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

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Published on April 01, 2020
Renting in Durham: What's the cheapest apartment available right now?800 White Pine Drive. | Photo: Apartment Guide

According to rental site Zumper, median rents for a one bedroom in Durham are hovering around $975. But how does the low-end pricing on a Durham rental look these days — and what might you get for the price?

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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901 Chalk Level Road

Photo: Apartment Guide

Listed at $695/month, this 600-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment, located at 901 Chalk Level Road, is 28.7% less than the median rent for a one bedroom in Durham, which is currently estimated at around $975/month.

The building offers a swimming pool and garage parking. The apartment also comes with a dishwasher, in-unit laundry and carpeted floors. Good news for animal lovers: Both dogs and cats are welcome here.

According to Walk Score's assessment, the area around this address requires a car for most errands, has minimal bike infrastructure and has some transit options.

(See the complete listing here.)

902 Lambeth Circle

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

This one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment, situated at 902 Lambeth Circle, is listed for $720/month for its 705 square feet.

The apartment has a dishwasher and carpeted floors. Amenities offered in the building include on-site laundry and garage parking. If you've got a pet, you'll be happy to learn that cats and dogs are welcome.

According to Walk Score, the area around this address requires a car for most errands, is relatively bikeable and has a few nearby public transportation options.

(See the complete listing here.)

1901 Morehead Ave.

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Here's a one-bedroom, one-bathroom abode at 1901 Morehead Ave. in Lakewood Park, which, at 560 square feet, is going for $750/month.

The building features on-site laundry. In the unit, the listing promises both central heating and central air conditioning and hardwood flooring. If you've got a pet, you'll be happy to learn that cats and dogs are welcome. The listing specifies a $250 nonrefundable pet fee.

According to Walk Score's assessment, the surrounding area is somewhat walkable, is relatively bikeable and has some transit options.

(See the full listing here.)

800 White Pine Drive

Photo: Apartment Guide

Then there's this 389-square-foot apartment with one bedroom and one bathroom at 800 White Pine Drive, listed at $772/month.

Look for a dishwasher, a fireplace, a balcony and a mix of hardwood floors and carpeting in the apartment. Both cats and dogs are welcome. Expect a $150 pet deposit.

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

(See the listing here.)

311 S. LaSalle St.

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Finally, there is this 525-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment, located at 311 S. LaSalle St. and listed for $805/month.

When it comes to building amenities, expect a fitness center, secured entry and a swimming pool. In the unit, expect to find a dishwasher. Both cats and dogs are permitted.

According to Walk Score's assessment, this location is moderately walkable, is somewhat bikeable and has a few nearby public transportation options.

(Here's the listing.)


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, if you’re an agent or a broker, read on for real estate marketing ideas to promote your local listing.

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