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  3. Building Photo - 1709 Avondale Dr
    3 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $750
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$750
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$750

    1709 Avondale Dr

    1709 Avondale Dr, Durham, NC 27701
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  6. Building Photo - Vivo Living Durham
    Discounts
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    STUDIO
    $970
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$780 - $834
    Required Monthly Fees$190
    Total Monthly Price$970 - $1,024

    Vivo Living Durham

    2517 Guess Rd, Durham, NC 27705
    (984) 234-5647
  9. Interior Photo - Vivo Living Ivy Creek
    $160 Off
    Price Drop. $160 Off
    STUDIO
    $984+
    1 BED
    $1,299+
    2 BEDS
    $1,479+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$799 - $1,294
    Required Monthly Fees$185
    Total Monthly Price$984 - $1,479

    Vivo Living Ivy Creek

    1920 Ivy Creek Blvd, Durham, NC 27707
    (984) 217-8042
  10. Building Photo - Monarch Apartments
    1 Month Free
    1 Month Free
    STUDIO
    $799+
    1 BED
    $1,099+
    2 BEDS
    $1,199+

    Monarch Apartments

    1001 Ruby St, Durham, NC 27704
  16. Building Photo - The Forest
    $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
  34. 1 BED
    $981+
    2 BEDS
    $1,321+

    Lenox East

    100 Mayfield Cir, Durham, NC 27705
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Downtown Durham Neighborhood in Durham, NC

When looking for cheap apartments in Downtown Durham, Apartment Finder is your deal-hunting partner. Whether you’re looking for a studio, a one-bedroom, or a two-bedroom apartment, you want the best place at the right price. We have a great selection of budget-friendly apartments for rent, and we’ll show you which apartments offer the best value when compared to other apartments in Downtown Durham.

Finding a rental that fits your budget without compromising on quality can seem like a challenge, but Apartment Finder makes it easy to discover cheap apartments with all the features you want. To find an apartment you can afford, try looking in less popular neighborhoods outside of the city center. Timing is everything when searching for rentals that are affordable, so look at different times of the day, different days of the week and (if you can wait) certain months like December through March. When you find an apartment with a great price, don’t hesitate! Cheap apartments tend to go very quickly.

Affordability doens't have to equal sacrifice. While it’s important to be flexible, you might not have to give up as much as you think. You can find a cheap apartment for rent, complete with must-have amenities such as paid utilities and an in-unit washer and dryer. Click on any of these properties to see photos and floor plans, read reviews, check out the rent calculator, and learn more about the neighborhood with information on nearby parks, shopping malls, and transit stops. With 284 cheap apartments available in Downtown Durham, Apartment Finder is the place to find your next rental.

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