Cheap Homes for Rent in the East Durham Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $500 (65 Rentals)

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1709 Avondale Dr

DurhamNC27701

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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 $799. 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$799
Community Room Rental – DurhamDillard (Inside Unit) - 1st floor - Suite A1BR,1BA$840
Rolling Hills ApartmentsRH 1B 1B1BR,1BA$850
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
Woodland Creek Townhomes and ApartmentsThe Longleaf Apartment1BR,1BA$1,050
Regency Place Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,050
Rippling Stream Townhomes2x1.52BR,1BA$1,076

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Durham, NC

As of July 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Durham area is the $1.10 price per square foot Chestnut Model at NightStar Village in the in the South Durham neighborhood starting from $2,749. The second greatest value East Durham apartment is the C2T Model at Avalon Townhomes Brier Creek starting at $2,530 with a $1.07 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 VillageChestnut3BR,2.5BA$1.10
Avalon Townhomes Brier CreekC2T3BR,2.5BA$1.07
MAA Research ParkC23BR,2BA$1.25
Pendleton TownhomesFour Bedroom Townhome4BR,2BA$1.25
Forest Glen ApartmentsOak3BR,2BA$1.27
Braxton at Brier CreekB12BR,2BA$1.27
Balfour West2 Bedroom Townhome Renovated2BR,2.5BA$1.29
Rippling Stream Townhomes2x1.52BR,1.5BA$1.09
Maple CreekGarden2BR,1.5BA$1.26
Woodland Creek Townhomes and ApartmentsThe Maple Townhome1BR,1.5BA$1.22

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Frequently Asked Questions about East Durham

What type of rentals are currently available in East Durham?

There are currently 359 Apartments for Rent in East Durham, NC with pricing that ranges from $815 to $7,661. There are also 314 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in East Durham ranging from $510 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 $510 to $4,800 with an average monthly rent of $2,000.

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 $5,084, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $750 to $3,200. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $900 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,650.

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