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Apartments under $1,300 for Rent in Durham, NC

1,277 Rentals
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  2. Building Photo - Aventura RTP
    Good Value
    |
    1 BED
    $1,240
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,092 - $1,473
    Required Monthly Fees$148
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,240 - $1,621

    Aventura RTP

    200 Edinborough Dr, Durham, NC 27703
    (984) 333-5718
  8. 1 Month Free
    1 Month Free
    STUDIO
    $1,339
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,290 - $1,300
    Required Monthly Fees$49
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,339 - $1,349

    The Hartley at Blue Hill

    625 S Elliott Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
    (984) 217-5319
  10. 1 Month Free
    1 Month Free
    1 BED
    $1,409
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,256 - $1,390
    Required Monthly Fees$153
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,409 - $1,543

    Independence Park

    215 William Penn Plz, Durham, NC 27704
    (984) 223-5786
  11. $120 Off
    Price Drop. $120 Off
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    STUDIO
    $865+
    1 BED
    $1,025+
    2 BEDS
    $1,200+

    The Forest

    800 White Pine Dr, Durham, NC 27705
    (984) 217-2039
  14. Rent Special
    Rent Special
    1 BED
    $1,184+
    2 BEDS
    $1,329+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,154 - $1,329
    Required Monthly Fees$30
    Total Monthly Price$1,184 - $1,359

    Element at Creekside

    18 Weather Hill Cir, Durham, NC 27706
    (984) 217-5112
  15. 1 BED
    $1,340
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,274 - $3,384
    Required Monthly Fees$66
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,340 - $3,450

    Avana On Broad

    2335 Broad St, Durham, NC 27704
    (984) 205-5125
  16. Good Value
    1 BED
    $1,434
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,290 - $1,365
    Required Monthly Fees$144
    Total Monthly Price$1,434 - $1,509

    Cortland at RTP

    300 Seaforth Dr, Durham, NC 27713
    (877) 915-9953
  17. Rent Special
    Rent Special
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    1 BED
    $1,207+
    2 BEDS
    $1,322+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,165 - $4,838
    Required Monthly Fees$42
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,207 - $4,880

    Avana 55Twelve

    5512 Sunlight Dr, Durham, NC 27707
    (984) 217-5464
  18. Good Value
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    1 BED
    $1,323
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,285 - $1,409
    Required Monthly Fees$38
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,323 - $1,447

    Republic Flats

    800 Finsbury St, Durham, NC 27703
    (984) 237-3484
  26. Rent Special
    Rent Special
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    STUDIO
    $1,066+
    1 BED
    $1,130+
    2 BEDS
    $1,295+

    Emerald Place

    4512 Emerald Forest Dr, Durham, NC 27713
    (984) 477-0661
  40. Good Value
    |
    STUDIO
    $1,330
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,256 - $1,286
    Required Monthly Fees$74
    Total Monthly Price$1,330 - $1,360

    Cortland Cary

    5110 Alston Glen Dr, Cary, NC 27519
    (984) 333-5508
  41. Rent Special
    Rent Special
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    STUDIO
    $1,354
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,295 - $1,335
    Required Monthly Fees$59
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,354 - $1,394

    Sinclair Cary

    200 Henry Hill St, Cary, NC 27519
    (984) 777-9755
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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.

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J D Clement Early College High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
395 Students
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City Of Medicine Academy

Public High School

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

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
106 Students
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Research Triangle High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
582 Students
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Lakewood Montessori Middle

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Public
Grades 6-8
303 Students
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Sherwood Githens Middle

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Public
Grades 6-8
869 Students
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Club Boulevard Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
387 Students

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