
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Emoryville Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $500 (33 Rentals)
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Room in House on Formosa Ave

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Room in Townhome on Fitchie Pl

Rolling Hills Apartments

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Encore at the Park

Forest Glen Apartments

Lakeside Gardens

MAA Research Park

Triangle Place

Elevate the Park

Retreat at RTP

Southpoint Glen
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2312 S Roxboro St

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Emory Woods

2146 Charles St

Avon Crossings

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The Churchill
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2145 Charles St
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 | $1,091 | $1,083 | $1,093 |
| Emoryville 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,229 | $900 | $3,220 |
| Emoryville 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,514 | $1,050 | $6,178 |
| Emoryville 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,564 | $1,200 | $4,909 |
| Emoryville 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,196 | $1,499 | $5,106 |
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There are currently 33 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. Encore at the Park has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,044. 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 |
| Encore at the Park | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,044 |
| Lakeside Gardens | One Bed and One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,070 |
| MAA Research Park | E1 | Studio,1BA | $1,083 |
| Elevate the Park | The Birch | 1BR,1BA | $1,149 |
| Retreat at RTP | Maple Deluxe | 1BR,1BA | $1,160 |
| Southpoint Glen | Dogwood | 1BR,1BA | $1,172 |
| Roxboro Quads | Roxboro Quads - 2 BR | 2BR,1BA | $1,195 |
| Woodland Creek Apartments | 1 bedroom 1.5 bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,199 |
| Forest Glen Apartments | Oak | 3BR,2BA | $1,200 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Emoryville, NC
As of February 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Emoryville area is the $1.31 price per square foot Raritan Model at Braxton Townhomes in the in the Fayetteville Street Corridor neighborhood starting from $2,434. The second greatest value Emoryville apartment is the 3 BEDROOM 2.5 BATH TOWNHOME Model at Emory Woods starting at $1,678 with a $1.29 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 | Raritan | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.31 |
| Emory Woods | 3 BEDROOM 2.5 BATH TOWNHOME | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.29 |
| Encore at the Park | B3 | 2BR,2BA | $1.18 |
| Forest Glen Apartments | Oak | 3BR,2BA | $1.02 |
| Balfour West | 2 Bedroom Townhome Renovated | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.20 |
| Taylor's Pond | The Eno 1162 | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.13 |
| The Churchill | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.38 |
| Woodland Creek Apartments | 1 bedroom 1 bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| Triangle Place | The Willow Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| Retreat at RTP | Maple Deluxe | 1BR,1BA | $1.48 |
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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 $1,880.
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 117 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 $910 which is $970 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Emoryville.
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