
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Emoryville Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $500 (31 Rentals)
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Room in House on Wiltshire Pl

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Room in Duplex on Romeria Dr

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Triangle Place
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Forest Glen Apartments

Room in Duplex on S Alston Ave

Lakeside Gardens

MAA Research Park

Encore at the Park

Retreat at RTP
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Emory Woods

520 Commonwealth St

The Churchill
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Emoryville, Durham, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Emoryville?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emoryville Studio Apartments | $1,083 | $1,083 | $1,083 |
| Emoryville 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,381 | $900 | $3,199 |
| Emoryville 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,442 | $1,049 | $2,015 |
| Emoryville 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,985 | $1,299 | $4,559 |
| Emoryville 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,475 | $1,600 | $3,718 |
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There are currently 31 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Emoryville Neighborhood of Durham, NC.
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Cheapest Available Emoryville Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Emoryville 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 $1,015. Here are the most affordable Emoryville 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 | $1,015 |
| Forest Glen Apartments | Noble | 2BR,2BA | $1,049 |
| Lakeside Gardens | One Bed and One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,070 |
| MAA Research Park | E1 | Studio,1BA | $1,083 |
| Encore at the Park | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,094 |
| Roxboro Quads | Lovely, Affordably Updated Dwelling in Central ... | 2BR,1BA | $1,095 |
| Retreat at RTP | Maple Deluxe | 1BR,1BA | $1,115 |
| Southpoint Glen | Dogwood | 1BR,1BA | $1,145 |
| Woodland Creek Apartments | 1 bedroom 1.5 bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,199 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Emoryville, NC
As of December 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Emoryville 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 Emoryville 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 Emoryville 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 |
| 501 Towns-Lexington Street Apartments | B1.5 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.26 |
| Balfour West | 2 Bedroom Townhome Renovated | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.20 |
| Taylor's Pond | The Eno 1162 | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.14 |
| Emory Woods | 2 BEDROOM 1 BATH (1020 SF) | 2BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| The Churchill | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.36 |
| Woodland Creek Apartments | 1 bedroom 1 bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| Encore at the Park | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| Triangle Place | The Willow Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1.24 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Emoryville Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Emoryville?
The cheapest apartment in Emoryville is Rolling Hills Apartments which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in Emoryville costs $2,423.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Emoryville?
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 123 regular apartments in Emoryville 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 Emoryville?
Cheap apartments in Emoryville have an average cost of $1,063 which is $1,360 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Emoryville.
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