
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer East Durham Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $565 (116 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Outer East Durham area of Durham.


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Vivo Living Forest Hills

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911 Fiske St

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Foxridge Apartments

1513 N Alston Ave
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102 W Club Blvd

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Outer East Durham, Durham, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Outer East Durham?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer East Durham Studio Apartments | $1,326 | $799 | $2,489 |
| Outer East Durham 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,471 | $858 | $3,780 |
| Outer East Durham 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,766 | $988 | $9,872 |
| Outer East Durham 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,146 | $1,300 | $10,000+ |
| Outer East Durham 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,354 | $1,650 | $3,000 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 116 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Outer East Durham Neighborhood of Durham, NC.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vivo Living Forest Hills | Studio | Studio, 1BA | $799 |
| Regency Place Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR, 1BA | $899 |
| Reserve @ Blu Townhomes | 1x1 Standard- Call For Availability | 1BR, 1BA | $900 |
| Laurel Oaks | The Oak | 1BR, 1BA | $905 |
| Lake Lynn Reserve Apartments | A3 - Seagull | 1BR, 1BA | $955 |
| Bentley Ridge | The Brightleaf 535 | 1BR, 1BA | $965 |
| BLU Station Apartments | One Bedroom Standard-Call For Availability | 1BR, 1BA | $975 |
| Indigo Apartments | A1A | 1BR, 1BA | $987 |
| 1605 N Roxboro Rd | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath - 594 sqft | 1BR, 1BA | $1,025 |
| The Ashton | A1 | 1BR, 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| NightStar Village | Chestnut | 3BR, 2.5BA | $1.10 |
| ABODE at Stella View | Rowan | 3BR, 2.5BA | $1.33 |
| Pendleton Townhomes | Four Bedroom Townhome | 4BR, 2BA | $1.25 |
| Bexley at Brier Creek | Suntree | 2BR, 2BA | $1.17 |
| Camellia | B1 | 2BR, 2.5BA | $1.32 |
| Fairgate | Two Bedroom Townhome | 2BR, 2.5BA | $1.26 |
| Balfour West | 2 Bed 2.5 Bath Classic | 2BR, 2.5BA | $1.20 |
| Maple Creek | Garden | 2BR, 1.5BA | $1.26 |
| Encore at the Park | A1 | 1BR, 1BA | $1.31 |
| Regency Place Apartments | 1 BEDROOM & 1 BATH | 1BR, 1BA | $1.24 |
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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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