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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 $749. The Oaks at Northgate has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $875. Here are the most affordable East Durham apartments for rent in Durham, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Monarch ApartmentsEmbrace Elegant Living at Monarch Apartments in...Studio,1BA$749
The Oaks at NorthgateThe Magnolia1BR,1BA$875
Regency Place Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$899
Rolling Hills ApartmentsRH 1B 1B1BR,1BA$900
Carver Creek ApartmentsOne Bed, One Bath1BR,1BA$944
SoHo Apartment Homes1x1 Standard-Call for Availability1BR,1BA$950
BLU Station ApartmentsOne Bedroom Standard-Call For Availability1BR,1BA$950
Indigo ApartmentsA1B1BR,1BA$966
Haven at Research Triangle ParkA11BR,1BA$968
Triangle PlaceThe Willow1BR,1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Durham, NC

As of December 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Durham area is the $1.28 price per square foot Maverick Model at Braxton Townhomes in the in the Fayetteville Street Corridor neighborhood starting from $1,994. The second greatest value East Durham apartment is the Pine Model at Forest Glen Apartments starting at $1,600 with a $1.19 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.
Braxton TownhomesMaverick3BR,2.5BA$1.28
Forest Glen ApartmentsPine4BR,2BA$1.19
Pendleton TownhomesFour Bedroom Townhome4BR,2BA$1.33
Balfour West2 Bedroom Townhome Renovated2BR,2.5BA$1.20
Foxridge ApartmentsThree Bedroom Two Bathroom 60%3BR,2BA$1.10
Emory Woods2 BEDROOM 1 BATH (1020 SF)2BR,1BA$1.21
Rippling Stream Townhomes2x1.52BR,1.5BA$1.11
Encore at the ParkA11BR,1BA$1.22
Triangle PlaceThe Willow Renovated1BR,1BA$1.21
Regency Place Apartments2 Bedroom-1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.29

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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 352 Apartments for Rent in East Durham, NC with pricing that ranges from $450 to $7,204. There are also 301 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in East Durham ranging from $595 to $5,750.

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 $595 to $5,750 with an average monthly rent of $2,130.

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 $1,245 to $7,204, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,375 to $4,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,650 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,600.

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