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property at 1417 Cherrycrest Dr

$1,350

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$1,350
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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jun 18

1417 Cherrycrest Dr

DurhamNC27704

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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 $805. Dupont Circle has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $806. 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$805
Dupont CircleThe Brightleaf 6001BR,1BA$806
Private Room with Walk-In Closet – Utilities & WiFi IncludedDillard (Inside Unit) - 1st floor - Suite A1BR,1BA$840
Icon Downtown DurhamA1 Studio C Standard -Call for AvailabilityStudio,1BA$875
The Oaks at NorthgateThe Oak2BR,1BA$899
Reserve @ Blu Townhomes1x1 Standard- Call For Availability1BR,1BA$900
Strawberry Hill Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$900
Willowdaile11S1BR,1BA$910
ReNew West DurhamAugusta1BR,1BA$919
Duke Manor- Students save up to 10%!Arthur1BR,1BA$945

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer Downtown Durham, NC

As of June 08, 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 (With W/D units) Model at Monarch Apartments starting at $1,300 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.
Georgetown Manor2 bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.29
Monarch ApartmentsMonarch - 2 bed (With W/D units)2BR,2BA$1.30
Stonewood ApartmentsOakwood2BR,2BA$1.20
Chapel Tower - Students save up to 10%!Duke2BR,1.5BA$1.21
Anderson Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.35
Viceroy ApartmentsVR 2x12BR,1BA$1.31
Rippling Stream Townhomes1x1.51BR,1.5BA$1.32
The Oaks at NorthgateThe Magnolia1BR,1BA$1.38
Strawberry Hill Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.38
Dupont CircleThe Brightleaf 6001BR,1BA$1.34

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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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Outer Downtown Durham, Durham, NC

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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 427 Apartments for Rent in Outer Downtown Durham, NC with pricing that ranges from $775 to $8,873. There are also 175 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Outer Downtown Durham ranging from $395 to $4,800.

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 $395 to $4,800 with an average monthly rent of $2,333.

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 $8,873, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,200 to $3,400. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,720 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,700.

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