Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer East Durham Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $400 (68 Rentals)

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Barton
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Barton

1507 Mathison StDurham, NC 27701
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Camden Terrace
2 Bedroom Apartments

Camden Terrace

1011 Camden AveDurham, NC 27701
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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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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 $850. Bentley Ridge has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $919. Here are the most affordable Outer East Durham apartments for rent in Durham, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vivo Living Forest HillsStudioStudio,1BA$850
Bentley RidgeThe Brightleaf 5351BR,1BA$919
BLU Station ApartmentsOne Bedroom Standard-Call For Availability1BR,1BA$950
Haven at Research Triangle ParkA1R1BR,1BA$955
Lake Lynn Reserve ApartmentsA1 - Loon1BR,1BA$962
AvenBeech1BR,1BA$970
Regency Place Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$999
Hardee Street1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,014
Triangle Park Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,030
Indigo ApartmentsA1A1BR,1BA$1,043

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer East Durham, NC

As of May 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Outer East Durham area is the $1.13 price per square foot Balsam Model at Houndswood Village in the in the South Durham neighborhood starting from $2,695. The second greatest value Outer East Durham apartment is the Raritan Model at Braxton Townhomes starting at $2,399 with a $1.29 price per square foot in the Fayetteville Street Corridor 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 VillageBalsam3BR,3.5BA$1.13
Braxton TownhomesRaritan3BR,2.5BA$1.29
ABODE at ArringdonLennox3BR,3.5BA$1.26
David Park2 Beds, 3.5 baths2BR,3.5BA$1.21
Village of PickwickThe Edinburgh Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.24
The Lex at Brier CreekB12BR,2BA$1.10
MAA Crabtree Valley22B2BR,2BA$1.25
Emory Woods2 BEDROOM 1 BATH (1020 SF)2BR,1BA$1.08
Triangle PlaceThe Willow Renovated1BR,1BA$1.31
AvenBeech1BR,1BA$1.30

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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 $1,043.

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

The cheapest apartment in Outer East Durham is Bentley Ridge which is listed at $919, while the average apartment in Outer East Durham costs $2,089.

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 55 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 $396 which is $1,693 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer East Durham.

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