Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer Downtown Durham Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $400 (103 Rentals)

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600 E Knox St

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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. Regency Place Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $859. Here are the most affordable Outer Downtown Durham apartments for rent in Durham, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vivo Living DurhamThe CarolinasStudio,1BA$799
Regency Place Apartments2 Bedroom-1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$859
Willowdaile11S1BR,1BA$885
The ForestThe Willow IIStudio,1BA$885
Avalon EastThe Brightleaf 6501BR,1BA$928
Duke Manor- Students save up to 10%!Hereford1BR,1BA$930
Icon Downtown DurhamA1 Studio C Standard -Call for AvailabilityStudio,1BA$950
BLU Station ApartmentsOne Bedroom Standard-Call For Availability1BR,1BA$950
Crystal VillageEmerald1BR,1BA$969

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer Downtown Durham, NC

As of September 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Outer Downtown Durham area is the $1.11 price per square foot The Eno 1162 Model at Lenox East in the in the Downtown Durham neighborhood starting from $1,285. The second greatest value Outer Downtown Durham apartment is the Oakwood Model at Stonewood Apartments starting at $1,299 with a $1.30 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.
Lenox EastThe Eno 11622BR,2.5BA$1.11
Stonewood ApartmentsOakwood2BR,2BA$1.30
Monarch ApartmentsMonarch - 2 bed (With W/D units)2BR,2BA$1.22
Reserve at StillwaterThe Stranton2BR,2BA$1.37
Chapel TowerDuke2BR,1.5BA$1.31
Regency Place Apartments1 BEDROOM /DEN2BR,1BA$1.31
Trinity Properties - Campus Walk2 bedroom/1 bath2BR,1BA$1.36
Viceroy ApartmentsVR 2x12BR,1BA$1.19
Rippling Stream Townhomes1x1.51BR,1.5BA$1.33
Creekside LandingOne Bed/One Bath1BR,1BA$1.38

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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 $969.

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

The cheapest apartment in Outer Downtown Durham is Regency Place Apartments which is listed at $859, while the average apartment in Outer Downtown Durham costs $2,330.

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 135 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 $261 which is $2,069 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer Downtown Durham.

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