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Bentley Ridge
1 Bedroom Apartments

Bentley Ridge

5523 NC Highway 55Durham, NC 27713
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Amber Oaks Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Amber Oaks Apartments

3501 Century Oaks RdDurham, NC 27713
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The Avenues at RTP
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Avenues at RTP

600 Discovery WayDurham, NC 27703
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Brizo Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Brizo Apartments

1108 Merrion AveDurham, NC 27703

Research Triangle Park, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Research Triangle Park Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Research Triangle Park, NC is a Studio unit found at Vivo Living Forest Hills in the South Durham neighborhood priced from $839. Emerald Place in the South Durham neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $926. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Research Triangle Park apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vivo Living Forest HillsSTDO - StudioStudio,1BA$839
Emerald PlaceStudioStudio,1BA$926
Triangle Park Apartments1 bedroom, 1 bathroom1BR,1BA$950
Featherstone VillageOne Bedroom (sunroom optional)1BR,1BA$956
Bentley RidgeThe Brightleaf 5351BR,1BA$1,016
Encore at the ParkA11BR,1BA$1,044
Forest Glen ApartmentsNoble2BR,2BA$1,050
MAA Research ParkE1Studio,1BA$1,093
Cortland Research ParkAmberly1BR,1BA$1,095
Aventura RTPA11BR,1BA$1,099

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Research Triangle Park, NC and Nearby

As of January 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Research Triangle Park area is the $1.28 price per square foot Maverick Model at Braxton Townhomes in the in the Fayetteville Street Corridor neighborhood starting from $1,994. The second greatest value Research Triangle Park apartment is the 3 BEDROOM 2.5 BATH TOWNHOME Model at Emory Woods starting at $1,695 with a $1.30 price per square foot in the South Durham neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Research Triangle Park apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Braxton TownhomesMaverick3BR,2.5BA$1.28
Emory Woods3 BEDROOM 2.5 BATH TOWNHOME3BR,2.5BA$1.30
Encore at the ParkB32BR,2BA$1.18
Balfour West2 Bedroom Townhome Renovated2BR,2.5BA$1.20
Retreat at RTPCedar Deluxe2BR,2BA$1.38
The ChurchillB12BR,2BA$1.38
Forest Glen ApartmentsNoble2BR,2BA$1.12
Woodland Creek Apartments1 bedroom 1 bathroom1BR,1BA$1.38
Triangle PlaceThe Willow Renovated1BR,1BA$1.39
Featherstone VillageOne Bedroom (sunroom optional)1BR,1BA$1.24

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Research Triangle Park Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Research Triangle Park?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Research Triangle Park is at Vivo Living Forest Hills listed at $839.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Research Triangle Park Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Research Triangle Park Apartment is $937 at Emerald Place.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Research Triangle Park Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Research Triangle Park is starting from $1,050 at Forest Glen Apartments.

What is the most affordable Research Triangle Park Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Research Triangle Park Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Forest Glen Apartments and starts from $1,200.

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