Cheap Homes for Rent in Eastern Durham Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $600 (16 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 BLU Station Apartments priced from $950. Indigo Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,019. Here are the most affordable Eastern Durham apartments for rent in Durham, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
BLU Station ApartmentsOne Bedroom Standard-Call For Availability1BR,1BA$950
Indigo ApartmentsA1AR1BR,1BA$1,019
Foxridge ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Two Bathroom 45%2BR,2BA$1,087
Haven at Research Triangle ParkA1R1BR,1BA$1,125
The Crossings at Alexander PlaceA1 (The Abby)1BR,1BA$1,150

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Eastern Durham, NC

As of January 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Eastern Durham area is the $1.30 price per square foot D2T Model at Avalon Townhomes Brier Creek in the in the South Durham neighborhood starting from $3,090. The second greatest value Eastern Durham apartment is the DT-D1 Model at Amavi Brier Creek starting at $2,500 with a $1.53 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Avalon Townhomes Brier CreekD2T4BR,3.5BA$1.30
Amavi Brier CreekDT-D14BR,2.5BA$1.53
Pendleton TownhomesFour Bedroom Townhome4BR,2BA$1.33
Retreat at RTPCedar2BR,2BA$1.37
Foxridge ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Two Bathroom 60%2BR,2BA$1.52
Marquis Ellis Crossing1C1BR,1BA$1.55
Fox Crossing Luxury ApartmentsConcord1BR,1BA$1.59
Springwood Park2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.48
Cortland Brier CreekLaurel1BR,1BA$1.66
The Crossings at Alexander PlaceA1 (The Abby)1BR,1BA$1.39

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Frequently Asked Questions about Eastern Durham

What type of rentals are currently available in Eastern Durham?

There are currently 52 Apartments for Rent in Eastern Durham, NC with pricing that ranges from $565 to $7,334. There are also 119 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Eastern Durham ranging from $650 to $3,750.

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 $650 to $3,750 with an average monthly rent of $2,141.

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 $1,410 to $7,334, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,500 to $3,100. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,695 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,295.

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