Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer East Durham Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $400 (89 Rentals)

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DurhamNC27701

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Barton
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Barton

1507 Mathison StDurham, NC 27701
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Durham's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

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Naples Terrace
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Naples Terrace

1237 Naples PlDurham, NC 27703
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Camden Place
1 Bedroom Apartments

Camden Place

1217-1223 Camden AveDurham, NC 27701
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Liberty Square
1 Bedroom Apartments

Liberty Square

545 Liberty StDurham, NC 27701
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Bentley Ridge
1 Bedroom Apartments

Bentley Ridge

5523 NC Highway 55Durham, NC 27713
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Vanguard
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Vanguard

544 Liberty StDurham, NC 27701
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Camden Terrace
2 Bedroom Apartments

Camden Terrace

1011 Camden AveDurham, NC 27701
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Amber Oaks Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Amber Oaks Apartments

3501 Century Oaks RdDurham, NC 27713
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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 $839. Triangle Park Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $930. 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$839
Triangle Park Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$930
Haven at Research Triangle ParkA11BR,1BA$945
Indigo ApartmentsA1A1BR,1BA$948
BLU Station ApartmentsOne Bedroom Standard-Call For Availability1BR,1BA$950
Regency Place Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$959
BridgeportAshfield TA Reno1BR,1BA$969
Triangle PlaceThe Willow1BR,1BA$1,000
Laurel OaksThe Oak1BR,1BA$1,001
Village of PickwickThe Brighton1BR,1BA$1,005

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer East Durham, NC

As of October 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Outer East Durham area is the $1.12 price per square foot Tanasee Model at Houndswood Village in the in the South Durham neighborhood starting from $2,617. The second greatest value Outer East Durham apartment is the TH-D1 Model at Amavi Brier Creek starting at $2,300 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.
Houndswood VillageTanasee3BR,2.5BA$1.12
Amavi Brier CreekTH-D14BR,2.5BA$1.25
Braxton TownhomesMaverick3BR,2.5BA$1.28
FairgateTwo Bedroom Garden2BR,2.5BA$1.31
Ashley Park ApartmentsOne Bedroom Apartment Homes1BR,1BA$1.02
Balfour West2 Bedroom Townhome Renovated2BR,2.5BA$1.29
MAA Research ParkB32BR,2BA$1.31
MAA ProvidenceThe Cedar2BR,2BA$1.30
Encore at the ParkA11BR,1BA$1.13
Triangle PlaceThe Willow Renovated1BR,1BA$1.22

Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Outer East Durham, Durham, NC

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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 $1,005.

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

The cheapest apartment in Outer East Durham is Triangle Park Apartments which is listed at $930, 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 129 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 $183 which is $2,812 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer East Durham.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Your Guide to the Top 10 Affordable Neighborhoods to Rent in Durham, NC

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

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