Room in House on Greatland Rd
1004 Greatland Rd
DurhamNC27703
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Eastern Durham Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $500 (37 Rentals)
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3048 Castle Loch Ln
DurhamNC27703
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36 Autumn Leaf Ln
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421 Feldspar Way
DurhamNC27703
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105 Snowy Egret Ct
DurhamNC27704
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3101 Primo Dr
DurhamNC27704
1516 E Geer St
DurhamNC27704
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Reserve @ Blu Townhomes
1237 Naples PlDurham, NC 27703
2736 Holloway St
DurhamNC27703
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3130 Gypsum Dr
DurhamNC27703
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BLU Station Apartments
518 N Hardee StDurham, NC 27703
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5547 Spindlewood Ct
DurhamNC27703
2736 Holloway St
DurhamNC27703
1477 Maplewood Dr
DurhamNC27704
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$1,109 - $5,6441 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Haven at Research Triangle Park
3001 New Haven DrDurham, NC 27703
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$1,200 - $1,9102 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 7
Foxridge Apartments
200 Foxridge CresDurham, NC 27703
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$1,203 - $2,133Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
MAA Research Park
400 Stone Lion DrDurham, NC 27703
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$1,214 - $1,6681 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Trails at Twin Lakes
70 Lynn RdDurham, NC 27703
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$1,215 - $1,9251 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Retreat at RTP
1533 Ellis RdDurham, NC 27703
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$1,320 - $1,858
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Artisan at Brightleaf
2015 Copper Leaf PkyDurham, NC 27703
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$1,358 - $2,408
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Ellis Station
2015 Watchorn StDurham, NC 27703
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$1,365 - $2,1601 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Fox Crossing Luxury Apartments
514 Pleasant DrDurham, NC 27703
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$1,427 - $3,2801 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Marquis Ellis Crossing
400 Advancement AveDurham, NC 27703
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$1,450 - $1,6503 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Pendleton Townhomes
314 S Woodcrest StDurham, NC 27703
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$1,465 - $2,520
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Ascend Brightleaf Apartments
2400 Sanders AveDurham, NC 27703
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Cedar Trace
3432 Carr RdDurham, NC 27703
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The Avenues at RTP
600 Discovery WayDurham, NC 27703
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Maple Creek
2816 Ross RdDurham, NC 27703
612 Kendall Dr
DurhamNC27703
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The Corners Apartments
1103 Tonti WayDurham, NC 27703
7709 Alexander Promenade PI ROOM #
RaleighNC27617
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$1,078 - $2,549
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Indigo Apartments
100 Adelaide CirMorrisville, NC 27560
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$1,218 - $2,284
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The Lex at Brier Creek
200 Wind River PkyMorrisville, NC 27560
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$1,381 - $2,2791 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Crossings at Alexander Place
7521 Windmill Harbor WayRaleigh, NC 27617
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$1,384 - $2,1201 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
ACCENT BRIER CREEK
7900 Accent Brier LnRaleigh, NC 27617
2510 Friedland Pl
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 | $1,378 | $1,198 | $1,458 |
| Eastern Durham 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,412 | $900 | $1,820 |
| Eastern Durham 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,712 | $725 | $2,770 |
| Eastern Durham 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,217 | $1,300 | $5,032 |
| Eastern Durham 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,309 | $1,650 | $2,725 |
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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 | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $1,127 |
| Indigo Apartments | A1BR | 1BR,1BA | $1,159 |
| Maple Creek | Garden | 2BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| Trails at Twin Lakes | 1 x 1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,214 |
| Springwood Park | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,269 |
| Retreat at RTP | Maple Deluxe | 1BR,1BA | $1,295 |
| The Lex at Brier Creek | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,303 |
| Artisan at Brightleaf | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,320 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Eastern Durham, NC
As of July 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Eastern 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 Eastern Durham apartment is the C2T Model at Avalon Townhomes Brier Creek starting at $2,455 with a $1.04 price per square foot in the South 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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| NightStar Village | Chestnut | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.10 |
| Avalon Townhomes Brier Creek | C2T | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.04 |
| ABODE at Stella View | Rowan | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.32 |
| Pendleton Townhomes | Four Bedroom Townhome | 4BR,2BA | $1.25 |
| Fox Crossing Luxury Apartments | Plymouth | 1BR,1BA | $1.51 |
| Maple Creek | Garden | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.26 |
| Springwood Park | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.52 |
| The Crossings at Alexander Place | A2 (The Ashley) | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
| MAA Research Park | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.57 |
| Trails at Twin Lakes | 1 x 1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
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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 $1,320.
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 $2,982.
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 120 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 $308 which is $2,674 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Eastern Durham.
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