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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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vivo Living DurhamThe CarolinasStudio,1BA$849
Crystal VillageEmerald1BR,1BA$969
Stonewood ApartmentsDogwood1BR,1BA$999
Regency Place Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$999
SoHo Apartment Homes1x1 Standard-Call for Availability1BR,1BA$1,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cardinal Lake, NC

As of April 17, 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Magnolia Pointe ApartmentsB22BR,2BA$1.50
Regency Place Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.54
Independence Park1X1 W/ Sunroom Renovated1BR,1BA$1.65
Rippling Stream Townhomes1x1.51BR,1.5BA$1.32
Creekside LandingOne Bed/One Bath1BR,1BA$1.43
Croasdaile11BZ1BR,1BA$1.63
Avana On BroadOne Bedroom One Bath (736 SF)1BR,1BA$1.46
Reserve at StillwaterThe Oxford1BR,1BA$1.60
Stonewood ApartmentsDogwood1BR,1BA$1.43
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 56 Apartments for Rent in Cardinal Lake, NC with pricing that ranges from $550 to $5,290. There are also 42 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Cardinal Lake ranging from $1,325 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 $1,325 to $3,300 with an average monthly rent of $1,948.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Cardinal Lake?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Cardinal Lake range from $1,294 to $5,290, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,550 to $3,300. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,700 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,925.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.