Cheap Homes for Rent in Outer East Durham Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $500 (25 Rentals)

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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 $839. Sailboat Bay has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $877. Here are the most affordable Outer East Durham apartments for rent in Durham, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vivo Living Forest HillsSTDO - StudioStudio,1BA$839
Sailboat BayA1 TA Reno1BR,1BA$877
Lake Lynn Reserve ApartmentsA3 - Seagull1BR,1BA$892
Regency Place Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$899
BridgeportAshfield TA Reno1BR,1BA$919

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer East Durham, NC

As of January 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Outer East Durham area is the $1.30 price per square foot D2T Model at Avalon Townhomes Brier Creek in the in the South Durham neighborhood starting from $3,090. The second greatest value Outer East Durham apartment is the Lennox Model at ABODE at Arringdon starting at $2,229 with a $1.28 price per square foot in the South 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.
Avalon Townhomes Brier CreekD2T4BR,3.5BA$1.30
ABODE at ArringdonLennox3BR,3.5BA$1.28
Braxton TownhomesMaverick3BR,2.5BA$1.28
Emory Woods3 BEDROOM 2.5 BATH TOWNHOME3BR,2.5BA$1.30
FairgateTwo Bedroom Townhome2BR,2.5BA$1.25
Balfour West2 Bedroom Townhome Renovated2BR,2.5BA$1.20
Regency Place ApartmentsONE BEDROOM WITH DEN1BR,1BA$1.31
Encore at the ParkA11BR,1BA$1.12
Triangle PlaceThe Willow Renovated1BR,1BA$1.30
Featherstone VillageOne Bedroom (sunroom optional)1BR,1BA$1.25

Frequently Asked Questions about Outer East Durham

What type of rentals are currently available in Outer East Durham?

There are currently 295 Apartments for Rent in Outer East Durham, NC with pricing that ranges from $565 to $7,334. There are also 273 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Outer East Durham ranging from $595 to $5,895.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Outer East Durham?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Outer East Durham ranges from $595 to $5,895 with an average monthly rent of $2,633.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Outer East Durham?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Outer East Durham range from $1,410 to $7,334, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,375 to $3,100. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,650 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,295.

Expert Rental Resources

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