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

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Published on April 15, 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 $974. 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 price-conscious apartment seekers can expect to find.

Read on for the cheapest listings available right now. (Note: Prices and availability are subject to change.)

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901 Chalk Level Road

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Listed at $695/month, this 600-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment, located at 901 Chalk Level Road, is 28.7 percent less than the median rent for a one bedroom in Durham, which is currently estimated at around $974/month.

When it comes to building amenities, expect on-site laundry, secured entry and garage parking. You'll also find carpeted floors and a dishwasher in the apartment. When it comes to pets, both meows and barks are permitted.

Per Walk Score ratings, this location is car-dependent, is somewhat bikeable 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.

Expect a dishwasher and carpeted floors in the apartment. Building amenities include on-site laundry and garage parking. Pet lovers are in luck: Cats and dogs are allowed.

Per Walk Score ratings, the area around this address requires a car for most errands, has minimal bike infrastructure and has a few nearby public transportation options.

(See the complete listing here.)

4512 Emerald Forest Drive

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Here's a one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment at 4512 Emerald Forest Drive, which, at 568 square feet, is going for $763/month.

A fitness center is included as a building amenity. The apartment also has a fireplace, hardwood flooring, in-unit laundry and a dishwasher. Dogs are allowed.

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

(See the full listing here.)

800 White Pine Drive

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

The unit features a dishwasher, a mix of hardwood floors and carpeting and a fireplace. Pet owners, take heed: Cats and dogs are welcome. The listing specifies a $150 pet deposit.

Per Walk Score ratings, this location requires a car for most errands, is somewhat bikeable and has a few nearby public transportation options.

(See the listing here.)

311 S. LaSalle St.

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Lastly, there is this 550-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment, located at 311 S. LaSalle St. and listed for $795/month.

The building offers a swimming pool, a fitness center and secured entry. The apartment also has a dishwasher. For those with furry friends in tow, know that cats and dogs are permitted on this property.

Walk Score indicates that this location is moderately walkable, is somewhat bikeable and has some transit 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, read on for five marketing tips for real estate agents to showcase local market expertise.

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