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

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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 Regency Place Apartments priced from $799. Vivo Living Forest Hills has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $849. Here are the most affordable Outer East Durham apartments for rent in Durham, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Regency Place Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$799
Vivo Living Forest HillsStudioStudio,1BA$849
BLU Station ApartmentsOne Bedroom Standard-Call For Availability1BR,1BA$950
Bentley RidgeThe Brightleaf 5351BR,1BA$985
Haven at Research Triangle ParkA11BR,1BA$1,004

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer East Durham, NC

As of August 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Outer East Durham area is the $0.96 price per square foot Chestnut Model at Houndswood Village in the in the South Durham neighborhood starting from $2,301. 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 VillageChestnut3BR,3.5BA$0.96
Braxton TownhomesRaritan3BR,2.5BA$1.29
MAA Crabtree Valley32B3BR,2BA$1.29
Ashley Park ApartmentsThree Bedroom Apartment Homes3BR,2BA$1.23
FairgateTwo Bedroom Townhome2BR,2.5BA$1.25
Village of PickwickThe Edinburgh Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.18
Emory Woods2 BEDROOM 1 BATH (1020 SF)2BR,1BA$1.21
AvenBirch2BR,1.5BA$1.22
Regency Place Apartments1 BEDROOM /DEN2BR,1BA$1.31
Triangle PlaceThe Willow1BR,1BA$1.19

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Frequently Asked Questions about Outer East Durham

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

There are currently 286 Apartments for Rent in Outer East Durham, NC with pricing that ranges from $450 to $6,900. There are also 289 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Outer East Durham ranging from $268 to $5,995.

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 $268 to $5,995 with an average monthly rent of $1,932.

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 $1,373 to $4,921, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $268 to $4,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,700 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,750.

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