Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Austin Creek Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $800 (41 Rentals)

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Fox Chase
1 Bedroom Apartments

Fox Chase

3601-3707 Highgate DrDurham, NC 27713
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Bentley Ridge
1 Bedroom Apartments

Bentley Ridge

5523 NC Highway 55Durham, NC 27713
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Southpoint Crossing
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Southpoint Crossing

1800 Southpoint Crossing 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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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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vivo Living Forest HillsSTDO - StudioStudio,1BA$839
Pine RidgeThe Brightleaf 5351BR,1BA$881
Woodlake ReserveBennett1BR,1BA$885
Emerald PlaceStudioStudio,1BA$901
Fox ChaseThe Brightleaf 6501BR,1BA$907
Amberton at StonewaterSunstone1BR,1BA$968
Audubon LakeThe Brightleaf 6501BR,1BA$1,019
Bentley RidgeThe Brightleaf 5351BR,1BA$1,021
The SawyerA11BR,1BA$1,030
Legacy at Meridian ApartmentsKensington1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Tradition at StonewaterB3R2BR,2BA$1.44
The Berkeley At SouthpointTwo bedrooms / Two bathrooms2BR,2BA$1.27
Highgate TownhomesThe Eno 10252BR,2BA$1.36
Sutton StationThe Duke 961a1BR,1BA$1.48
Greens of Pine Glen ApartmentsB12BR,2BA$1.44
The SawyerA1 Renovated1BR,1BA$1.30
Elevate the ParkThe Magnolia1BR,1BA$1.52
Amberton at StonewaterSunstone1BR,1BA$1.21
Woodlake ReserveBennett1BR,1BA$1.31
Fox ChaseThe Brightleaf 6501BR,1BA$1.40

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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 $1,074.

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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