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East Durham, Durham, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Durham Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Durham area of Durham, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Regency Place Apartments priced from $899. BLU Station Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable East Durham apartments for rent in Durham, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Regency Place Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$899
BLU Station ApartmentsOne Bedroom Standard-Call For Availability1BR,1BA$950
Haven at Research Triangle ParkA11BR,1BA$984
Monarch ApartmentsOne Bed, One Bath1BR,1BA$995
901 South1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$999
Stonewood ApartmentsDogwood1BR,1BA$999
SoHo Apartment Homes1x1 Standard-Call for Availability1BR,1BA$1,000
MAA Research ParkE1Studio,1BA$1,023
Rippling Stream Townhomes1x1.51BR,1BA$1,065
Reserve at StillwaterThe Oxford1BR,1BA$1,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Durham, NC

As of June 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Durham area is the $1.16 price per square foot Balsam Model at Houndswood Village in the in the South Durham neighborhood starting from $2,750. The second greatest value East Durham apartment is the Raritan Model at Braxton Townhomes starting at $2,399 with a $1.29 price per square foot in the Fayetteville Street Corridor neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Durham apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Houndswood VillageBalsam3BR,3.5BA$1.16
Braxton TownhomesRaritan3BR,2.5BA$1.29
Forest Glen ApartmentsPine4BR,2BA$1.35
Pendleton Townhome Apartments4 Bedroom4BR,2BA$1.33
Encore at the ParkB12BR,2BA$1.27
Emory Woods2 BEDROOM 1 BATH (1020 SF)2BR,1BA$1.21
Woodland Creek Apartments1 bedroom 1 bathroom1BR,1BA$1.38
Juniper Square ApartmentsThe Terrace2BR,1BA$1.35
Rippling Stream Townhomes1x1.51BR,1.5BA$1.30
Monarch ApartmentsOne Bed, One Bath1BR,1BA$1.29

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East Durham, Durham, NC

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Central Durham, NC. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendliness, and other valuable search options. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Durham Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in East Durham?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in East Durham is at MAA Research Park listed at $1,023.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom East Durham Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Durham Apartment is $899 at Regency Place Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom East Durham Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in East Durham is starting from $1,099 at Rippling Stream Townhomes.

What is the most affordable East Durham Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap East Durham Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Churchill and starts from $1,476.

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