Cheap Homes for Rent in Outer Downtown Durham Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $500 (34 Rentals)

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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 $749. Dupont Circle has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $812. Here are the most affordable Outer Downtown Durham apartments for rent in Durham, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vivo Living DurhamCARO-A - The Carolinas AStudio,1BA$749
Dupont CircleThe Brightleaf 5251BR,1BA$812
Avalon EastThe Brightleaf 6501BR,1BA$876
Lenox EastThe Brightleaf 6501BR,1BA$877
Regency Place Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$899
Icon Downtown DurhamA1 Studio C Standard -Call for AvailabilityStudio,1BA$900
The ForestThe Willow IIStudio,1BA$900
ReNew West DurhamAugusta1BR,1BA$919
Willowdaile11Z1BR,1BA$950
Duke Manor- Students save up to 10%!Hereford1BR,1BA$970

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer Downtown Durham, NC

As of December 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Outer Downtown Durham area is the $1.18 price per square foot Two Bedroom 1.5 Bath Model at Holly Hill in the in the Downtown Durham neighborhood starting from $1,450. The second greatest value Outer Downtown Durham apartment is the 4206 Delbert Ave Model at 4206 Delbert Ave, Unit C starting at $1,395 with a $1.27 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.
Holly HillTwo Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.18
4206 Delbert Ave, Unit C4206 Delbert Ave2BR,1.5BA$1.27
Rippling Stream Townhomes2x1.52BR,1.5BA$1.17
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$1.42
Regency Place Apartments2 Bedroom-1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.29
Avalon EastThe Brightleaf 6501BR,1BA$1.35
Lenox EastThe Brightleaf 6501BR,1BA$1.35

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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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 410 Apartments for Rent in Outer Downtown Durham, NC with pricing that ranges from $700 to $7,000. There are also 196 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Outer Downtown Durham ranging from $550 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 $550 to $6,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,833.

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 $1,375 to $7,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,375 to $4,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,650 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,849.

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