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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 Studio unit found at Vivo Living Ivy Creek priced from $834. Vivo Living Forest Hills has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $839. Here are the most affordable Outer South Durham apartments for rent in Durham, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vivo Living Ivy CreekStudioStudio,1BA$834
Vivo Living Forest HillsStudioStudio,1BA$839
Glenbrook East and WestThe Brightleaf GW 6601BR,1BA$894
South Point1 Bedroom 1 Bathoom1BR,1BA$899
Pine RidgeThe Brightleaf 5351BR,1BA$917
University Ridge ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$948
Woodlake ReserveBennett1BR,1BA$960
The Hargrove at SouthpointA11BR,1BA$960
Emerald PlaceLuxury1BR,1BA$969
Triangle PlaceThe Willow1BR,1BA$970

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer South Durham, NC

As of October 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Outer South Durham area is the $1.07 price per square foot 21.5TH Model at 501 Towns in the in the Fayetteville Street Corridor neighborhood starting from $1,287. The second greatest value Outer South Durham apartment is the The Williamsburg Model at The Mews Apartments and Townhomes starting at $1,120 with a $0.95 price per square foot in the Downtown Durham 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.
501 Towns21.5TH2BR,1.5BA$1.07
The Mews Apartments and TownhomesThe Williamsburg2BR,1.5BA$0.95
Taylor's PondThe Eno 11622BR,2.5BA$1.22
Highgate TownhomesThe Eno 11622BR,2.5BA$1.23
Pickett Square TownhomesThe Eno 11622BR,2.5BA$1.18
Encore at the ParkB12BR,2BA$1.20
Colonial Townhouses- Students save up to 10%!Yorktown2BR,1.5BA$1.20
Southpoint Estate ApartmentsB1/B2 - The Hartley2BR,2BA$1.21
Hawk's NestThe Eno 9802BR,1.5BA$1.20
Triangle PlaceThe Willow Renovated1BR,1BA$1.17

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers compares millions of points of data to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in areas across the United States and customized analysis for Southern Durham, NC. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for proximity to parks, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Outer South Durham Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Outer South Durham?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Outer South Durham is under $970.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Outer South Durham?

The cheapest apartment in Outer South Durham is Glenbrook East and West which is listed at $894, while the average apartment in Outer South Durham costs $1,880.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Outer South 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 155 regular apartments in Outer South 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 South Durham?

Cheap apartments in Outer South Durham have an average cost of $544 which is $1,336 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer South Durham.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Your Guide to the Top 10 Affordable Neighborhoods to Rent in Durham, NC

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

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The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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