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

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  1. Building Photo - MAA Nixie
    $225 Off
    Price Drop. $225 Off
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    STUDIO
    $1,448+
    1 BED
    $1,473+

    MAA Nixie

    1250 Hitchings Way, Durham, NC 27713
    (984) 400-4645
  8. 2 Months Free
    2 Months Free
    1 BED
    $1,300
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,255 - $1,679
    Required Monthly Fees$45
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,300 - $1,724

    Ascend Brightleaf Apartments

    2400 Sanders Ave, Durham, NC 27703
    (984) 285-7995
  17. Good Value
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    STUDIO
    $1,523+
    1 BED
    $1,599+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,399 - $1,795
    Required Monthly Fees$124
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,523 - $1,919

    NOVEL Morrisville by Crescent Communities

    218 Southport Dr, Morrisville, NC 27560
    (984) 465-7186
  19. 2 Months Free
    2 Months Free
    1 BED
    $1,611
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,461 - $1,643
    Required Monthly Fees$149
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,610 - $1,792

    Emorie

    3905 Mahal Ave, Cary, NC 27519
    (984) 333-5171
  25. $391 Off
    Price Drop. $391 Off
    1 BED
    $1,263+
    2 BEDS
    $1,631+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,127 - $5,390
    Required Monthly Fees$135
    Total Monthly Price$1,262 - $5,525

    Cortland at RTP

    300 Seaforth Dr, Durham, NC 27713
    (877) 915-9953
  26. $243 Off
    Price Drop. $243 Off
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    1 BED
    $1,266+
    2 BEDS
    $1,393+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,225 - $4,454
    Required Monthly Fees$41
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,266 - $4,495

    Avana 55Twelve

    5512 Sunlight Dr, Durham, NC 27707
    (984) 217-5464
  29. Good Value
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    1 BED
    $1,398
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,374 - $1,469
    Required Monthly Fees$24
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,398 - $1,493

    Brizo Apartments

    1108 Merrion Ave, Durham, NC 27703
    (919) 626-8492
  30. Rent Special
    Rent Special
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    STUDIO
    $1,365+
    1 BED
    $1,490+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,294 - $5,186
    Required Monthly Fees$70
    Total Monthly Price$1,364 - $5,256

    Cortland Bull City

    600 Willard St, Durham, NC 27701
    (984) 369-9939
  32. Good Value
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    STUDIO
    $1,428+
    1 BED
    $1,467+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,376 - $1,500
    Required Monthly Fees$51
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,427 - $1,551

    Candour House

    1050 Slater Rd, Durham, NC 27703
    (984) 733-1878
  33. 2 Months Free
    2 Months Free
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    STUDIO
    $1,550
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,430 - $1,499
    Required Monthly Fees$119
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,549 - $1,618

    Beckon

    311 Liggett St, Durham, NC 27701
    (984) 209-1373
  34. $335 Off
    Price Drop. $335 Off
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    STUDIO
    $1,405
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,315 - $1,635
    Required Monthly Fees$90
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,405 - $1,725

    Griffin Durham

    509 N Mangum St, Durham, NC 27701
    (984) 250-0103
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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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Middle College High School @ Dtcc

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J D Clement Early College High School

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Durham School of Technology

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City Of Medicine Academy

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Lakewood Montessori Middle

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Rogers-Herr Middle

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Sherwood Githens Middle

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Club Boulevard Elementary

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Easley Elementary

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