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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 $799. Haven at Research Triangle Park has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $945. 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$799
Haven at Research Triangle ParkA11BR,1BA$945
BLU Station ApartmentsOne Bedroom Standard-Call For Availability1BR,1BA$950
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
Reserve at StillwaterThe Oxford1BR,1BA$1,000
Vanguard1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,025
Indigo ApartmentsA1AR1BR,1BA$1,082

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Durham, NC

As of July 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Durham area is the $1.13 price per square foot Balsam Model at Houndswood Village in the in the South Durham neighborhood starting from $2,695. 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$1.13
Braxton TownhomesRaritan3BR,2.5BA$1.29
Forest Glen ApartmentsPine4BR,2BA$1.35
Pendleton Townhome Apartments4 Bedroom4BR,2BA$1.33
MAA Research ParkB32BR,2BA$1.34
Encore at the ParkB12BR,2BA$1.26
Emory Woods2 BEDROOM 1 BATH (1020 SF)2BR,1BA$1.21
Regency Place Apartments1 BEDROOM /DEN2BR,1BA$1.31
Triangle PlaceThe Willow1BR,1BA$1.25
Monarch ApartmentsOne Bed, One Bath1BR,1BA$1.29

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Frequently Asked Questions about East Durham

What type of rentals are currently available in East Durham?

There are currently 348 Apartments for Rent in East Durham, NC with pricing that ranges from $450 to $10,747. There are also 304 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in East Durham ranging from $265 to $4,200.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in East Durham?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in East Durham ranges from $265 to $4,200 with an average monthly rent of $1,869.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in East Durham?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in East Durham range from $1,295 to $10,747, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,250 to $4,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,495 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,750.

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