Cheap Homes for Rent in Cardinal Lake Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $1,500 (16 Rentals)

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821 Belvin Ave

DurhamNC27704

Cardinal Lake, Durham, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Cardinal Lake Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Cardinal Lake area of Durham, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at 2002 Strebor St priced from $575. 701 Fanning Way has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $695. Here are the most affordable Cardinal Lake apartments for rent in Durham, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
2002 Strebor St2002 Strebor St1BR,1BA$575
701 Fanning Way701 Fanning Way1BR,1BA$695
160 Presidents Dr160 Presidents Dr1BR,1BA$715
Vivo Living DurhamThe CarolinasStudio,1BA$849
Crystal VillageEmerald1BR,1BA$969

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cardinal Lake, NC

As of March 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Cardinal Lake area is the $0.22 price per square foot 2002 Strebor St Model at 2002 Strebor St in the in the Downtown Durham neighborhood starting from $575. The second greatest value Cardinal Lake apartment is the 701 Fanning Way Model at 701 Fanning Way starting at $695 with a $0.30 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2002 Strebor St2002 Strebor St1BR,1BA$0.22
701 Fanning Way701 Fanning Way1BR,1BA$0.30
160 Presidents Dr160 Presidents Dr1BR,1BA$0.32
Room in House on Genlee DrRoom in House on Genlee Dr1BR,1BA$0.36
4815 S Singing Woods Pl4815 S Singing Woods Pl4BR,1.5BA$1.16
1013 Da Vinci St1013 Da Vinci St4BR,2BA$1.44
Crossdale FlatsC1 - Premier with Carport3BR,2BA$1.53
Rippling Stream Townhomes1x1.51BR,1.5BA$1.40
Stonewood ApartmentsDogwood1BR,1BA$1.45
Crystal VillageEmerald1BR,1BA$1.54

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cardinal Lake

What type of rentals are currently available in Cardinal Lake?

There are currently 60 Apartments for Rent in Cardinal Lake, NC with pricing that ranges from $849 to $4,951. There are also 27 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Cardinal Lake ranging from $1,520 to $3,300.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Cardinal Lake?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Cardinal Lake ranges from $1,520 to $3,300 with an average monthly rent of $1,926.

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