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

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Published on April 29, 2020
Renting in Durham: What's the cheapest apartment available right now? 800 White Pine Drive. | Photo: Apartment Guide

Finding a bargain can be a challenge if you're in the market for new digs on a budget. So what does the low-end rent on a rental in Durham look like these days — and what might you get for your money?

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.

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

Photo: Apartment Guide

Listed at $695/month, this 600-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment, located at 901 Chalk Level Road, is 30.9 percent less than the median rent for a one bedroom in Durham, which is currently estimated at around $1,006/month.

The building offers on-site laundry, secured entry and garage parking. Also, expect a dishwasher and carpeted floors in the apartment. Both cats and dogs are permitted.

According to Walk Score's assessment, this location 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

Here's a one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment at 902 Lambeth Circle, which, at 846 square feet, is going for $765/month.

Amenities offered in the building include on-site laundry and garage parking. In the unit, expect carpeted floors and a dishwasher. Pet owners, take heed: Cats and dogs are welcome.

According to Walk Score, the area around this address is car-dependent, is somewhat 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.

The apartment includes a fireplace, a dishwasher and a mix of hardwood floors and carpeting. Luckily for pet owners, both dogs and cats are welcome. Expect a $150 pet deposit.

Walk Score indicates that the surrounding area isn't very walkable, has minimal bike infrastructure and has some transit options.

(See the listing here.)

311 S. LaSalle St.

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Next up is this 550-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment, located at 311 S. LaSalle St. and listed for $790/month.

Building amenities include secured entry, a swimming pool and a fitness center. In the unit, expect to find a dishwasher. Pet owners, take heed: Cats and dogs are welcome.

Per Walk Score ratings, the surrounding area is moderately walkable, is somewhat bikeable and has some transit options.

(Here's the listing.)

4512 Emerald Forest Drive

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Finally, this one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment, situated at 4512 Emerald Forest Drive, is listed for $809/month for its 776 square feet.

Look for hardwood flooring, a dishwasher, a fireplace and in-unit laundry in the apartment. The building features a fitness center. Good news for dog lovers: Pups are welcome.

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

(See the listing here.)


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