Cheap Homes for Rent in the Outer Downtown Durham Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $550 (38 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 Monarch Apartments priced from $650. Vivo Living Durham has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $780. Here are the most affordable Outer Downtown Durham apartments for rent in Durham, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Monarch ApartmentsMonarch - StudioStudio,1BA$650
Vivo Living DurhamThe Carolinas AStudio,1BA$780
Community Room Rental – DurhamDillard (Inside Unit) - 1st floor - Suite A1BR,1BA$840
The ForestThe Willow IIStudio,1BA$840
Icon Downtown DurhamA1 Studio C Standard -Call for AvailabilityStudio,1BA$875
Barclay Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$895
Regency Place Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$899
Reserve @ Blu Townhomes1x1 Standard- Call For Availability1BR,1BA$900
Strawberry Hill Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$900
ReNew West DurhamAugusta1BR,1BA$929

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer Downtown Durham, NC

As of September 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Outer Downtown Durham area is the $1.32 price per square foot 3 Beds, 3 Baths Model at Ninth Street Commons in the in the Downtown Durham neighborhood starting from $2,895. The second greatest value Outer Downtown Durham apartment is the C Model at Crossdale Flats starting at $1,569 with a $1.28 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.
Ninth Street Commons3 Beds, 3 Baths3BR,3BA$1.32
Crossdale FlatsC3BR,2BA$1.28
Georgetown Manor2 bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.29
Element at CreeksideTwo Bed/Two Bath 1058 sq. ft.2BR,2BA$1.32
Chapel Tower - Students save up to 10%!Duke2BR,1.5BA$1.31
Stonewood ApartmentsBirchwood2BR,1BA$1.33
Viceroy ApartmentsVR 2x12BR,1BA$1.31
Rippling Stream Townhomes1x1.51BR,1.5BA$1.31
Anderson Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.28
Regency Place Apartments1 BEDROOM & 1 BATH1BR,1BA$1.24

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about Outer Downtown Durham

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

There are currently 424 Apartments for Rent in Outer Downtown Durham, NC with pricing that ranges from $780 to $7,661. There are also 175 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Outer Downtown Durham ranging from $550 to $4,500.

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 $4,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,923.

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 $7,661, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,495 to $3,995. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,895 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,700.

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