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property at 600 S Duke St

$1,100 - $2,000

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600 S Duke St

DurhamNC27701

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East Durham - One of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Durham

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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 Rolling Hills Apartments priced from $835. Private Room with Walk-In Closet – Utilities & WiFi Included 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
Rolling Hills ApartmentsRH 1B 1B1BR,1BA$835
Private Room with Walk-In Closet – Utilities & WiFi IncludedDillard (Inside Unit) - 1st floor - Suite A1BR,1BA$840
The Oaks at NorthgateThe Oak2BR,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
Haven at Research Triangle ParkA11BR,1BA$978
Indigo ApartmentsA1A1BR,1BA$1,036
Rippling Stream Townhomes2x1.52BR,1BA$1,054
MAA Research ParkE1Studio,1BA$1,088

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Durham, NC

As of June 03, 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 Oak Model at Forest Glen Apartments starting at $1,501 with a $1.27 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
Forest Glen ApartmentsOak3BR,2BA$1.27
Balfour West2 Bedroom Townhome Renovated2BR,2.5BA$1.29
Triangle PlaceThe Juniper2BR,2BA$1.08
Georgetown Manor2 bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.29
Monarch ApartmentsMonarch - 2 bed (With W/D units)2BR,2BA$1.30
Stonewood ApartmentsOakwood2BR,2BA$1.20
Foxridge ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Two Bathroom 60%2BR,2BA$1.33
Woodland Creek Townhomes and ApartmentsThe Longleaf Apartment1BR,1BA$1.27
Rippling Stream Townhomes1x1.51BR,1.5BA$1.33

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about East Durham

What type of rentals are currently available in East Durham?

There are currently 358 Apartments for Rent in East Durham, NC with pricing that ranges from $775 to $7,343. There are also 284 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in East Durham ranging from $420 to $4,800.

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 $420 to $4,800 with an average monthly rent of $2,092.

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 $1,300 to $7,343, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,050 to $3,429. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $900 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,650.

Expert Rental Resources

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Your Guide to the Top 10 Affordable Neighborhoods to Rent in Durham, NC

Written by: Billy K

I'm Billy, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Durham, North Carolina. And if you’re considering settling down in Durham, you’re in luck.

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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

Written by: Robin Stewart

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