
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Cardinal Lake Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $879 (19 Rentals)


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Cardinal Lake, Durham, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Cardinal Lake?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinal Lake Studio Apartments | $808 | $799 | $834 |
Cardinal Lake 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,331 | $879 | $3,693 |
| Cardinal Lake 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,577 | $899 | $4,576 |
| Cardinal Lake 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,806 | $1,325 | $4,909 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCardinal Lake, Durham, NC
Ranked #57
Among cities in North Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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3.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cardinal Lake Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Cardinal Lake?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Cardinal Lake is under $1,099.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Cardinal Lake?
The cheapest apartment in Cardinal Lake is Willowdaile which is listed at $879, while the average apartment in Cardinal Lake costs $1,645.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Cardinal Lake?
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 50 regular apartments in Cardinal Lake 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 Cardinal Lake?
Cheap apartments in Cardinal Lake have an average cost of $466 which is $1,179 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Cardinal Lake.
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