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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 $859. BLU Station Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable East Durham apartments for rent in Durham, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Regency Place Apartments2 Bedroom-1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$859
BLU Station ApartmentsOne Bedroom Standard-Call For Availability1BR,1BA$950
Indigo ApartmentsA1A1BR,1BA$959
Triangle PlaceThe Willow Renovated1BR,1BA$980
SoHo Apartment Homes1x1 Standard-Call for Availability1BR,1BA$1,000
Haven at Research Triangle ParkA1R1BR,1BA$1,009
Hardee Street1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,014
West VillageA1A-11BR,1BA$1,061
Encore at the ParkA11BR,1BA$1,096

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Durham, NC

As of September 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Durham area is the $1.12 price per square foot Tanasee Model at Houndswood Village in the in the South Durham neighborhood starting from $2,617. 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 VillageTanasee3BR,2.5BA$1.12
Braxton TownhomesRaritan3BR,2.5BA$1.29
Pendleton Townhome Apartments4 Bedroom4BR,2BA$1.33
Emory Woods3 BEDROOM 2.5 BATH TOWNHOME3BR,2.5BA$1.30
Braxton at Brier CreekB12BR,2BA$1.24
Balfour West2 Bedroom Townhome Renovated2BR,2.5BA$1.29
Encore at the ParkB12BR,2BA$1.25
Stonewood ApartmentsOakwood2BR,2BA$1.30
Regency Place Apartments1 BEDROOM /DEN2BR,1BA$1.31
Triangle PlaceThe Willow Renovated1BR,1BA$1.11

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East Durham, Durham, NC

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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 $7,145. There are also 316 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in East Durham ranging from $525 to $4,000.

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 $525 to $4,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,928.

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 $7,145, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,200 to $4,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,695 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,336.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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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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