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Apartments under $1,200 for Rent in Durham, NC

815 Rentals
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  8. 1 Month Free
    1 Month Free
    |
    1 BED
    $1,246
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,175 - $3,614
    Required Monthly Fees$71
    Total Monthly Price$1,246 - $1,286

    Cortland Research Park

    4405 Waterford Valley Dr, Durham, NC 27713
    (984) 465-7981
  9. Discounts
    Discounts
    1 BED
    $1,174
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,144 - $1,174
    Required Monthly Fees$30
    Total Monthly Price$1,174 - $1,204

    Element at Creekside

    18 Weather Hill Cir, Durham, NC 27706
    (984) 217-5112
  10. 1 Month Free
    1 Month Free
    1 BED
    $1,292
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,156 - $3,665
    Required Monthly Fees$136
    Total Monthly Price$1,292 - $3,801

    Cortland at RTP

    300 Seaforth Dr, Durham, NC 27713
    (877) 915-9953
  17. $190 Off
    Price Drop. $190 Off
    |
    STUDIO
    $875+
    1 BED
    $965+
    2 BEDS
    $1,145+

    The Forest

    800 White Pine Dr, Durham, NC 27705
    (984) 217-2039
  22. Exceptional Value
    |
    1 BED
    $1,205+
    2 BEDS
    $1,343+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,165 - $1,319
    Required Monthly Fees$30
    Total Monthly Price$1,205 - $1,349

    Aven

    3207 Stones Throw Ln, Durham, NC 27713
    (844) 677-0321
  30. 2 Months Free
    2 Months Free
    1 BED
    $1,125
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,064
    Required Monthly Fees$61
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,125

    The Morgan at Chapel Hill

    100 Spring Meadow Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
    (919) 849-5659
  32. $149 Off
    Price Drop. $149 Off
    |
    1 BED
    $1,239
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,195 - $1,305
    Required Monthly Fees$44
    Total Monthly Price$1,239 - $1,349

    Adara Alexander Place

    7610 Aura Loop, Raleigh, NC 27617
    (984) 459-7907
  34. Building Photo - Aventura RTP
    Good Value
    1 BED
    $1,241
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,075 - $1,350
    Required Monthly Fees$156
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,241 - $1,451

    Aventura RTP

    200 Edinborough Dr, Durham, NC 27703
    (984) 333-5718
  35. 1 Month Free
    1 Month Free
    1 BED
    $1,255
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,150
    Required Monthly Fees$105
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,255

    Haven at Patterson Place

    5110 Old Chapel Hill Rd, Durham, NC 27707
    (984) 217-2083
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Durham at a Glance

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Durham, NC Apartments for Rent

Durham, known as the Bull City, is the proud home of Duke University and serves as a major hub in North Carolina's Research Triangle, blending academic energy with entrepreneurial spirit. When searching for apartments for rent in Durham, you'll discover a city that has transformed from its tobacco industry roots into a thriving center for technology, medicine, and innovation, giving renters access to both historic charm and contemporary opportunities.

Renting in Durham works great for budget-conscious renters, with neighborhoods like Trinity Park and Ninth Street offering easy access to local cafes, boutique shops, and nightlife. Meanwhile, areas such as Woodcroft and Hillandale provide more residential settings complete with green spaces and walking trails. The city's apartment communities range from converted warehouse lofts in the American Tobacco District to new rentals near the Duke campus, all within convenient reach of the Durham Performing Arts Center, Research Triangle Park, and the Durham Farmers Market. Getting around is simple thanks to the Durham Amtrak station and major highways that connect residents to employment opportunities throughout the Triangle area. Plus, the presence of Duke University and numerous tech companies creates a stable job market for renters.

Renting in Durham

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J D Clement Early College High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
395 Students
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Middle College High School @ Dtcc

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
106 Students
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City Of Medicine Academy

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
349 Students
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Durham School of Technology

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
251 Students
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Lakewood Montessori Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
303 Students
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Lakewood Montessori Middle

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
303 Students
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Sherwood Githens Middle

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
763 Students
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Club Boulevard Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
387 Students

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