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Cortland Research Park
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$1,203 - $4,990

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Cortland Research Park

4405 Waterford Valley DrDurham, NC 27713
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Outer South Durham, Durham, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Outer South Durham Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Outer South Durham area of Durham, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Crossings @ 501 Apartments priced from $900. Vivo Living Ivy Creek has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $925. Here are the most affordable Outer South Durham apartments for rent in Durham, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Crossings @ 501 ApartmentsCreekview Classic - Call for Availability1BR,1BA$900
Vivo Living Ivy CreekDeluxe StudioStudio,1BA$925
South Point1 Bedroom 1 Bathoom1BR,1BA$959
Woodlake ReserveBennett1BR,1BA$970
The Mews Apartments and TownhomesThe Dover1BR,1BA$978
Nova Chapel HillRedwood1BR,1BA$980
Vivo Living Forest HillsStudioStudio,1BA$984
SpringfieldPrairie1BR,1BA$989
Rolling Hills ApartmentsRH 2B 1B2BR,1BA$995
Pine RidgeThe Brightleaf 6551BR,1BA$1,013

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer South Durham, NC

As of September 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Outer South Durham area is the $1.16 price per square foot Pine Model at Forest Glen Apartments in the in the South Durham neighborhood starting from $1,559. The second greatest value Outer South Durham apartment is the C1 - The Madison Model at Southpoint Estate Apartments starting at $1,597 with a $1.29 price per square foot in the Downing Creek neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Outer South Durham apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Forest Glen ApartmentsPine4BR,2BA$1.16
Southpoint Estate ApartmentsC1 - The Madison3BR,2BA$1.29
Vetra Forest Hills - Lexington StreetB1.52BR,1.5BA$1.29
Balfour West2 Bed 2.5 Bath Classic2BR,2.5BA$1.20
Pickett Square TownhomesThe Eno 11622BR,2.5BA$1.27
Audubon LakeThe Eno 11622BR,2.5BA$1.16
Triangle PlaceThe Juniper Renovated2BR,2BA$1.25
LYV Woodcroft at SouthpointB1R2BR,2BA$1.28
Colonial Townhouses- Students save up to 10%!Yorktown2BR,1.5BA$1.20
Rolling Hills ApartmentsRH 2B 1B2BR,1BA$1.21

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Outer South Durham Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Outer South Durham?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Outer South Durham is at Vivo Living Ivy Creek listed at $925.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Outer South Durham Apartment is $900 at Crossings @ 501 Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Outer South Durham is starting from $995 at Rolling Hills Apartments.

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

The best deal on a cheap Outer South Durham Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Forest Glen Apartments and starts from $1,189.

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