Cheap Homes for Rent in Eastern Durham Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $400 (12 Rentals)

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1809 Nellora Ln

DurhamNC27703

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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. MAA Research Park has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $923. 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
MAA Research ParkE1Studio,1BA$923
BLU Station ApartmentsOne Bedroom Standard-Call For Availability1BR,1BA$975
Haven at Research Triangle ParkA11BR,1BA$1,029
Indigo ApartmentsA1A1BR,1BA$1,111

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Eastern Durham, NC

As of April 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Eastern Durham area is the $1.08 price per square foot D2T Model at Avalon Townhomes Brier Creek in the in the South Durham neighborhood starting from $2,580. The second greatest value Eastern Durham apartment is the Rowan Model at Abode at Stella View starting at $2,750 with a $1.43 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$1.08
Abode at Stella ViewRowan3BR,2.5BA$1.43
Pendleton TownhomesFour Bedroom Townhome4BR,2BA$1.25
The Crossings at Alexander PlaceA4 (The Devon)1BR,1BA$1.46
Braxton at Brier CreekA21BR,1BA$1.45
Fox Crossing Luxury ApartmentsConcord1BR,1BA$1.68
Springwood Park2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.48
The Lex at Brier CreekA21BR,1BA$1.67
Retreat at RTPMaple Deluxe1BR,1BA$1.66
MAA Research ParkE1Studio ,1BA$1.66

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Eastern Durham, Durham, NC

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

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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 $900 to $5,124. There are also 128 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Eastern Durham ranging from $470 to $4,200.

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 $470 to $4,200 with an average monthly rent of $1,740.

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 $4,267, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,545 to $2,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,920 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,650.

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