Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer Downtown Durham Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $400 (134 Rentals)

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available May 15

844 Horton Rd, Unit 59A, Unit 59A

844 Horton Rd
DurhamNC27704

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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 $799. Private Room with Walk-In Closet – Utilities & WiFi Included has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $800. 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$799
Private Room with Walk-In Closet – Utilities & WiFi IncludedDillard (Inside Unit) - 1st floor - Suite A1BR,1BA$800
Icon Downtown DurhamA1 Studio C Standard -Call for AvailabilityStudio,1BA$875
The ForestThe Willow IStudio,1BA$875
Avalon EastThe Brightleaf 6501BR,1BA$887
The Oaks at NorthgateThe Oak2BR,1BA$899
Strawberry Hill Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$900
Reserve @ Blu Townhomes1x1 Standard- Call For Availability1BR,1BA$900
Carver Creek ApartmentsOne Bed, One Bath1BR,1BA$944
Crystal VillageEmerald1BR,1BA$949

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer Downtown Durham, NC

As of May 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Outer Downtown Durham area is the $1.38 price per square foot 3X2 W/ Sunroom Model at Independence Park in the in the Downtown Durham neighborhood starting from $1,799. The second greatest value Outer Downtown Durham apartment is the 2 bedroom Model at Georgetown Manor starting at $1,395 with a $1.29 price per square foot in the Downtown Durham 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.
Independence Park3X2 W/ Sunroom3BR,2BA$1.38
Georgetown Manor2 bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.29
Monarch ApartmentsEmbrace Elegant Living at Monarch Apartments in...2BR,2BA$1.30
Stonewood ApartmentsBirchwood2BR,1BA$1.33
Trinity Properties - Campus Walk2 bedroom/1 bath2BR,1BA$1.24
Juniper Square ApartmentsThe Terrace2BR,1BA$1.35
Viceroy ApartmentsVR 2x12BR,1BA$1.19
Rippling Stream Townhomes1x1.51BR,1.5BA$1.33
Anderson Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.35
Avalon EastThe Brightleaf 6501BR,1BA$1.36

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

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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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 $949.

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

The cheapest apartment in Outer Downtown Durham is Private Room with Walk-In Closet – Utilities & WiFi Included which is listed at $800, while the average apartment in Outer Downtown Durham costs $2,535.

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 464 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 $1,070 which is $1,465 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer Downtown Durham.

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