
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Austin Creek Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $700 (33 Rentals)
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Room in Townhome on Whitesell Way

Vivo Living Forest Hills

Room in Townhome on Kudzu St

Emerald Place

The Sawyer

Triangle Park Apartments
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Room in Townhome on Metropolitan Dr

Legacy at Meridian Apartments

Alexander Crossing

Cortland Research Park

Falls Pointe at the Park Apartments

Creekstone at RTP Apartments

The Village at Auburn Apartments
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5141 Revere Rd

705 Keystone Park Dr

Room in House on Legendary Ln

Bexley at Triangle Park

Tradition at Stonewater
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Austin Creek, Durham, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Austin Creek?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Austin Creek Studio Apartments | $1,233 | $875 | $1,780 |
Austin Creek 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,596 | $720 | $3,638 |
Austin Creek 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,934 | $1,195 | $5,020 |
Austin Creek 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,564 | $1,505 | $5,696 |
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Cheapest Available Austin Creek Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Austin Creek area of Durham, NC is a Studio unit found at Vivo Living Forest Hills priced from $850. Emerald Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $911. Here are the most affordable Austin Creek apartments for rent in Durham, NC:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Vivo Living Forest Hills | Studio | Studio,1BA | $850 |
Emerald Place | Studio | Studio,1BA | $911 |
Bentley Ridge | The Brightleaf 535 | 1BR,1BA | $913 |
Pine Ridge | The Brightleaf 655 | 1BR,1BA | $959 |
Aven | Beech | 1BR,1BA | $996 |
The Sawyer | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,010 |
Triangle Park Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,030 |
The Pines | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
Legacy at Meridian Apartments | Kensington | 1BR,1BA | $1,067 |
Woodlake Reserve | Brightleaf | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Austin Creek, NC
As of May 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Austin Creek area is the $1.39 price per square foot The Durham 1211 Model at Sutton Station in the in the South Durham neighborhood starting from $1,682. The second greatest value Austin Creek apartment is the The Eno 1162 Model at Highgate Townhomes starting at $1,387 with a $1.19 price per square foot in the South Durham neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Austin Creek apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Sutton Station | The Durham 1211 | 2BR,2BA | $1.39 |
Highgate Townhomes | The Eno 1162 | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.19 |
Elevate the Park | The Southern | 2BR,2BA | $1.56 |
Bexley at Triangle Park | Hatteras | 2BR,2BA | $1.43 |
Hawthorne Davis Park | Dandelion | 1BR,1BA | $1.56 |
The Sawyer | A1 Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
Falls Pointe at the Park Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
Legacy at Meridian Apartments | Summerville | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
The Village at Auburn Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.55 |
Audubon Lake | The Brightleaf 650 | 1BR,1BA | $1.45 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Austin Creek Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Austin Creek?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Austin Creek is under $1,100.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Austin Creek?
The cheapest apartment in Austin Creek is Bentley Ridge which is listed at $913, while the average apartment in Austin Creek costs $2,175.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Austin Creek?
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 23 regular apartments in Austin Creek 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 Austin Creek?
Cheap apartments in Austin Creek have an average cost of $159 which is $2,016 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Austin Creek.
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