Cheap Homes for Rent in Outer Downtown Durham Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $500 (39 Rentals)

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property at 844 Horton Rd

$800

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$800
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$800

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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property at 600 S Duke St

$1,100 - $2,200

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

600 S Duke St

DurhamNC27701
property at 1404 Manteo St

$1,195

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$1,195
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$1,195

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

1404 Manteo St

DurhamNC27701

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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. Avalon East has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $854. 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
Avalon EastThe Brightleaf 6501BR,1BA$854
Icon Downtown DurhamA1 Studio C Standard -Call for AvailabilityStudio,1BA$875
Willowdaile11S1BR,1BA$879
Private Room with Walk-In Closet – Utilities & WiFi IncludedPrivate Room & Walk-in Closet - Utilities & Wif...1BR,1BA$882
The Oaks at NorthgateThe Oak2BR,1BA$899
Strawberry Hill Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$900
Reserve @ Blu Townhomes1x1 Standard- Call For Availability1BR,1BA$900
The ForestThe Willow IStudio,1BA$910
Carver Creek ApartmentsOne Bed, One Bath1BR,1BA$944

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer Downtown Durham, NC

As of April 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Outer Downtown Durham area is the $1.29 price per square foot 2 bedroom Model at Georgetown Manor in the in the Downtown Durham neighborhood starting from $1,395. The second greatest value Outer Downtown Durham apartment is the Monarch - 2 bed (without W/D units) Model at Monarch Apartments starting at $1,149 with a $1.15 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.
Georgetown Manor2 bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.29
Monarch ApartmentsMonarch - 2 bed (without W/D units)2BR,2BA$1.15
Crossdale FlatsB12BR,1BA$1.19
Trinity Properties - Campus Walk2 bedroom/1 bath2BR,1BA$1.24
Juniper Square ApartmentsThe Terrace2BR,1BA$1.35
Viceroy ApartmentsVR 2x12BR,1BA$1.19
Anderson Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.35
Strawberry Hill Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.38
Avalon EastThe Brightleaf 6501BR,1BA$1.31
The Oaks at NorthgateThe Magnolia1BR,1BA$1.38

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Outer Downtown Durham, Durham, NC

Ranked #5

Among cities in North Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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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 434 Apartments for Rent in Outer Downtown Durham, NC with pricing that ranges from $795 to $7,394. There are also 179 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Outer Downtown Durham ranging from $500 to $6,000.

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 $500 to $6,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,328.

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 $1,300 to $7,394, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,495 to $3,425. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $895 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,700.

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