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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 1 Bed unit found at Community Room Rental – Durham priced from $840. Reserve @ Blu Townhomes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $900. Here are the most affordable Outer East Durham apartments for rent in Durham, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Community Room Rental – DurhamDillard (Inside Unit) - 1st floor - Suite A1BR,1BA$840
Reserve @ Blu Townhomes1x1 Standard- Call For Availability1BR,1BA$900
Bentley RidgeThe Brightleaf 5351BR,1BA$945
Village of PickwickThe Brighton1BR,1BA$965
Featherstone VillageOne Bedroom (sunroom optional)1BR,1BA$966
BLU Station ApartmentsOne Bedroom Standard-Call For Availability1BR,1BA$975
Vivo Living Forest HillsStudioStudio,1BA$984
Indigo ApartmentsA1A1BR,1BA$991
Laurel OaksThe Oak1BR,1BA$995
Haven at Research Triangle ParkA21BR,1BA$1,024

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer East Durham, NC

As of June 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Outer East Durham area is the $1.10 price per square foot Chestnut Model at NightStar Village in the in the South Durham neighborhood starting from $2,749. 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.
NightStar VillageChestnut3BR,2.5BA$1.10
Pendleton TownhomesFour Bedroom Townhome4BR,2BA$1.25
MAA Crabtree32B3BR,2BA$1.26
Ashley Park ApartmentsThree Bedroom Apartment Homes3BR,2BA$1.23
Woodland Creek Townhomes and ApartmentsThe Dogwood Townhome3BR,1.5BA$1.29
Balfour West2 Bed 2.5 Bath Classic2BR,2.5BA$1.20
MAA Research ParkB32BR,2BA$1.21
Encore at the ParkB12BR,2BA$1.14
Emory Woods2 BEDROOM 1 BATH (1020 SF)2BR,1BA$1.14
Featherstone VillageOne Bedroom (sunroom optional)1BR,1BA$1.25

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 $1,024.

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 $840, while the average apartment in Outer East Durham costs $2,957.

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 255 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 $316 which is $2,641 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer East Durham.

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