
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ed Cook Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $400 (19 Rentals)
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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 | $1,417 | $1,088 | $1,500 |
| Ed Cook 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,393 | $450 | $2,176 |
| Ed Cook 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,576 | $1,075 | $2,850 |
| Ed Cook 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,005 | $1,375 | $3,300 |
| Ed Cook 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,300 | $1,600 | $2,423 |
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There are currently 19 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 $900. Triangle Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $995. 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 | $900 |
| Triangle Place | The Willow | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| Encore at the Park | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,058 |
| Lakeside Gardens | One Bed and One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,070 |
| MAA Research Park | E1 | Studio,1BA | $1,088 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ed Cook, NC
As of January 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ed Cook area is the $1.28 price per square foot Maverick Model at Braxton Townhomes in the in the Fayetteville Street Corridor neighborhood starting from $1,994. The second greatest value Ed Cook apartment is the Pine Model at Forest Glen Apartments starting at $1,600 with a $1.19 price per square foot in the South 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 | Maverick | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.28 |
| Forest Glen Apartments | Pine | 4BR,2BA | $1.19 |
| Pendleton Townhomes | Four Bedroom Townhome | 4BR,2BA | $1.33 |
| Emory Woods | 3 BEDROOM 2.5 BATH TOWNHOME | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.30 |
| The Village at Auburn Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.21 |
| Balfour West | 2 Bedroom Townhome Renovated | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.20 |
| The Churchill | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.38 |
| Woodland Creek Apartments | 1 bedroom 1 bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| Encore at the Park | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| Triangle Place | The Willow Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
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 $1,199.
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 $900, while the average apartment in Ed Cook costs $2,336.
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 125 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 $1,017 which is $1,319 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ed Cook.
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