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1424 Scholar Dr

DurhamNC27703

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2850 Courtney Creek BlvdDurham, 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 Studio unit found at Vivo Living Forest Hills priced from $799. Vivo Living Ivy Creek has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $799. Here are the most affordable Outer South Durham apartments for rent in Durham, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vivo Living Forest HillsSTDO - StudioStudio,1BA$799
Vivo Living Ivy CreekSTDO - StudioStudio,1BA$799
Rolling Hills ApartmentsRH 1B 1B1BR,1BA$835
Emerald PlaceStudioStudio,1BA$861
Fox ChaseThe Brightleaf 6501BR,1BA$886
South Point1 Bedroom 1 Bathoom1BR,1BA$899
Crossings @ 5011x1 Creekview Classic- Call for Availability1BR,1BA$900
MAA Research ParkE1Studio,1BA$923
Triangle PlaceThe Willow1BR,1BA$940
Pine RidgeThe Brightleaf 6101BR,1BA$947

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer South Durham, NC

As of April 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Outer South Durham area is the $1.05 price per square foot The Trinity 1800 Model at Lochridge in the in the South Durham neighborhood starting from $1,890. The second greatest value Outer South Durham apartment is the Maverick Model at Braxton Townhomes starting at $1,994 with a $1.28 price per square foot in the Fayetteville Street Corridor 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.
LochridgeThe Trinity 18003BR,2.5BA$1.05
Braxton TownhomesMaverick3BR,2.5BA$1.28
The Hargrove at SouthpointB22BR,2BA$1.01
Vetra Forest Hills - Lexington StreetB1.52BR,1.5BA$0.99
Emory Woods2 BEDROOM 1.5 BATH TOWNHOME2BR,1.5BA$1.09
Encore at the ParkB22BR,2BA$1.24
Taylor's PondThe Eno 11622BR,2.5BA$1.15
Colonial Townhouses- Students save up to 10%!Yorktown2BR,1.5BA$1.23
Triangle PlaceThe Willow Renovated1BR,1BA$1.17
ReNew DurhamAtlanta1BR,1BA$1.25

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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 $947.

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

The cheapest apartment in Outer South Durham is Rolling Hills Apartments which is listed at $835, while the average apartment in Outer South Durham costs $1,876.

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 240 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 $693 which is $1,183 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer South Durham.

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