Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer East Durham Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $500 (100 Rentals)

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The Pines
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$950 - $1,200
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$930 - $1,180
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$950 - $1,200
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The Pines

2504 North Carolina 54Durham, NC 27713
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Featherstone Village
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$964 - $1,696
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$934 - $1,666
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$30
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$964 - $1,696
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Featherstone Village

4916 Old Page RdDurham, NC 27703
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Regency Place Apartments
$999 - $1,259
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$922 - $1,182
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$77
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$999 - $1,259
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Regency Place Apartments

3523 N Roxboro StDurham, NC 27704
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Triangle Place
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$1,025 - $2,120
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$908 - $2,003
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Triangle Place

2800 Bainbridge DrDurham, NC 27713
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Encore at the Park
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$1,119 - $1,802
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$1,076 - $1,759
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Encore at the Park

2850 Courtney Creek BlvdDurham, NC 27713
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Alexander Crossing
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$1,234 - $2,001
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$1,200 - $1,967
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Alexander Crossing

3500 Louis Stephens DrDurham, NC 27713
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Artisan at Brightleaf
$1,272 - $1,879
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$1,213 - $1,820
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Artisan at Brightleaf

2015 Copper Leaf PkyDurham, NC 27703
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Fox Crossing Luxury Apartments
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$1,286 - $2,099
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$1,201 - $2,014
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$1,286 - $2,099
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Fox Crossing Luxury Apartments

514 Pleasant DrDurham, NC 27703
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LC Brier Creek
$1,290 - $2,235
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$1,267 - $2,212
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$1,290 - $2,235
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LC Brier Creek

3818 Page RdDurham, NC 27703
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Ellis Station
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$1,299 - $2,500
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$1,190 - $2,391
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Ellis Station

2015 Watchorn StDurham, NC 27703
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Outer East Durham, Durham, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Outer East Durham Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Outer East Durham area of Durham, NC is a Studio unit found at Vivo Living Forest Hills priced from $799. Community Room Rental – Durham has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $800. Here are the most affordable Outer East Durham apartments for rent in Durham, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vivo Living Forest HillsSTDO - StudioStudio,1BA$799
Community Room Rental – DurhamDillard (Inside Unit) - 1st floor - Suite A1BR,1BA$800
Reserve @ Blu Townhomes1x1 Standard- Call For Availability1BR,1BA$900
Carver Creek ApartmentsOne Bed, One Bath1BR,1BA$944
The PinesStudioStudio,1BA$950
Bentley RidgeThe Brightleaf 5351BR,1BA$958
Featherstone VillageOne Bedroom (sunroom optional)1BR,1BA$964
BLU Station ApartmentsOne Bedroom Standard-Call For Availability1BR,1BA$975
Lake Lynn Reserve ApartmentsA3 - Seagull1BR,1BA$991
Regency Place Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer East Durham, NC

As of March 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Outer East Durham area is the $1.25 price per square foot Maverick Model at Braxton Townhomes in the in the Fayetteville Street Corridor neighborhood starting from $1,950. The second greatest value Outer East Durham apartment is the Four Bedroom Townhome Model at Pendleton Townhomes starting at $1,650 with a $1.25 price per square foot in the East Durham neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Outer East Durham apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Braxton TownhomesMaverick3BR,2.5BA$1.25
Pendleton TownhomesFour Bedroom Townhome4BR,2BA$1.25
Emory Woods3 BEDROOM 2.5 BATH TOWNHOME3BR,2.5BA$1.16
Ashley Park ApartmentsThree Bedroom Apartment Homes3BR,2BA$1.27
FairgateTwo Bedroom Townhome2BR,2.5BA$1.26
Balfour West2 Bedroom Townhome Renovated2BR,2.5BA$1.29
Encore at the ParkA11BR,1BA$1.26
Triangle PlaceThe Willow Renovated1BR,1BA$1.30
The Exchange at Brier CreekAthens1BR,1BA$1.29
Featherstone VillageOne Bedroom (sunroom optional)1BR,1BA$1.25

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compares millions of points of data to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Outer East Durham, Durham, and the greater Durham area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and outdoor amenities like tennis courts, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Outer East Durham Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Outer East Durham?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Outer East Durham is under $999.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Outer East Durham?

The cheapest apartment in Outer East Durham is Community Room Rental – Durham which is listed at $800, while the average apartment in Outer East Durham costs $2,995.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Outer East Durham?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 160 regular apartments in Outer East Durham that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Outer East Durham?

Cheap apartments in Outer East Durham have an average cost of $276 which is $2,719 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer East Durham.

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