Cheap Homes for Rent in the Outer South Durham Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $540 (32 Rentals)

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property at 104 Bay Colony Ct

$1,200

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$1,200
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$1,200

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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104 Bay Colony Ct

Chapel HillNC27517
property at 1001 Kingswood Dr

$1,300

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$1,300
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$1,300

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1001 Kingswood Dr, Unit I

1001 Kingswood Dr
Chapel HillNC27517

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property at 300 Finsbury St

$1,485 - $1,800

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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300 Finsbury St

DurhamNC27703

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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. South Point has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $959. 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
South Point1 Bedroom 1 Bathoom1BR,1BA$959
ReNew DurhamAtlanta1BR,1BA$979
Vivo Living Forest HillsStudioStudio,1BA$984
Vivo Living Ivy CreekStudioStudio,1BA$984
Nova Chapel HillRedwood1BR,1BA$985
Woodlake ReserveBennett1BR,1BA$985
The Mews Apartments and TownhomesThe Dover1BR,1BA$986
Rolling Hills ApartmentsRH 2B 1B2BR,1BA$995
Bentley RidgeThe Brightleaf 5351BR,1BA$1,014

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer South Durham, NC

As of August 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Outer South Durham area is the $0.97 price per square foot B2 Model at Vetra Forest Hills - Lexington Street in the in the Fayetteville Street Corridor neighborhood starting from $1,460. The second greatest value Outer South Durham apartment is the 2 BEDROOM 1.5 BATH TOWNHOME Model at Emory Woods starting at $1,383 with a $1.15 price per square foot in the South 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.
Vetra Forest Hills - Lexington StreetB22BR,2BA$0.97
Emory Woods2 BEDROOM 1.5 BATH TOWNHOME2BR,1.5BA$1.15
The SawyerB2 with Den2BR,2BA$1.17
Balfour West2 Bed 2.5 Bath Classic2BR,2.5BA$1.20
Glenbrook East and WestThe Eno GWII 11622BR,2.5BA$1.23
Pickett Square TownhomesThe Eno 11622BR,2.5BA$1.24
Triangle PlaceThe Juniper2BR,2BA$1.22
Colonial Townhouses- Students save up to 10%!Yorktown2BR,1.5BA$1.19
Forest Glen ApartmentsNoble2BR,2BA$1.25
Rolling Hills ApartmentsRH 2B 1B2BR,1BA$1.21

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Outer South Durham, Durham, NC

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Frequently Asked Questions about Outer South Durham

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

There are currently 168 Apartments for Rent in Outer South Durham, NC with pricing that ranges from $848 to $7,237. There are also 159 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Outer South Durham ranging from $540 to $5,000.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Outer South Durham ranges from $540 to $5,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,924.

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

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Outer South Durham range from $1,375 to $7,237, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,400 to $4,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,750 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,600.

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