Room in House on Strebor St
2002 Strebor St
DurhamNC27705
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cardinal Lake Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $500 (13 Rentals)
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701 Fanning Way
DurhamNC27704
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1203 Bent Willow Dr
DurhamNC27704
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3114 Genlee Dr
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Vivo Living Durham
2517 Guess RdDurham, NC 27705
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Regency Place Apartments
3523 N Roxboro StDurham, NC 27704
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The Element Apartments
1400 Wyldewood RdDurham, NC 27704
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SoHo Apartment Homes
901 Chalk Level RdDurham, NC 27704
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Cardinal Lake, Durham, NC Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Cardinal Lake?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinal Lake Studio Apartments | $914 | $849 | $1,224 |
| Cardinal Lake 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,277 | $550 | $3,861 |
| Cardinal Lake 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,664 | $1,050 | $5,182 |
| Cardinal Lake 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,036 | $1,294 | $5,314 |
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Cheapest Available Cardinal Lake Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Cardinal Lake area of Durham, NC is a Studio unit found at Vivo Living Durham priced from $849. Crystal Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $969. Here are the most affordable Cardinal Lake apartments for rent in Durham, NC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vivo Living Durham | The Carolinas | Studio,1BA | $849 |
| Crystal Village | Emerald | 1BR,1BA | $969 |
| Stonewood Apartments | Dogwood | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Regency Place Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| The Element Apartments | 1x1 Standard- Call for Availability | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cardinal Lake, NC
As of May 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Cardinal Lake area is the $1.50 price per square foot B2 Model at Magnolia Pointe Apartments in the in the Downtown Durham neighborhood starting from $1,691. The second greatest value Cardinal Lake apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Model at Regency Place Apartments starting at $1,600 with a $1.54 price per square foot in the Downtown Durham neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cardinal Lake apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Magnolia Pointe Apartments | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.50 |
| Regency Place Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.54 |
| Rippling Stream Townhomes | 2x1.5 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.27 |
| Avana On Broad | One Bedroom One Bath (836 SF) | 1BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| Independence Park | 1X1 Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
| Croasdaile | 11BZ | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
| Reserve at Stillwater | The Oxford | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| Stonewood Apartments | Dogwood | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| The Element Apartments | 1x1 Upgraded- Call for Availability | 1BR,1BA | $1.69 |
| Crystal Village | Emerald | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cardinal Lake Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Cardinal Lake?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Cardinal Lake is under $1,149.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Cardinal Lake?
The cheapest apartment in Cardinal Lake is Crystal Village which is listed at $969, while the average apartment in Cardinal Lake costs $2,235.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Cardinal Lake?
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 9 regular apartments in Cardinal Lake 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 Cardinal Lake?
Cheap apartments in Cardinal Lake have an average cost of $179 which is $2,056 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Cardinal Lake.
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