
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the East Durham Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $1,103 (14 Rentals)


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Whetstone

Brightleaf on Main

605 West End

The Ramsey

Griffin Durham
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Rigsbee Collection

GeerHouse

Durham Hosiery Mill Apartments

2232 Page Rd

600 S Duke St

Camden Durham
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Durham?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
East Durham Studio Apartments | $1,485 | $1,103 | $3,198 |
| East Durham 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,600 | $750 | $5,120 |
| East Durham 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,969 | $899 | $5,770 |
| East Durham 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,324 | $1,300 | $7,343 |
| East Durham 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,336 | $1,650 | $2,770 |
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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 $1,099.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Durham?
The cheapest apartment in East Durham is Brightleaf on Main which is listed at $1,204, while the average apartment in East Durham costs $2,907.
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 263 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 $488 which is $2,419 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Durham.
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