
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Eastern Durham Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $900 (25 Rentals)


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Ascend Brightleaf Apartments

Retreat at RTP

Cedar Trace
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Indigo Apartments

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Eastern Durham, Durham, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Eastern Durham?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Durham Studio Apartments | $1,453 | $1,163 | $1,609 |
Eastern Durham 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,407 | $900 | $1,958 |
| Eastern Durham 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,731 | $1,100 | $2,388 |
| Eastern Durham 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,111 | $1,300 | $4,277 |
| Eastern Durham 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,386 | $1,650 | $5,376 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleEastern Durham, Durham, NC
Ranked #51
Among cities in North Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Eastern Durham Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Eastern Durham?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Eastern Durham is under $1,269.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Eastern Durham?
The cheapest apartment in Eastern Durham is Reserve @ Blu Townhomes which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in Eastern Durham costs $2,995.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Eastern Durham?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 45 regular apartments in Eastern Durham that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Eastern Durham?
Cheap apartments in Eastern Durham have an average cost of $350 which is $2,645 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Eastern Durham.
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