Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Durham Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $500 (88 Rentals)

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Encore at the Park
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$1,061 - $1,657
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$1,018 - $1,614
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$1,061 - $1,657
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Encore at the Park

2850 Courtney Creek BlvdDurham, NC 27713
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503 Canal St, Unit A
$1,075
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$1,075
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$1,075
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503 Canal St, Unit A

503 Canal StDurham, NC 27701

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Whetstone
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$1,359 - $2,184
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$1,234 - $2,059
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$125
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$1,359 - $2,184
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Whetstone

501 Willard StDurham, NC 27701
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Lantower Bullhouse
$1,345 - $2,656
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$1,244 - $2,555
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$101
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$1,345 - $2,656
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Lantower Bullhouse

504 E Pettigrew StDurham, NC 27701
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Artisan at Brightleaf
$1,336 - $1,993
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$1,277 - $1,934
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$59
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$1,336 - $1,993
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Artisan at Brightleaf

2015 Copper Leaf PkyDurham, NC 27703
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Liberty Warehouse
$1,418 - $3,384
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$1,374 - $3,340
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$1,418 - $3,384
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Liberty Warehouse

530 Foster StDurham, NC 27701
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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 Private Room with Walk-In Closet – Utilities & WiFi Included priced from $800. The Oaks at Northgate has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $899. Here are the most affordable East Durham apartments for rent in Durham, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Private Room with Walk-In Closet – Utilities & WiFi IncludedDillard (Inside Unit) - 1st floor - Suite A1BR,1BA$800
The Oaks at NorthgateThe Oak2BR,1BA$899
Reserve @ Blu Townhomes1x1 Standard- Call For Availability1BR,1BA$900
Carver Creek ApartmentsOne Bed, One Bath1BR,1BA$944
SoHo Apartment Homes1x1 Standard-Call for Availability1BR,1BA$950
BLU Station ApartmentsOne Bedroom Standard-Call For Availability1BR,1BA$975
Regency Place Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$999
Stonewood ApartmentsDogwood1BR,1BA$1,031
Haven at Research Triangle ParkA31BR,1BA$1,038

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Durham, NC

As of March 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Durham area is the $1.25 price per square foot Four Bedroom Townhome Model at Pendleton Townhomes in the in the East Durham neighborhood starting from $1,650. The second greatest value East Durham apartment is the 3 BEDROOM 2.5 BATH TOWNHOME Model at Emory Woods starting at $1,546 with a $1.19 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.
Pendleton TownhomesFour Bedroom Townhome4BR,2BA$1.25
Emory Woods3 BEDROOM 2.5 BATH TOWNHOME3BR,2.5BA$1.19
Forest Glen ApartmentsOak3BR,2BA$0.89
Balfour West2 Bedroom Townhome Renovated2BR,2.5BA$1.20
Encore at the ParkB12BR,2BA$1.24
Georgetown Manor2 bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.29
Monarch ApartmentsMonarch - 2 bed (without W/D units)2BR,2BA$1.20
Foxridge ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Two Bathroom 45%2BR,2BA$1.18
Rolling Hills ApartmentsRH 2B 1B2BR,1BA$1.31
Rippling Stream Townhomes1x1.51BR,1.5BA$1.32

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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 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 $1,038.

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

The cheapest apartment in East Durham is Private Room with Walk-In Closet – Utilities & WiFi Included which is listed at $800, while the average apartment in East Durham costs $2,985.

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 230 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 $473 which is $2,512 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Durham.

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