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$1,075

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910 Fiske St

DurhamNC27703

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Outer Downtown Durham, Durham, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Outer Downtown Durham Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Outer Downtown Durham area of Durham, NC is a Studio unit found at Vivo Living Durham priced from $805. Icon Downtown Durham has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $875. Here are the most affordable Outer Downtown Durham apartments for rent in Durham, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vivo Living DurhamCARO-B - The Carolinas - BStudio,1BA$805
Icon Downtown DurhamA1 Studio C Standard -Call for AvailabilityStudio,1BA$875
Willowdaile11S1BR,1BA$879
Regency Place Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$899
The Oaks at NorthgateThe Oak2BR,1BA$899
Strawberry Hill Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$900
Avalon EastThe Brightleaf 6501BR,1BA$932
Carver Creek ApartmentsOne Bed, One Bath1BR,1BA$944
The Element Apartments1x1 Standard- Call for Availability1BR,1BA$950
SoHo Apartment Homes1x1 Standard-Call for Availability1BR,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer Downtown Durham, NC

As of February 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Outer Downtown Durham area is the $1.32 price per square foot 3x2.5 Model at Rippling Stream Townhomes in the in the Cardinal Lake neighborhood starting from $1,729. The second greatest value Outer Downtown Durham apartment is the 2BR/2BA Upper Floor Model at 2211 Morehead Ave starting at $1,249 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Fayetteville Street Corridor neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Outer Downtown Durham apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Rippling Stream Townhomes3x2.53BR,2.5BA$1.32
2211 Morehead Ave2BR/2BA Upper Floor2BR,2BA$1.00
Holly HillTwo Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.07
Lenox EastThe Eno 11622BR,2.5BA$1.09
Georgetown Manor2 bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.29
Monarch ApartmentsMonarch - 2 bed (without W/D units)2BR,2BA$1.20
Regency Place ApartmentsONE BEDROOM WITH DEN1BR,1BA$1.31
Trinity Properties - Campus Walk2 bedroom/1 bath2BR,1BA$1.24
Juniper Square ApartmentsThe Terrace2BR,1BA$1.35
Viceroy ApartmentsVR 2x12BR,1BA$1.31

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Outer Downtown Durham, Durham, NC

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across North Carolina including Outer Downtown Durham, Durham, and the greater Durham area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, family-friendliness, proximity to transit, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Outer Downtown Durham Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Outer Downtown Durham?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Outer Downtown Durham is under $950.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Outer Downtown Durham?

The cheapest apartment in Outer Downtown Durham is Willowdaile which is listed at $879, while the average apartment in Outer Downtown Durham costs $2,325.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Outer Downtown Durham?

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 486 regular apartments in Outer Downtown Durham 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 Outer Downtown Durham?

Cheap apartments in Outer Downtown Durham have an average cost of $771 which is $1,554 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer Downtown Durham.

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