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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 1 Bed unit found at Dupont Circle priced from $768. Avalon East has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $844. Here are the most affordable Outer Downtown Durham apartments for rent in Durham, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Dupont CircleThe Brightleaf 6001BR,1BA$768
Avalon EastThe Brightleaf 6501BR,1BA$844
Vivo Living DurhamThe CarolinasStudio,1BA$849
ReNew West DurhamAugusta1BR,1BA$949
BLU Station ApartmentsOne Bedroom Standard-Call For Availability1BR,1BA$950
Crystal VillageEmerald1BR,1BA$969
Monarch ApartmentsOne Bed, One Bath1BR,1BA$995
901 South1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$999
Stonewood ApartmentsDogwood1BR,1BA$999
Regency Place Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer Downtown Durham, NC

As of May 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Outer Downtown Durham area is the $1.08 price per square foot The Eno 1162 Model at Lenox East in the in the Downtown Durham neighborhood starting from $1,257. The second greatest value Outer Downtown Durham apartment is the 2x1.5 Model at Rippling Stream Townhomes starting at $1,260 with a $1.27 price per square foot in the Cardinal Lake 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$1.08
Rippling Stream Townhomes2x1.52BR,1.5BA$1.27
Juniper Square ApartmentsThe Terrace2BR,1BA$1.35
Avana On BroadOne Bedroom One Bath (836 SF)1BR,1BA$1.37
Creekside LandingOne Bed/One Bath1BR,1BA$1.40
Monarch ApartmentsOne Bed, One Bath1BR,1BA$1.29
Hardee Street1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.43
Stonewood ApartmentsDogwood1BR,1BA$1.43
Avalon EastThe Brightleaf 6501BR,1BA$1.30
Dupont CircleThe Brightleaf 6001BR,1BA$1.28

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Frequently Asked Questions about Outer Downtown Durham

What type of rentals are currently available in Outer Downtown Durham?

There are currently 429 Apartments for Rent in Outer Downtown Durham, NC with pricing that ranges from $535 to $8,732. There are also 190 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Outer Downtown Durham ranging from $800 to $6,370.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Outer Downtown Durham?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Outer Downtown Durham ranges from $800 to $6,370 with an average monthly rent of $2,783.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Outer Downtown Durham?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Outer Downtown Durham range from $1,294 to $7,509, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,500 to $5,875. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,700 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,611.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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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