
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ed Cook Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $700 (32 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Ed Cook area of Durham.


Rolling Hills Apartments

Lakeside Gardens

Room in Duplex on Romeria Dr

Woodland Creek Townhomes and Apartments

Haven at Research Triangle Park

Triangle Place

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MAA Research Park

Retreat at RTP

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Encore at the Park

Forest Glen Apartments

Emory Woods

Elevate the Park

Avon Crossings

1107 Dayton St
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1107 Dayton St, Unit D

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Ellis Station

Fox Crossing Luxury Apartments

Balfour West

Marquis Ellis Crossing
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1220 S Roxboro St, Unit 4

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The Churchill

1622 Holly Grove Way

1634 Holly Grove Way

1641 Snow Mass Way

1619 Snow Mass Way

3114 Courtney Creek Blvd
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Ed Cook, Durham, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Ed Cook?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ed Cook Studio Apartments | $1,355 | $1,098 | $1,458 |
| Ed Cook 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,334 | $775 | $3,637 |
| Ed Cook 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,612 | $995 | $2,796 |
| Ed Cook 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,746 | $1,385 | $5,375 |
| Ed Cook 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,690 | $1,650 | $1,774 |
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There are currently 32 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Ed Cook Neighborhood of Durham, NC.
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Cheapest Available Ed Cook Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Ed Cook area of Durham, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Rolling Hills Apartments priced from $850. Lakeside Gardens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,025. Here are the most affordable Ed Cook apartments for rent in Durham, NC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rolling Hills Apartments | RH 1B 1B | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Lakeside Gardens | One Bed and One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,025 |
| Woodland Creek Townhomes and Apartments | The Longleaf Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| The Village at Auburn Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,184 |
| Triangle Place | The Willow Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1,205 |
| Retreat at RTP | Maple Deluxe | 1BR,1BA | $1,215 |
| Encore at the Park | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,241 |
| Springwood Park | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,269 |
| Elevate the Park | The Willow | 1BR,1BA | $1,299 |
| Avon Crossings | Two Bed and One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,315 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ed Cook, NC
As of July 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ed Cook area is the $1.43 price per square foot Raritan Model at Braxton Townhomes in the in the Fayetteville Street Corridor neighborhood starting from $2,672. The second greatest value Ed Cook 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 Ed Cook apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Braxton Townhomes | Raritan | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.43 |
| Pendleton Townhomes | Four Bedroom Townhome | 4BR,2BA | $1.25 |
| MAA Research Park | B5 | 2BR,2BA | $1.26 |
| Emory Woods | 2 BEDROOM 1.5 BATH TOWNHOME | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.10 |
| Forest Glen Apartments | Oak | 3BR,2BA | $1.27 |
| Woodland Creek Townhomes and Apartments | The Maple Townhome | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.22 |
| Encore at the Park | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| Triangle Place | The Willow Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| The Village at Auburn Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| Lakeside Gardens | One Bed and One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.47 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ed Cook Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Ed Cook?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Ed Cook is under $1,315.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Ed Cook?
The cheapest apartment in Ed Cook is Rolling Hills Apartments which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in Ed Cook costs $1,690.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Ed Cook?
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 91 regular apartments in Ed Cook 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 Ed Cook?
Cheap apartments in Ed Cook have an average cost of $825 which is $865 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ed Cook.
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