Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer East Durham Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $565 (116 Rentals)

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$750

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1809 Nellora Ln

DurhamNC27703
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property at 2408 Harvard Ave
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2408 Harvard Ave

DurhamNC27703
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property at 911 Fiske St
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911 Fiske St

DurhamNC27703

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Encore at the Park
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Encore at the Park

2850 Courtney Creek BlvdDurham, 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 $799. Regency Place Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $899. Here are the most affordable Outer East Durham apartments for rent in Durham, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vivo Living Forest HillsStudioStudio, 1BA$799
Regency Place Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR, 1BA$899
Reserve @ Blu Townhomes1x1 Standard- Call For Availability1BR, 1BA$900
Laurel OaksThe Oak1BR, 1BA$905
Lake Lynn Reserve ApartmentsA3 - Seagull1BR, 1BA$955
Bentley RidgeThe Brightleaf 5351BR, 1BA$965
BLU Station ApartmentsOne Bedroom Standard-Call For Availability1BR, 1BA$975
Indigo ApartmentsA1A1BR, 1BA$987
1605 N Roxboro Rd1 Bedroom, 1 Bath - 594 sqft1BR, 1BA$1,025
The AshtonA11BR, 1BA$1,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer East Durham, NC

As of September 28, 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 South Durham neighborhood starting from $2,749. The second greatest value Outer East Durham apartment is the Rowan Model at ABODE at Stella View in the South Durham neighborhood starting at $2,550 with a $1.33 price per square foot. 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
ABODE at Stella ViewRowan3BR, 2.5BA$1.33
Pendleton TownhomesFour Bedroom Townhome4BR, 2BA$1.25
Bexley at Brier CreekSuntree2BR, 2BA$1.17
CamelliaB12BR, 2.5BA$1.32
FairgateTwo Bedroom Townhome2BR, 2.5BA$1.26
Balfour West2 Bed 2.5 Bath Classic2BR, 2.5BA$1.20
Maple CreekGarden2BR, 1.5BA$1.26
Encore at the ParkA11BR, 1BA$1.31
Regency Place Apartments1 BEDROOM & 1 BATH1BR, 1BA$1.24

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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 $1,050.

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

The cheapest apartment in Outer East Durham is Regency Place Apartments which is listed at $899, while the average apartment in Outer East Durham costs $1,578.

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 229 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 $345 which is $1,233 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer East Durham.

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