Cheap Homes for Rent in Cardinal Lake Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $500 (7 Rentals)

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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 $859. Here are the most affordable Cardinal Lake apartments for rent in Durham, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vivo Living DurhamThe CarolinasStudio,1BA$799
Regency Place Apartments2 Bedroom-1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$859
Crystal VillageEmerald1BR,1BA$969

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cardinal Lake, NC

As of September 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Cardinal Lake area is the $1.39 price per square foot C1 - Premier with Carport Model at Crossdale Flats in the in the Downtown Durham neighborhood starting from $1,699. The second greatest value Cardinal Lake apartment is the Oakwood Model at Stonewood Apartments starting at $1,299 with a $1.30 price per square foot in the Downtown Durham neighborhood. 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.
Crossdale FlatsC1 - Premier with Carport3BR,2BA$1.39
Stonewood ApartmentsOakwood2BR,2BA$1.30
Reserve at StillwaterThe Stranton2BR,2BA$1.37
The Oaks at NorthgateThe Maple2BR,2BA$1.56
Regency Place Apartments1 BEDROOM /DEN2BR,1BA$1.31
Avana On BroadOne Bedroom One Bath (836 SF)1BR,1BA$1.50
Magnolia Pointe ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.40
Rippling Stream Townhomes1x1.51BR,1.5BA$1.38
Creekside LandingOne Bed/One Bath1BR,1BA$1.38
Crystal VillageEmerald1BR,1BA$1.54

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Cardinal Lake, Durham, NC

Ranked #56

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cardinal Lake

What type of rentals are currently available in Cardinal Lake?

There are currently 58 Apartments for Rent in Cardinal Lake, NC with pricing that ranges from $799 to $6,158. There are also 61 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Cardinal Lake ranging from $550 to $2,895.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Cardinal Lake?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Cardinal Lake ranges from $550 to $2,895 with an average monthly rent of $1,817.

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