Apartments for Rent in the East Durham Neighborhood of Durham, NC (685 Rentals)

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Ellis Station
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$1,433 - $2,528
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Ellis Station

2015 Watchorn StDurham, NC 27703
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Wye Junction
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$1,570 - $9,266
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Wye Junction

701 Washington StDurham, NC 27701
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Griffin Durham
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$1,477 - $4,059
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Griffin Durham

509 N Mangum StDurham, NC 27701
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Beckon
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$2,077 - $4,644
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Beckon

311 Liggett StDurham, NC 27701
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Cortland Bull City
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$1,489 - $5,862
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Cortland Bull City

600 Willard StDurham, NC 27701
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Independence Park
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$1,408 - $1,986
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Independence Park

215 William Penn PlzDurham, NC 27704
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The Churchill
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$1,549 - $2,063
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The Churchill

1400 E Cornwallis RdDurham, NC 27713
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East Durham - One of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Durham

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605 West End
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$1,356 - $3,425
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605 West End

605 W Chapel Hill StDurham, NC 27701
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Whetstone
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$1,275 - $2,175
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Whetstone

501 Willard StDurham, NC 27701
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Lantower Bullhouse
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$1,514 - $3,585
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Lantower Bullhouse

504 E Pettigrew StDurham, NC 27701
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Encore at the Park
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$1,230 - $1,683
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Encore at the Park

2850 Courtney Creek BlvdDurham, NC 27713
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Durham. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Family-Friendly Rating

Do you have a family with kids? Amongst all of the submarkets in Durham, this section of town is now ranked as one of the finest neighborhoods for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly communities have features that support parents and kids in having fun and being healthy together. This includes features like parks, pet amenities, playgrounds, and more.

Outdoors Rating

Are you somebody that needs to live with access to nice outdoor spaces? East Durham is a highly-rated submarket for having the outdoors, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Luxury Living Rating

This part of town is one of the best luxury neighborhoods in town, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like saunas, pools, sport courts, maid services, views, access to parks, and amenities like granite countertops, range hoods, and high-end appliances. Other luxury items often include tile, hardwood, and fine carpeting, sports like tennis and raquetball, and for some communities, even a doorman to greet residents.

Pet Friendly Rating

Have dogs or cats? This area ranks highly for raising pets (dogs and cats), with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Frequently Asked Questions about East Durham

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the East Durham area of Durham, NC?

As of today, August 23, 2026, there are currently 685 available East Durham apartments priced from $795 to $7,661, with an average monthly rent of $1,969.

How much are Studio apartments in East Durham?

There are currently 147 Studio Apartments in East Durham with rent ranges from $1,150 to $3,801 with an average price of $1,545.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom East Durham Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in East Durham ranges from $795 to $4,200 with an average monthly rent of $1,714.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in East Durham cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in East Durham range from $900 to $7,661. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,086.

How expensive are East Durham Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 102 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in East Durham on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,300 to $6,103 - averaging $2,256 for the location.

Expert Rental Resources

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

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Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.