
Cheap Apartments for Rent in East Durham, NY from $800 (42 Rentals)
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Brandywine Apartments

Presidential Townhome Rentals

Serafini Village

Pine Tree Garden Apartments

Deer Valley Apartments

Park Guilderland Apartment Homes

Bethlehem Terrace Apartments
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Carpenter Village Apartments

1700 Designer Residences North

Meadowbrook Apartments

Academy Place

49 Lowerre Ln

Fairwood

Oxford Heights

Adams Park Apartments
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Westmere Village - Independent Senior Living

Woodlake

Heritage Village Apartments

Joslen Commons Apartments

The Residence at Capital Hills

Regency Park

7 Jackson Hill Rd

Saugerties Cove View Apartment Homes
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The Rise Midtown Square

1700 Designer Residences South

Elm Estates

Kendall Square Apartments

Woodhill Apartments

Locust View

Mansions at Delmar, an Eagle Rock Community

Palatine Manor
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Oakbrook Manor

9/11/13-13 Village Dr

49 Lowerre Ln

49 Lowerre Ln

21 Van Buren Dr

555 Green Lake Rd

76 Hunter Dr

2079 US-9W
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328 Witter Rd

121 Brainard Ridge Rd
East Durham, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Durham?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Durham Studio Apartments | $1,655 | $1,395 | $1,855 |
| East Durham 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,829 | $1,200 | $3,025 |
| East Durham 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,254 | $1,400 | $4,780 |
| East Durham 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,662 | $1,975 | $3,500 |
| East Durham 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,500 | $2,500 | $2,500 |
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Cheapest Available East Durham Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in East Durham, NY is a 1 Bed unit found at Brandywine Apartments in the Dunes neighborhood priced from $1,200. Serafini Village in the Dunes neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,295. Here is today’s list of the most affordable East Durham apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brandywine Apartments | HUD Subsidized - 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| Serafini Village | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,295 |
| Pine Tree Garden Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,300 |
| Park Guilderland Apartment Homes | Studio - 550 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1,325 |
| Bethlehem Terrace Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,325 |
| Deer Valley Apartments | 1BRD | 1BR,1BA | $1,325 |
| Carpenter Village Apartments | A-KR | 1BR,1BA | $1,365 |
| Meadowbrook Apartments | 1x1A1MB | 1BR,1BA | $1,375 |
| 1700 Designer Residences North | OneBedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,375 |
| Westmere Village - Independent Senior Living | One Bedroom One Full Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,550 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Durham, NY and Nearby
As of May 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Durham area is the $1.08 price per square foot 2 BDR 1.5 BTH 1806-b Model at Elm Estates in the starting from $1,950. The second greatest value East Durham apartment is the Model F Model at 1700 Designer Residences South starting at $2,500 with a $1.57 price per square foot in the Dunes neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Durham apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elm Estates | 2 BDR 1.5 BTH 1806-b | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.08 |
| 1700 Designer Residences South | Model F | 2BR,2BA | $1.57 |
| Presidential Townhome Rentals | Limestone Modified | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.38 |
| Mill Hollow Apartments | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.88 |
| Woodhill Apartments | Lansing | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.68 |
| Westmere Village - Independent Senior Living | One Bedroom One Full Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| Carpenter Village Apartments | B-KR | 2BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| Deer Valley Apartments | 2BRMU | 2BR,1BA | $1.81 |
| Bethlehem Terrace Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.62 |
| Meadowbrook Apartments | 1x1A2MB | 1BR,1BA | $1.87 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Durham Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in East Durham?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in East Durham is at The Rise Midtown Square listed at $1,700.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom East Durham Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Durham Apartment is $1,200 at Brandywine Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom East Durham Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in East Durham is starting from $1,400 at Brandywine Apartments.
What is the most affordable East Durham Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap East Durham Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Presidential Townhome Rentals and starts from $1,975.
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