Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Durham Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $550 (148 Rentals)

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1809 Nellora Ln

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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 Studio unit found at Monarch Apartments priced from $650. Community Room Rental – Durham has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $840. Here are the most affordable East Durham apartments for rent in Durham, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Monarch ApartmentsMonarch - StudioStudio,1BA$650
Community Room Rental – DurhamDillard (Inside Unit) - 1st floor - Suite A1BR,1BA$840
Regency Place Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$899
Reserve @ Blu Townhomes1x1 Standard- Call For Availability1BR,1BA$900
SoHo Apartment Homes1x1 Standard-Call for Availability1BR,1BA$950
BLU Station ApartmentsOne Bedroom Standard-Call For Availability1BR,1BA$975
Rolling Hills ApartmentsRH 2B 1B2BR,1BA$995
901 South Apartments901 South - 1bed1BR,1BA$999
Forest Glen ApartmentsNoble2BR,2BA$1,039
MAA Research ParkE1Studio,1BA$1,043

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Durham, NC

As of September 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Durham area is the $1.10 price per square foot Willow Model at NightStar Village in the in the South Durham neighborhood starting from $2,574. The second greatest value East Durham apartment is the Pine Model at Forest Glen Apartments starting at $1,559 with a $1.16 price per square foot in the South Durham 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.
NightStar VillageWillow3BR,2.5BA$1.10
Forest Glen ApartmentsPine4BR,2BA$1.16
Pendleton TownhomesFour Bedroom Townhome4BR,2BA$1.25
Balfour West2 Bed 2.5 Bath Classic2BR,2.5BA$1.20
Triangle PlaceThe Juniper Renovated2BR,2BA$1.25
Georgetown Manor2 bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.29
Foxridge ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Two Bathroom 60%2BR,2BA$1.22
Maple CreekGarden2BR,1.5BA$1.26
Rolling Hills ApartmentsRH 2B 1B2BR,1BA$1.21
Regency Place Apartments1 BEDROOM & 1 BATH1BR,1BA$1.24

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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 a cheap apartment in East Durham?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Durham is under $1,043.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Durham?

The cheapest apartment in East Durham is Community Room Rental – Durham which is listed at $840, while the average apartment in East Durham costs $1,654.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Durham?

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 258 regular apartments in East Durham 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 East Durham?

Cheap apartments in East Durham have an average cost of $517 which is $1,137 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Durham.

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