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

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Bentley Ridge
1 Bedroom Apartments

Bentley Ridge

5523 NC Highway 55Durham, NC 27713
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Fox Chase
1 Bedroom Apartments

Fox Chase

3601-3707 Highgate DrDurham, NC 27713
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Southpoint Crossing
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Southpoint Crossing

1800 Southpoint Crossing DrDurham, NC 27713

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Austin Creek, Durham, NC Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vivo Living Forest HillsStudioStudio,1BA$850
Emerald PlaceStudioStudio,1BA$911
Bentley RidgeThe Brightleaf 5351BR,1BA$913
Pine RidgeThe Brightleaf 6551BR,1BA$959
AvenBeech1BR,1BA$996
The SawyerA11BR,1BA$1,010
Triangle Park Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,030
The PinesStudio1BR,1BA$1,050
Legacy at Meridian ApartmentsKensington1BR,1BA$1,067
Woodlake ReserveBrightleaf1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Sutton StationThe Durham 12112BR,2BA$1.39
Highgate TownhomesThe Eno 11622BR,2.5BA$1.19
Elevate the ParkThe Southern2BR,2BA$1.56
Bexley at Triangle ParkHatteras2BR,2BA$1.43
Hawthorne Davis ParkDandelion1BR,1BA$1.56
The SawyerA1 Renovated1BR,1BA$1.29
Falls Pointe at the Park ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.43
Legacy at Meridian ApartmentsSummerville1BR,1BA$1.32
The Village at Auburn Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.55
Audubon LakeThe Brightleaf 6501BR,1BA$1.45

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Austin Creek, Durham, NC

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers is proud to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States and customized analysis for South Durham, NC. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, pet-friendly features, apartment complexes for the kids, proximity to transit, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

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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