Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Austin Creek Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $929 (48 Rentals)

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Cortland Research Park
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$1,203 - $4,990

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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Cortland Research Park

4405 Waterford Valley DrDurham, NC 27713
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Alexander Crossing
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$1,296 - $2,034

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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 11

Alexander Crossing

3500 Louis Stephens DrDurham, NC 27713
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Republic Flats
$1,309 - $1,975

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Republic Flats

800 Finsbury StDurham, NC 27703
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Brizo Apartments
$1,371 - $2,093

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Brizo Apartments

1108 Merrion AveDurham, NC 27703
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Bentley Ridge
1 Bedroom Apartments

Bentley Ridge

5523 NC Highway 55Durham, NC 27713
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Fox Chase
1 Bedroom Apartments

Fox Chase

3601-3707 Highgate DrDurham, NC 27713
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Sutton Station
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sutton Station

5836 Fayetteville RdDurham, NC 27713
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Southpoint Crossing
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Southpoint Crossing

1800 Southpoint Crossing DrDurham, NC 27713

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Alta Davis
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$1,355 - $2,396

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Alta Davis

615 Corbett StMorrisville, NC 27560
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Austin Creek, Durham, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Austin Creek Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Austin Creek area of Durham, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Woodlake Reserve priced from $970. Vivo Living Forest Hills has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $984. Here are the most affordable Austin Creek apartments for rent in Durham, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Woodlake ReserveBennett1BR,1BA$970
Vivo Living Forest HillsStudioStudio,1BA$984
Pine RidgeThe Brightleaf 6551BR,1BA$1,013
Bentley RidgeThe Brightleaf 5351BR,1BA$1,024
Emerald PlaceStudioStudio,1BA$1,051
Lodge at SouthpointA11BR,1BA$1,112
Southpoint GlenDogwood1BR,1BA$1,131
54 StationNorth1BR,1BA$1,141
TRELLIS DURHAM RTP ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,145
AvenBeech1BR,1BA$1,146

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Austin Creek, NC

As of September 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Austin Creek area is the $1.16 price per square foot The Eno 1162 Model at Audubon Lake in the in the South Durham neighborhood starting from $1,352. The second greatest value Austin Creek apartment is the B1R Model at LYV Woodcroft at Southpoint starting at $1,375 with a $1.28 price per square foot in the Downing Creek 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.
Audubon LakeThe Eno 11622BR,2.5BA$1.16
LYV Woodcroft at SouthpointB1R2BR,2BA$1.28
Highgate TownhomesThe Eno 10252BR,2BA$1.46
Park Ridge EstatesThe Waterford1BR,1BA$1.38
The Village at Auburn Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.54
Amberton at StonewaterSunstone1BR,1BA$1.52
AvenBeech1BR,1BA$1.54
54 StationNorth1BR,1BA$1.56
Woodlake ReserveBennett1BR,1BA$1.43
Pine RidgeThe Brightleaf 6551BR,1BA$1.55

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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 $1,146.

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

The cheapest apartment in Austin Creek is Woodlake Reserve which is listed at $970, while the average apartment in Austin Creek costs $1,548.

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 45 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 $207 which is $1,341 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Austin Creek.

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