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421 Feldspar Way
DurhamNC27703
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Eastern Durham Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $500 (27 Rentals)
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3048 Castle Loch Ln
DurhamNC27703
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36 Autumn Leaf Ln
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1330 Farm Pond Trl
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105 Snowy Egret Ct
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2206 Terrawood Dr
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5547 Spindlewood Ct
DurhamNC27703
1516 E Geer St
DurhamNC27704
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2019 Sandwood Loch Dr
DurhamNC27703
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Reserve @ Blu Townhomes
1237 Naples PlDurham, NC 27703
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3101 Primo Dr
DurhamNC27704
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$923 - $4,283Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
MAA Research Park
400 Stone Lion DrDurham, NC 27703
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$975 - $1,2991 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For Availability
BLU Station Apartments
518 N Hardee StDurham, NC 27703
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$990 - $5,3661 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Haven at Research Triangle Park
3001 New Haven DrDurham, NC 27703
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$1,200 - $1,3892 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 7
Foxridge Apartments
200 Foxridge CresDurham, NC 27703
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$1,209 - $1,856
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Artisan at Brightleaf
2015 Copper Leaf PkyDurham, NC 27703
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$1,214 - $1,6681 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For Availability
Trails at Twin Lakes
70 Lynn RdDurham, NC 27703
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$1,265 - $1,8851 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Retreat at RTP
1533 Ellis RdDurham, NC 27703
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Cedar Trace
3432 Carr RdDurham, NC 27703
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Maple Creek
2816 Ross RdDurham, NC 27703
2814 Rochelle St
DurhamNC27703
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The Avenues at RTP
600 Discovery WayDurham, NC 27703
7709 Alexander Promenade PI ROOM #
RaleighNC27617
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Indigo Apartments
100 Adelaide CirMorrisville, NC 27560
Durham's Best Affordable Neighborhoods
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The Crossings at Alexander Place
7521 Windmill Harbor WayRaleigh, NC 27617
2501 Huntscroft Ln
RaleighNC27617
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Clairmont at Brier Creek
7651 Brier Creek PkyRaleigh, NC 27617
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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 | $1,403 | $923 | $1,609 |
| Eastern Durham 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,396 | $900 | $1,958 |
| Eastern Durham 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,722 | $1,100 | $2,364 |
| Eastern Durham 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,120 | $1,300 | $4,283 |
| Eastern Durham 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,319 | $1,650 | $2,720 |
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Cheapest Available Eastern Durham Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Eastern Durham area of Durham, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Reserve @ Blu Townhomes priced from $900. BLU Station Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $975. Here are the most affordable Eastern Durham apartments for rent in Durham, NC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Reserve @ Blu Townhomes | 1x1 Standard- Call For Availability | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| BLU Station Apartments | One Bedroom Standard-Call For Availability | 1BR,1BA | $975 |
| Haven at Research Triangle Park | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,029 |
| Indigo Apartments | A1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,077 |
| MAA Research Park | E1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,098 |
| The Crossings at Alexander Place | A3 (The Addison) | 1BR,1BA | $1,149 |
| Artisan at Brightleaf | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,209 |
| Retreat at RTP | Maple Deluxe | 1BR,1BA | $1,235 |
| Braxton at Brier Creek | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,269 |
| Springwood Park | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,269 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Eastern Durham, NC
As of April 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Eastern Durham area is the $1.40 price per square foot Rowan Model at Abode at Stella View in the in the South Durham neighborhood starting from $2,700. The second greatest value Eastern Durham apartment is the Four Bedroom Townhome Model at Pendleton Townhomes starting at $1,650 with a $1.25 price per square foot in the East Durham neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Eastern Durham apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Abode at Stella View | Rowan | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.40 |
| Pendleton Townhomes | Four Bedroom Townhome | 4BR,2BA | $1.25 |
| Marquis Ellis Crossing | 2B | 2BR,2BA | $1.41 |
| The Corners Apartments | B3- The Wilmington | 2BR,2BA | $1.71 |
| The Crossings at Alexander Place | A4 (The Devon) | 1BR,1BA | $1.52 |
| Braxton at Brier Creek | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| Fox Crossing Luxury Apartments | Concord | 1BR,1BA | $1.68 |
| Springwood Park | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| Retreat at RTP | Maple Deluxe | 1BR,1BA | $1.62 |
| MAA Research Park | E1 | Studio ,1BA | $1.66 |
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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 42 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 $336 which is $2,659 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Eastern Durham.
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