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Apartments under $1,500 for Rent in Durham, NC

2,849 Rentals
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  4. Discounts
    Discounts
    1 BED
    $1,465
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,420 - $1,679
    Required Monthly Fees$45
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,465 - $1,724

    Ascend Brightleaf Apartments

    2400 Sanders Ave, Durham, NC 27703
    (984) 285-7995
  5. 1 Month Free
    1 Month Free
    1 BED
    $1,470+
    2 BEDS
    $1,615+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,335 - $1,585
    Required Monthly Fees$135
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,470 - $1,720

    Chandler at University Tower

    20 Morcroft Ln, Durham, NC 27705
    (984) 363-8968
  9. Good Value
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    1 BED
    $1,240+
    2 BEDS
    $1,615+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,092 - $1,667
    Required Monthly Fees$148
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,240 - $1,815

    Aventura RTP

    200 Edinborough Dr, Durham, NC 27703
    (984) 333-5718
  13. Good Value
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    STUDIO
    $1,433+
    1 BED
    $1,508+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,324 - $1,474
    Required Monthly Fees$109
    Total Monthly Price$1,433 - $1,583

    Ellis Station

    2015 Watchorn St, Durham, NC 27703
    (984) 305-2107
  17. 2 Months Free
    2 Months Free
    1 BED
    $1,600
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,448 - $1,488
    Required Monthly Fees$152
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,600 - $1,640

    Emorie

    3905 Mahal Ave, Cary, NC 27519
    (984) 333-5171
  19. Rent Special
    Rent Special
    1 BED
    $1,535
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,375 - $1,500
    Required Monthly Fees$160
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,535 - $1,660

    Solano at Chapel Hill

    100 Saluda Ct, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
    (984) 217-2567
  20. 1 Month Free
    1 Month Free
    STUDIO
    $1,339+
    1 BED
    $1,475+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,290 - $1,498
    Required Monthly Fees$49
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,339 - $1,547

    The Hartley at Blue Hill

    625 S Elliott Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
    (984) 217-5319
  21. 1 Month Free
    1 Month Free
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    1 BED
    $1,498
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,368 - $1,593
    Required Monthly Fees$130
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,498 - $1,723

    The Keaton at Brier Creek

    3930 Macaw St, Raleigh, NC 27617
    (984) 217-2353
  23. Rent Special
    Rent Special
    |
    STUDIO
    $1,499
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,375 - $1,501
    Required Monthly Fees$124
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,499 - $1,625

    NOVEL Morrisville by Crescent Communities

    218 Southport Dr, Morrisville, NC 27560
    (984) 465-7186
  26. 2 Months Free
    2 Months Free
    |
    STUDIO
    $1,481+
    1 BED
    $1,573+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,361 - $1,618
    Required Monthly Fees$120
    Total Monthly Price$1,481 - $1,738

    Kelby Farms

    1122 Medlin Rd, Durham, NC 27707
    (984) 217-2890
  33. Rent Special
    Rent Special
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    STUDIO
    $1,086+
    1 BED
    $1,130+
    2 BEDS
    $1,295+

    Emerald Place

    4512 Emerald Forest Dr, Durham, NC 27713
    (984) 477-0661
  37. 1 Month Free
    1 Month Free
    |
    2 BEDS
    $1,606
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,486 - $1,646
    Required Monthly Fees$120
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,606 - $1,766

    The Churchill

    1400 E Cornwallis Rd, Durham, NC 27713
    (984) 363-4324
  39. Good Value
    |
    1 BED
    $1,553
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,499 - $1,759
    Required Monthly Fees$54
    Total Monthly Price$1,553 - $1,813

    Heights Lasalle

    500 S Lasalle St, Durham, NC 27705
    (984) 217-5385
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Durham at a Glance

Average Rent

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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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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

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Public
Grades 9-12
582 Students
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Lakewood Montessori Middle

Public Middle School

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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