Cheap Homes for Rent in Outer Downtown Durham Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $500 (31 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 1 Bed unit found at Dupont Circle priced from $722. Vivo Living Durham has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $799. Here are the most affordable Outer Downtown Durham apartments for rent in Durham, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Dupont CircleThe Brightleaf 6001BR,1BA$722
Vivo Living DurhamCARO-B - The Carolinas - BStudio,1BA$799
Monarch ApartmentsMonarch - StudioStudio,1BA$800
Lenox EastThe Brightleaf 6501BR,1BA$882
Avalon EastThe Brightleaf 6501BR,1BA$895
Icon Downtown DurhamA1 Studio C Standard -Call for AvailabilityStudio,1BA$900
Willowdaile111BR,1BA$900
Duke Manor- Students save up to 10%!Hereford1BR,1BA$945
BLU Station ApartmentsOne Bedroom Standard-Call For Availability1BR,1BA$950
Regency Place Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$959

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer Downtown Durham, NC

As of October 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Outer Downtown Durham area is the $1.40 price per square foot The Juniper Model at Juniper Square Apartments in the in the Fayetteville Street Corridor neighborhood starting from $1,295. The second greatest value Outer Downtown Durham apartment is the 2 bedroom/1 bath Model at Trinity Properties - Campus Walk starting at $1,195 with a $1.36 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.
Juniper Square ApartmentsThe Juniper2BR,1BA$1.40
Trinity Properties - Campus Walk2 bedroom/1 bath2BR,1BA$1.36
Viceroy ApartmentsVR 2x12BR,1BA$1.19
Anderson Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.42
Regency Place Apartments2 Bedroom-1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.37
1003 Lowry Ave, Unit D1003 Lowry Ave2BR,1BA$1.40
Hardee Street1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.43
Stonewood ApartmentsDogwood1BR,1BA$1.43
Avalon EastThe Brightleaf 6501BR,1BA$1.38
Lenox EastThe Brightleaf 6501BR,1BA$1.36

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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 414 Apartments for Rent in Outer Downtown Durham, NC with pricing that ranges from $675 to $6,917. There are also 214 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Outer Downtown Durham ranging from $595 to $6,500.

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 $595 to $6,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,665.

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 $1,365 to $6,917, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $800 to $4,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,650 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,607.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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