forest Drive. | Photo: Apartment Guide
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Published on December 04, 2019

Need a budget-friendly new spot? Though apartment hunting can be challenging, don't despair just yet — there are deals to be had. So what does the low-end rent on a rental in Durham look like these days — and what might you get for the price?

We took a look at local listings for studios and one-bedroom apartments in Durham via rental sites Zumper and Apartment Guide to find out what price-conscious 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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800 White Pine Drive

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Here's a 389-square-foot apartment with one bedroom and one bathroom at 800 White Pine Drive, listed at $770/month.

You'll see a mix of hardwood floors and carpeting, a dishwasher and a fireplace in the apartment. Both cats and dogs are welcome. Expect a $150 pet deposit.

According to Walk Score's assessment, this location isn't very walkable, isn't particularly bikeable and has a few nearby public transportation options.

(See the listing here.)

4524 Newby Drive

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Next up is this 700-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment, located at 4524 Newby Drive and listed for $821/month.

The building offers on-site laundry. Also, expect to find a dishwasher, carpeted floors and a fireplace in the unit. Pet owners, take heed: Cats and dogs are welcome. Expect a $200 pet deposit.

According to Walk Score's assessment, the surrounding area isn't very walkable, has minimal bike infrastructure and has some transit options.

(Here's the listing.)

2836 Chapel Hill Road

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

This one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment, situated at 2836 Chapel Hill Road, is listed for $855/month for its 854 square feet.

Expect a mix of hardwood floors and carpeting, in-unit laundry, a dishwasher and a walk-in closet in the apartment. Luckily for pet owners, both dogs and cats are allowed. Be prepared for a $300 pet fee.

According to Walk Score's assessment, the surrounding area requires a car for most errands, has minimal bike infrastructure and has a few nearby public transportation options.

(See the listing here.)

1315 Morreene Road

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

And here's a one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment at 1315 Morreene Road, which, with 846 square feet, is also going for $855/month.

Building amenities include a fitness center, a swimming pool and secured entry. In the unit, you'll find air conditioning. Pet owners, take heed: Cats and dogs are permitted.

According to Walk Score's assessment, the surrounding area is car-dependent, isn't particularly bikeable and has some transit options.

(Check out the listing here.)

4512 Emerald Forest Drive

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Last but not least, over at 4512 Emerald Forest Drive, there's this 643-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment, going for $859/month.

The apartment includes a dishwasher, hardwood flooring, a fireplace and in-unit laundry. Building amenities include a fitness center. Dogs are welcome.

According to Walk Score's assessment, the area around this address isn't very walkable, isn't particularly bikeable and has a few nearby public transportation 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. Additionally, read on for five marketing tips for real estate agents to showcase local market expertise.

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