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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Downtown Durham, Durham, NC

25 rentals

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1d ago

7.6

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Private Room with Walk

218 N Dillard St, Durham, NC 27701

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Furnished

1 bed

1 bath

$800–$900

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
In-Unit Laundry
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3d ago

9.3

Excellent

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1500 Duke University Road ##H1A, Durham, NC 27701

Affordable | In-unit laundry | On-site management

Studio–2 beds

1 bath

$875–$1,350

Apartment for rent

Available Feb 27

Top amenities
Air Conditioning
Carpet
Fitness Center
In-Unit Laundry
On-Site Management
Swimming Pool

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6h ago

8.2

Very good

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1500 Duke University Rd, Durham, NC 27701

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

1–2 beds

1 bath

$875–$1,500

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Air Conditioning
Ceiling Fan
In-Unit Laundry
Microwave
On-Site Laundry
Swimming Pool
1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath apartment in the heart of Durham. - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8

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1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath apartment in the heart of Durham.

720 N Gregson St, Durham, NC 27701

Affordable | On-site laundry

1 bed

1 bath

$950

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
On-Site Laundry
1212 W Chapel Hill St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap apartment for rent in Durham

Affordable | On-site laundry | Hardwood floor

1 bed

1 bath

$995

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Ceiling Fan
On-Site Laundry
608 E Knox St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap apartment for rent in Durham

608 E Knox St, Durham, NC 27701

Affordable | Carpet

1 bed

1 bath

$1,100

Apartment for rent

Nearby rental good for eco-living

$950

Durham

Nearby rental good for pet owners

$875–$1,350

Durham

1603 Gunter St - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.3

Very good

1603 Gunter St

1603 Gunter St, Durham, NC 27707

Affordable

1 bed

1 bath

$1,100

Apartment for rent

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9h ago

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Lantower Bullhouse

504 E Pettigrew St, Durham, NC 27701

Affordable | Garage parking | Storage

Studio–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,229–$2,416

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Controlled Access
Elevator
EV Charging
Fitness Center
Garage Parking
Storage

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311 Swift Ave #104 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Duke University - West Campus apartment for rent in Durham

311 Swift Ave #104, Durham, NC 27705

Affordable | In-unit laundry

2 beds

1 bath

$1,250

Apartment for rent

Available Nov 1

Top amenities
In-Unit Laundry
600 S Duke St #15 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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Modern Living Style in Downtown Durham

600 S Duke St #15, Durham, NC 27701

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

1 bed

1 bath

$1,395

Condo for rent

Available Aug 16

Top amenities
Assigned Parking
Dishwasher
Furnished
Garage Parking
In-Unit Laundry
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$975–$1,350

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$1,550

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$1,395

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$1,250

Duke University - West Campus

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14h ago

9.1

Excellent

The Ramsey

510 E Pettigrew St, Durham, NC 27701

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Storage

Studio–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,395–$5,324

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Controlled Access
EV Charging
Fitness Center
In-Unit Laundry
Residents Lounge
Storage
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4h ago

9.6

Excellent

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Camden Durham

441 S Dillard St, Durham, NC 27701

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,439–$3,319

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Air Conditioning
Ceiling Fan
Dishwasher
Fitness Center
Microwave
Swimming Pool

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Highly rated
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1d ago

8.5

Very good

Van Alen

511 S Mangum St, Durham, NC 27701

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

Studio–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,514–$7,302

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Business Center
Controlled Access
In-Unit Laundry
On-Site Management
Storage
Swimming Pool
607 Dowd Street, Durham, NC 27701 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.3

Very good

607 Dowd Street, Durham, NC 27701

607 Dowd St, Durham, NC 27701

Affordable | Garage parking | Dishwasher

2 beds

1 bath

$1,550

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Garage Parking
1118 Eva St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap East Durham house for rent in Durham

1118 Eva St, Durham, NC 27703

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

3 beds

2 baths

$1,595

House for rent

Available Jan 19

Top amenities
Central Heat
In-Unit Laundry
On-Site Laundry
On-Site Management
1202 Liberty St - Photo 1 of 1
No deposit

5d+ ago

Cheap East Durham house for rent in Durham

SINGLE_FAMILY - Durham, NC

1202 Liberty St, Durham, NC 27703

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

3 beds

1 bath

$1,645

House for rent

Top amenities
In-Unit Laundry
724 Liberty St Apt C #Apt C - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap East Durham house for rent in Durham

724 Liberty St Apt C #Apt C, Durham, NC 27701

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

3 beds

2 baths

$1,695

House for rent

Available Mar 14

Top amenities
Dishwasher
In-Unit Laundry
On-Site Laundry
On-Site Management
401 1/2 N Gregson St - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Cheap townhouse for rent in Durham

CONDOS - Durham, NC

401 1/2 N Gregson St, Durham, NC 27701

Affordable | Dishwasher | Hardwood floor

2 beds

1 bath

$1,700

House for rent

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545 Foster Street - Photo 1 of 1

21h ago

8.7

Very good

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545 Foster Street

545 Foster St, Durham, NC 27701

Affordable | Furnished

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,802–$3,770

Apartment for rent

311 West Corporation St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.7

Very good

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311 West Corporation St

311 W Corporation St, Durham, NC 27701

Affordable | Furnished

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,820–$3,566

Apartment for rent

318 W Corporation St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.7

Very good

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318 W Corporation St

318 W Corporation St, Durham, NC 27701

Affordable | Furnished

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,824–$4,504

Apartment for rent

815 Madison St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

9.2

Excellent

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815 Madison St

815 Madison St, Durham, NC 27701

Affordable | Furnished

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,925–$2,685

Apartment for rent

620 Foster Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.7

Very good

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620 Foster Street

620 Foster St, Durham, NC 27701

Affordable | Furnished

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,170–$3,709

Apartment for rent

1204 N Elizabeth St - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Cheap house for rent in Durham

Elizabeth St House

1204 N Elizabeth St, Durham, NC 27701

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

3 beds

2 baths

$2,800

House for rent

Available Mar 4

Top amenities
Dishwasher
Hardwood Floor
In-Unit Laundry
1001 Watts St - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

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1001 Watts St, Durham, NC 27701

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

1 bath

$5,335

$4,722

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Air Conditioning
Assigned Parking
Central Heat
In-Unit Laundry
Microwave
Wi-Fi
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