Cheap Homes for Rent in Outer Downtown Durham Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $500 (22 Rentals)

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$1,100 - $1,575

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600 S Duke St

DurhamNC27701

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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 $755. Dupont Circle has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $820. 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$755
Dupont CircleThe Brightleaf 5251BR,1BA$820
Icon Downtown DurhamA1 Studio C Standard -Call for AvailabilityStudio,1BA$875
Willowdaile111BR,1BA$880
Regency Place Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$899

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer Downtown Durham, NC

As of January 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Outer Downtown Durham area is the $1.32 price per square foot 3x2.5 Model at Rippling Stream Townhomes in the in the Cardinal Lake neighborhood starting from $1,729. The second greatest value Outer Downtown Durham apartment is the 2BR/2BA Upper Floor Model at 2211 Morehead Ave starting at $1,249 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Fayetteville Street Corridor 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.
Rippling Stream Townhomes3x2.53BR,2.5BA$1.32
2211 Morehead Ave2BR/2BA Upper Floor2BR,2BA$1.00
Lenox EastThe Eno 11622BR,2.5BA$1.08
Georgetown Manor2 bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.29
Holly HillTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.27
Regency Place ApartmentsONE BEDROOM WITH DEN1BR,1BA$1.31
Juniper Square ApartmentsThe Terrace2BR,1BA$1.35
Viceroy ApartmentsVR 2x12BR,1BA$1.31
Carver Creek ApartmentsOne Bed, One Bath1BR,1BA$1.39
Strawberry Hill Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.38

Frequently Asked Questions about Outer Downtown Durham

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

There are currently 429 Apartments for Rent in Outer Downtown Durham, NC with pricing that ranges from $755 to $6,865. There are also 183 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Outer Downtown Durham ranging from $525 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 $525 to $6,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,731.

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 $1,400 to $6,865, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,500 to $3,600. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,650 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,736.

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