Cheap Homes for Rent in Northeast Central Durham Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $400 (18 Rentals)

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property at 404 Formosa Ave

$780 - $925

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$780 - $925

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404 Formosa Ave

DurhamNC27707

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Northeast Central Durham, Durham, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Northeast Central Durham Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Northeast Central Durham area of Durham, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Private Room with Walk-In Closet – Utilities & WiFi Included priced from $800. The Ramsey has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,280. Here are the most affordable Northeast Central Durham apartments for rent in Durham, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Private Room with Walk-In Closet – Utilities & WiFi IncludedDillard (Inside Unit) - 1st floor - Suite A1BR,1BA$800
The RamseyS1BStudio,1BA$1,280
1107 Dayton St1107 2 Story2BR,1BA$1,350
Maizon DurhamS1Studio,1BA$1,525
The Lofts at Southside Apartments2 Bedroom Loft2BR,1BA$1,559

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northeast Central Durham, NC

As of May 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Northeast Central Durham area is the $2.65 price per square foot Fortuna Model at One City Center Apartments in the in the Fayetteville Street Corridor neighborhood starting from $4,262. The second greatest value Northeast Central Durham apartment is the 3A Model at Concord Village starting at $2,260 with a $1.96 price per square foot in the Fayetteville Street Corridor neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Northeast Central Durham apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
One City Center ApartmentsFortuna2BR,2BA$2.65
Concord Village3A3BR,1.5BA$1.96
The Lofts at Southside Apartments2 Bedroom Townhouse2BR,1BA$1.63
Liberty WarehouseC32BR,2BA$2.33
807 E Main StNon-Patio1BR,1BA$1.70
American Tobacco Apartments (Old Bull/Noell)Old Bull 2x12BR,1BA$2.27
912 Calvin St, Unit A912 Calvin St2BR,1BA$1.71
Lantower BullhouseA2.11BR,1BA$2.80
Maizon DurhamS1Studio ,1BA$2.75
The RamseyS1BStudio ,1BA$2.39

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Northeast Central Durham, Durham, NC

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Frequently Asked Questions about Northeast Central Durham

What type of rentals are currently available in Northeast Central Durham?

There are currently 98 Apartments for Rent in Northeast Central Durham, NC with pricing that ranges from $750 to $7,343. There are also 45 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Northeast Central Durham ranging from $445 to $3,750.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Northeast Central Durham?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Northeast Central Durham ranges from $445 to $3,750 with an average monthly rent of $2,081.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Northeast Central Durham?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Northeast Central Durham range from $1,650 to $7,343, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,495 to $2,995. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,995 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,521.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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