Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer East Durham Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $500 (125 Rentals)

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1709 Avondale Dr

DurhamNC27701
property at 1809 Nellora Ln

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1809 Nellora Ln

DurhamNC27703

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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. 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
Community Room Rental – DurhamDillard (Inside Unit) - 1st floor - Suite A1BR,1BA$840
Regency Place Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$899
Reserve @ Blu Townhomes1x1 Standard- Call For Availability1BR,1BA$900
Bentley RidgeThe Brightleaf 5351BR,1BA$971
BLU Station ApartmentsOne Bedroom Standard-Call For Availability1BR,1BA$975
Vivo Living Forest HillsStudioStudio,1BA$984
Lake Lynn Reserve ApartmentsA3 - Seagull1BR,1BA$1,037
Andover at CrabtreeA11BR,1BA$1,053
Featherstone VillageOne Bedroom (sunroom optional)1BR,1BA$1,078
MAA Research ParkE1Studio,1BA$1,088

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer East Durham, NC

As of August 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Outer East Durham area is the $1.10 price per square foot Willow Model at NightStar Village in the in the South Durham neighborhood starting from $2,574. The second greatest value Outer East Durham apartment is the 32A Model at MAA Brierdale starting at $1,833 with a $1.23 price per square foot in the Brier Creek Country Club 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 VillageWillow3BR,2.5BA$1.10
MAA Brierdale32A3BR,2BA$1.23
Pendleton TownhomesFour Bedroom Townhome4BR,2BA$1.25
Ashley Park ApartmentsOne Bedroom Apartment Homes1BR,1BA$1.09
MAA Crabtree22B2BR,2BA$1.09
MAA ProvidenceThe Cedar2BR,2BA$1.21
807 E Main St1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.15
Maple CreekGarden2BR,1.5BA$1.26
Laurel OaksThe Maple1BR,1BA$1.28
Regency Place Apartments1 BEDROOM & 1 BATH1BR,1BA$1.24

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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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in Outer East Durham?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Outer East Durham is at Vivo Living Forest Hills listed at $984.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Outer East Durham Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Outer East Durham Apartment is $840 at Community Room Rental – Durham.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Outer East Durham Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Outer East Durham is starting from $1,100 at Reserve @ Blu Townhomes.

What is the most affordable Outer East Durham Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Outer East Durham Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Reserve @ Blu Townhomes and starts from $1,300.

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