Cheap Homes for Rent in Cardinal Lake Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $500 (5 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 1 Bed unit found at Regency Place Apartments priced from $799. Vivo Living Durham has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $799. Here are the most affordable Cardinal Lake apartments for rent in Durham, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Regency Place Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$799
Vivo Living DurhamThe CarolinasStudio,1BA$799
Crystal VillageEmerald1BR,1BA$969

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cardinal Lake, NC

As of July 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Cardinal Lake area is the $1.31 price per square foot 1 BEDROOM /DEN Model at Regency Place Apartments in the in the Downtown Durham neighborhood starting from $1,199. The second greatest value Cardinal Lake apartment is the One Bedroom One Bath (836 SF) Model at Avana On Broad starting at $1,275 with a $1.53 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.
Regency Place Apartments1 BEDROOM /DEN2BR,1BA$1.31
Avana On BroadOne Bedroom One Bath (836 SF)1BR,1BA$1.53
Independence Park1X1 W/ Sunroom Renovated1BR,1BA$1.65
Magnolia Pointe ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.40
Rippling Stream Townhomes1x1.51BR,1.5BA$1.43
Creekside LandingOne Bed/One Bath1BR,1BA$1.35
Reserve at StillwaterThe Oxford1BR,1BA$1.60
Stonewood ApartmentsDogwood1BR,1BA$1.43
The Element Apartments1x1 Upgraded- Call for Availability1BR,1BA$1.69
Crystal VillageEmerald1BR,1BA$1.54

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cardinal Lake

What type of rentals are currently available in Cardinal Lake?

There are currently 57 Apartments for Rent in Cardinal Lake, NC with pricing that ranges from $799 to $6,061. There are also 50 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Cardinal Lake ranging from $575 to $3,000.

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 $575 to $3,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,857.

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