
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Austin Creek Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $800 (41 Rentals)
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Room in Condo on Chimney Ridge Pl

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Vivo Living Forest Hills

Room in House on Forge Rd

Pine Ridge

Woodlake Reserve

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The Pines

Audubon Lake

The Sawyer

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3803 Chimney Ridge Pl

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Amberton at Stonewater

Bexley at Triangle Park

Hawthorne Davis Park

Chancery Village

Tradition at Stonewater

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Austin Creek, Durham, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Austin Creek?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Creek Studio Apartments | $1,139 | $839 | $1,518 |
| Austin Creek 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,455 | $881 | $3,482 |
| Austin Creek 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,682 | $990 | $4,740 |
| Austin Creek 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,079 | $1,470 | $7,407 |
| Austin Creek 4 Bedroom Apartments | $8,616 | $8,368 | $8,865 |
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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 $839. Pine Ridge has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $881. Here are the most affordable Austin Creek apartments for rent in Durham, NC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vivo Living Forest Hills | STDO - Studio | Studio,1BA | $839 |
| Pine Ridge | The Brightleaf 535 | 1BR,1BA | $881 |
| Woodlake Reserve | Bennett | 1BR,1BA | $885 |
| Emerald Place | Studio | Studio,1BA | $901 |
| Fox Chase | The Brightleaf 650 | 1BR,1BA | $907 |
| Amberton at Stonewater | Sunstone | 1BR,1BA | $968 |
| Audubon Lake | The Brightleaf 650 | 1BR,1BA | $1,019 |
| Bentley Ridge | The Brightleaf 535 | 1BR,1BA | $1,021 |
| The Sawyer | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,030 |
| Legacy at Meridian Apartments | Kensington | 1BR,1BA | $1,074 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Austin Creek, NC
As of January 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Austin Creek area is the $1.44 price per square foot B3R Model at Tradition at Stonewater in the in the Austin Creek neighborhood starting from $1,773. The second greatest value Austin Creek apartment is the Two bedrooms / Two bathrooms Model at The Berkeley At Southpoint starting at $1,559 with a $1.27 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tradition at Stonewater | B3R | 2BR,2BA | $1.44 |
| The Berkeley At Southpoint | Two bedrooms / Two bathrooms | 2BR,2BA | $1.27 |
| Highgate Townhomes | The Eno 1025 | 2BR,2BA | $1.36 |
| Sutton Station | The Duke 961a | 1BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| Greens of Pine Glen Apartments | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.44 |
| The Sawyer | A1 Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| Elevate the Park | The Magnolia | 1BR,1BA | $1.52 |
| Amberton at Stonewater | Sunstone | 1BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| Woodlake Reserve | Bennett | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| Fox Chase | The Brightleaf 650 | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
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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 $1,074.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Austin Creek?
The cheapest apartment in Austin Creek is Pine Ridge which is listed at $883, while the average apartment in Austin Creek costs $8,368.
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 8 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 $103 which is $8,265 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Austin Creek.
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