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

4,244 Rentals
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  2. Building Photo - MAA Nixie
    $225 Off
    Price Drop. $225 Off
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    STUDIO
    $1,438+
    1 BED
    $1,503+

    MAA Nixie

    1250 Hitchings Way, Durham, NC 27713
    (984) 400-4645
  7. Exceptional Value
    STUDIO
    $1,200+
    1 BED
    $1,375+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,200 - $1,591
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,200 - $1,591

    Lantower Bullhouse

    504 E Pettigrew St, Durham, NC 27701
    (919) 813-6196
  9. Rent Special
    Rent Special
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    STUDIO
    $1,612
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,495 - $1,572
    Required Monthly Fees$117
    Total Monthly Price$1,612 - $1,689

    Maizon Durham

    500 E Main St, Durham, NC 27701
    (984) 265-8083
  10. $175 Off
    Price Drop. $175 Off
    1 BED
    $1,285+
    2 BEDS
    $1,554+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,240 - $1,874
    Required Monthly Fees$45
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,285 - $1,919

    Ascend Brightleaf Apartments

    2400 Sanders Ave, Durham, NC 27703
    (984) 285-7995
  21. Rent Special
    Rent Special
    |
    STUDIO
    $1,659+
    1 BED
    $1,545+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,486 - $4,354
    Required Monthly Fees$58
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,544 - $4,412

    Novel Cary

    200 Henry Hill St, Cary, NC 27519
    (984) 777-9755
  24. $170 Off
    Price Drop. $170 Off
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    STUDIO
    $1,482+
    1 BED
    $1,599+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,358 - $1,795
    Required Monthly Fees$124
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,482 - $1,919

    NOVEL Morrisville by Crescent Communities

    218 Southport Dr, Morrisville, NC 27560
    (984) 465-7186
  25. 2 Months Free
    2 Months Free
    1 BED
    $1,628
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,478 - $1,672
    Required Monthly Fees$149
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,627 - $1,821

    Emorie

    3905 Mahal Ave, Cary, NC 27519
    (984) 333-5171
  32. 2 Months Free
    2 Months Free
    |
    2 BEDS
    $1,485+
    3 BEDS
    $1,515+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,365 - $1,555
    Required Monthly Fees$119
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,484 - $1,674

    The Churchill

    1400 E Cornwallis Rd, Durham, NC 27713
    (984) 363-4324
  38. $240 Off
    Price Drop. $240 Off
    1 BED
    $1,069+
    2 BEDS
    $1,319+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,019 - $1,459
    Required Monthly Fees$50
    Total Monthly Price$1,069 - $1,509

    Element at Creekside

    18 Weather Hill Cir, Durham, NC 27706
    (984) 217-5112
  39. $209 Off
    Price Drop. $209 Off
    1 BED
    $1,275+
    2 BEDS
    $1,432+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,209 - $4,646
    Required Monthly Fees$65
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,274 - $4,711

    Avana On Broad

    2335 Broad St, Durham, NC 27704
    (984) 205-5125
  40. $243 Off
    Price Drop. $243 Off
    |
    1 BED
    $1,317+
    2 BEDS
    $1,383+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,276 - $3,639
    Required Monthly Fees$41
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,317 - $3,680

    Avana 55Twelve

    5512 Sunlight Dr, Durham, NC 27707
    (984) 217-5464
  41. Good Value
    |
    STUDIO
    $1,333+
    1 BED
    $1,400+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,288 - $1,595
    Required Monthly Fees$44
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,332 - $1,639

    Candour House

    1050 Slater Rd, Durham, NC 27703
    (984) 733-1878
  42. Good Value
    |
    STUDIO
    $1,590+
    1 BED
    $1,715+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,470 - $1,645
    Required Monthly Fees$119
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,589 - $1,764

    Beckon

    311 Liggett St, Durham, NC 27701
    (984) 209-1373
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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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