Cheap Homes for Rent in Outer Downtown Durham Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $500 (23 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 Regency Place Apartments priced from $799. 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
Regency Place Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$799
Vivo Living DurhamThe CarolinasStudio,1BA$799
LaSalle Pointe ApartmentsThe Brightleaf 7401BR,1BA$900
The ForestThe Willow IStudio,1BA$905
Duke Manor- Students save up to 10%!Hereford1BR,1BA$930

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer Downtown Durham, NC

As of August 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Outer Downtown Durham area is the $1.14 price per square foot The Eno 1162 Model at Lenox East in the in the Downtown Durham neighborhood starting from $1,319. The second greatest value Outer Downtown Durham apartment is the The Commons Model at Reserve at Stillwater starting at $1,515 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.
Lenox EastThe Eno 11622BR,2.5BA$1.14
Reserve at StillwaterThe Commons3BR,2BA$1.36
Holly HillTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.22
Creekside Landing2 Bed/2 Bath 1,058 Square Feet2BR,2BA$1.24
Stonewood ApartmentsOakwood2BR,2BA$1.30
Rippling Stream Townhomes2x1.52BR,1.5BA$1.16
Regency Place Apartments1 BEDROOM /DEN2BR,1BA$1.31
Monarch ApartmentsOne Bed, One Bath1BR,1BA$1.29
ReNew West DurhamCharleston2BR,1.5BA$1.23
LaSalle Pointe ApartmentsThe Brightleaf 7001BR,1BA$1.29

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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 421 Apartments for Rent in Outer Downtown Durham, NC with pricing that ranges from $750 to $11,032. There are also 202 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Outer Downtown Durham ranging from $595 to $4,000.

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 $595 to $4,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,213.

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 $1,295 to $11,032, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,245 to $4,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,815 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,740.

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