Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cardinal Lake Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $465 (28 Rentals)

How Many Bedrooms?Done
Price OptionsDone
Price Range
to
Note: Properties with the Total Monthly Price badge include all required fees. Hover over the badge for details.
Lifestyle Matching SearchDone
Learn more about Lifestyle Search
By AmenitiesDone
By Community TypeDone
Features and AvailabilityDone
Done

Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Cardinal Lake area of Durham.

Durham's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

Learn about Durham and the best places to live with original content written by Local Expert Billy K

Read Article

Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

Find income-restricted rentals and housing subsidies. Explore government programs designed to help low-income families secure stable, affordable housing.

Read Article
close
View Me
Avana On Broad
Rent Specials
$1,264 - $6,996

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,264 - $6,996
Total Monthly PriceVaries
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Avana On Broad

2335 Broad StDurham, NC 27704
  • Verified
  • Customer Reviewed
  • 3D Tour

Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

From theft to fire to water damage, the unexpected can happen to any renter. Discover why renters insurance is one of the smartest and most affordable investments you can make as a tenant.

Read Article
close
View Me
Forest Pointe 2
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Forest Pointe 2

1612 Sedgefield StDurham, NC 27705
close
View Me
JFK Towers
1 Bedroom Apartments

JFK Towers

4900 N Roxboro StDurham, NC 27704
Senior Living

How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Finding the right apartment starts with three things: location, cost, and amenities. Get the insider perspective from a real estate professional on how to nail all three.

Read Article
Showing Results 1-28, Page 1 of 1

Cardinal Lake, Durham, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Cardinal Lake Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Cardinal Lake area of Durham, NC is a Studio unit found at Vivo Living Durham priced from $799. Regency Place Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $899. Here are the most affordable Cardinal Lake apartments for rent in Durham, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vivo Living DurhamThe Carolinas - BStudio, 1BA$799
Regency Place Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR, 1BA$899
Strawberry Hill Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR, 1BA$900
Willowdaile111BR, 1BA$910
Crystal VillageEmerald1BR, 1BA$949
SoHo Apartment Homes1x1 Standard-Call for Availability1BR, 1BA$950
Croasdaile21D2BR, 1BA$999
Forest Pointe1 Bedroom Birch1BR, 1BA$1,020
Element at CreeksideOne Bedroom1BR, 1BA$1,034
The Element Apartments1x1 Standard- Call for Availability1BR, 1BA$1,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cardinal Lake, NC

As of September 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cardinal Lake area is the $1.41 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Sankofa Landing in the Downtown Durham neighborhood starting from $1,940. The second greatest value Cardinal Lake apartment is the F1 Model at Lodge at Croasdaile Farm in the Downtown Durham neighborhood starting at $1,725 with a $1.58 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cardinal Lake apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Sankofa Landing3 Bedroom3BR, 2BA$1.41
Lodge at Croasdaile FarmF12BR, 2BA$1.58
Element at CreeksideTwo Bed/Two Bath 1058 sq. ft.2BR, 2BA$1.32
Stonewood ApartmentsBirchwood2BR, 1BA$1.33
Magnolia Pointe1A - 80%1BR, 1BA$1.56
Regency Place Apartments1 BEDROOM & 1 BATH1BR, 1BA$1.24
Croasdaile11BZ1BR, 1BA$1.53
Reserve At StillwaterA1P1BR, 1BA$1.67
Strawberry Hill Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR, 1BA$1.38
Crystal VillageEmerald1BR, 1BA$1.51

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

Read Article
Decorative image

Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

Entering the rental market? Learn these simple tips and strategies to avoid common pitfalls and make confident choices. Rent with peace of mind.

Read Article

Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

Read Article
Decorative image

Quick Rent Budget Calculator

How much rent can you afford?

The common "Rule of Thumb" is that rent should be no more than 30% of your income. How much is that? Enter your monthly income and click "Calculate My Budget" to find out.

decorative image of people with a giant lease agreement

Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Cardinal Lake, Durham, NC

Ranked #53

Among cities in North Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

decorative image of woman handing cat to small boy

Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is happy to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across North Carolina including Cardinal Lake, Durham, and the greater Durham area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for proximity to parks, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendly amenities, and more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

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 $1,050.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Cardinal Lake?

The cheapest apartment in Cardinal Lake is Regency Place Apartments which is listed at $899, while the average apartment in Cardinal Lake costs $1,423.

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 40 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 $220 which is $1,203 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Cardinal Lake.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

Articles, How-To's, and Tips

decorative image for Durham's Best & Brightest: Insider Tips on Universities and Student Living in Nearby Apartments in Durham article

Durham's Best & Brightest: Insider Tips on Universities and Student Living in Nearby Apartments in Durham

Written by: Billy K

I'm Billy, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Durham, North Carolina.

decorative image for Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals article

Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

Written by: Robin Stewart

The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.

decorative image for How Commercial-to-Residential Property Conversions Help the Housing Crisis article

How Commercial-to-Residential Property Conversions Help the Housing Crisis

Written by: Robin Stewart

Many housing markets throughout America share a common complaint: a lack of affordable rental properties.

decorative image for Exploring Rental Options: Apartments, Townhomes, and Lofts - Oh My! article

Exploring Rental Options: Apartments, Townhomes, and Lofts - Oh My!

Written by: Robin Stewart

Where do you see yourself? When you think of home, sweet home, are you in a 3/2 apartment? Dreaming of a tall townhome? Maybe an industrial loft heavy on cool vibes is on your visioning board.