Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Austin Creek Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $600 (26 Rentals)

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Bentley Ridge
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Bentley Ridge

5523 NC Highway 55Durham, NC 27713
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Fox Chase

3601-3707 Highgate DrDurham, NC 27713
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Cheapest Available Austin Creek Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Austin Creek area of Durham, NC is a Studio unit found at Vivo Living Forest Hills priced from $810. Emerald Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $936. Here are the most affordable Austin Creek apartments for rent in Durham, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vivo Living Forest HillsStudioStudio,1BA$810
Emerald PlaceStudioStudio,1BA$936
Bentley RidgeThe Brightleaf 5351BR,1BA$943
The PinesStudioStudio,1BA$950
Woodlake ReserveBrightleaf1BR,1BA$1,015
Bexley at Triangle ParkAtlantic1BR,1BA$1,024
Triangle Park Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,030
AvenBeech1BR,1BA$1,063
Legacy at Meridian ApartmentsKensington1BR,1BA$1,135
Cortland Research ParkAmberly1BR,1BA$1,165

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Austin Creek, NC

As of June 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the Austin Creek area is the $1.21 price per square foot 2 bed Model at Davis Park in the in the South Durham neighborhood starting from $1,900. The second greatest value Austin Creek apartment is the The Duke 1211 Model at Sutton Station starting at $1,605 with a $1.33 price per square foot in the South Durham neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Austin Creek apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Davis Park2 bed2BR,3.5BA$1.21
Sutton StationThe Duke 12111BR,1BA$1.33
The Village at Auburn Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.23
Pine RidgeThe Eno 11622BR,2.5BA$1.16
The SawyerB1 Renovated2BR,2BA$1.26
Highgate TownhomesThe Eno 10252BR,2BA$1.41
Greens of Pine Glen ApartmentsB12BR,2BA$1.44
Falls Pointe at the Park ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.43
Amberton at StonewaterSunstone1BR,1BA$1.46
AvenBeech1BR,1BA$1.43

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Austin Creek, Durham, NC

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers is proud to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States and customized analysis for South Durham, NC. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, pet-friendly features, apartment complexes for the kids, proximity to transit, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Austin Creek Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Austin Creek?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Austin Creek is under $1,165.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Austin Creek?

The cheapest apartment in Austin Creek is Bentley Ridge which is listed at $943, while the average apartment in Austin Creek costs $2,800.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Austin Creek?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 43 regular apartments in Austin Creek that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Austin Creek?

Cheap apartments in Austin Creek have an average cost of $202 which is $2,598 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Austin Creek.

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