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Apartments under $1,600 for Rent in Durham, NC

4,105 Rentals
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  2. Building Photo - MAA Nixie
    $280 Off
    Price Drop. $280 Off
    |
    STUDIO
    $1,468+
    1 BED
    $1,493+

    MAA Nixie

    1250 Hitchings Way, Durham, NC 27713
    (984) 400-4645
  5. 2 Months Free
    2 Months Free
    1 BED
    $1,340
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,295 - $1,679
    Required Monthly Fees$45
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,340 - $1,724

    Ascend Brightleaf Apartments

    2400 Sanders Ave, Durham, NC 27703
    (984) 285-7995
  9. Good Value
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    STUDIO
    $1,459+
    1 BED
    $1,534+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,350 - $1,549
    Required Monthly Fees$109
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,459 - $1,633

    Ellis Station

    2015 Watchorn St, Durham, NC 27703
    (984) 305-2107
  16. Good Value
    |
    STUDIO
    $1,562+
    1 BED
    $1,673+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,438 - $1,795
    Required Monthly Fees$124
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,562 - $1,799

    NOVEL Morrisville by Crescent Communities

    218 Southport Dr, Morrisville, NC 27560
    (984) 465-7186
  18. 2 Months Free
    2 Months Free
    1 BED
    $1,626
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,476 - $1,700
    Required Monthly Fees$150
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,626 - $1,850

    Emorie

    3905 Mahal Ave, Cary, NC 27519
    (984) 333-5171
  20. $231 Off
    Price Drop. $231 Off
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    STUDIO
    $1,497+
    1 BED
    $1,520+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,438 - $4,524
    Required Monthly Fees$59
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,497 - $1,735

    Novel Cary

    200 Henry Hill St, Cary, NC 27519
    (984) 777-9755
  26. Rent Special
    Rent Special
    |
    STUDIO
    $1,366+
    1 BED
    $1,575+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,295 - $4,920
    Required Monthly Fees$71
    Total Monthly Price$1,366 - $4,003

    Cortland Bull City

    600 Willard St, Durham, NC 27701
    (984) 369-9939
  27. Good Value
    |
    STUDIO
    $1,406+
    1 BED
    $1,415+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,354 - $1,538
    Required Monthly Fees$52
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,406 - $1,590

    Candour House

    1050 Slater Rd, Durham, NC 27703
    (984) 733-1878
  28. 2 Months Free
    2 Months Free
    |
    STUDIO
    $1,615
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,495 - $1,547
    Required Monthly Fees$120
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,615 - $1,667

    Beckon

    311 Liggett St, Durham, NC 27701
    (984) 209-1373
  30. Good Value
    |
    STUDIO
    $1,406
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,315 - $1,705
    Required Monthly Fees$91
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,406 - $1,796

    Griffin Durham

    509 N Mangum St, Durham, NC 27701
    (984) 250-0103
  37. $220 Off
    Price Drop. $220 Off
    |
    STUDIO
    $1,533
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,388 - $1,525
    Required Monthly Fees$145
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,533 - $1,670

    810 Ninth

    810 9th St, Durham, NC 27705
    (984) 217-4626
  41. $186 Off
    Price Drop. $186 Off
    |
    2 BEDS
    $1,523+
    3 BEDS
    $1,517+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,397 - $1,583
    Required Monthly Fees$120
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,517 - $1,703

    The Churchill

    1400 E Cornwallis Rd, Durham, NC 27713
    (984) 363-4324
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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
GreatSchools Rating
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
GreatSchools Rating
Club Boulevard Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
387 Students

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