Cheap Homes for Rent in Eastern Durham Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $500 (12 Rentals)

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Eastern Durham, Durham, NC Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Reserve @ Blu Townhomes1x1 Standard- Call For Availability1BR,1BA$900
BLU Station ApartmentsOne Bedroom Standard-Call For Availability1BR,1BA$975
Indigo ApartmentsA1AR1BR,1BA$1,034
Haven at Research Triangle ParkA31BR,1BA$1,038
MAA Research ParkE1Studio,1BA$1,073

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Eastern Durham, NC

As of March 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Eastern Durham area is the $1.27 price per square foot D2T Model at Avalon Townhomes Brier Creek in the in the South Durham neighborhood starting from $3,035. The second greatest value Eastern Durham apartment is the Rowan Model at Abode at Stella View starting at $2,650 with a $1.38 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Avalon Townhomes Brier CreekD2T4BR,3.5BA$1.27
Abode at Stella ViewRowan3BR,2.5BA$1.38
Amavi Brier CreekDT-D14BR,2.5BA$1.53
Pendleton TownhomesFour Bedroom Townhome4BR,2BA$1.25
The Crossings at Alexander PlaceC1 (The Jordan)3BR,2BA$1.41
Retreat at RTPWillow Deluxe3BR,2BA$1.43
Foxridge ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Two Bathroom 45%2BR,2BA$1.18
Springwood Park2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.48
Fox Crossing Luxury ApartmentsFranklin1BR,1BA$1.59
The Lex at Brier CreekA11BR,1BA$1.61

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Eastern Durham, Durham, NC

Ranked #55

Among cities in North Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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3.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Eastern Durham

What type of rentals are currently available in Eastern Durham?

There are currently 54 Apartments for Rent in Eastern Durham, NC with pricing that ranges from $710 to $5,271. There are also 116 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Eastern Durham ranging from $550 to $3,595.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Eastern Durham?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Eastern Durham ranges from $550 to $3,595 with an average monthly rent of $1,884.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Eastern Durham?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Eastern Durham range from $1,300 to $3,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,585 to $3,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,015 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,650.

Expert Rental Resources

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