Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Durham Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $400 (95 Rentals)

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Mutual Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Mutual Manor

3146 Fayetteville StDurham, NC 27707
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East Durham, Durham, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Durham Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Durham area of Durham, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at 912 Alma St priced from $560. 3052 Castle Loch Ln has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $599. Here are the most affordable East Durham apartments for rent in Durham, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
912 Alma St912 Alma St1BR,1BA$560
3052 Castle Loch Ln3052 Castle Loch Ln1BR,1BA$599
36 Autumn Leaf Ln36 Autumn Leaf Ln1BR,1BA$620
1315 Scholar Dr1315 Scholar Dr1BR,1BA$640
2110 Raj Dr2110 Raj Dr1BR,1BA$665
1004 Greatland Rd1004 Greatland Rd1BR,1BA$675
701 Fanning Way701 Fanning Way1BR,1BA$695
3101 Primo Dr3101 Primo Dr1BR,1BA$695
160 Presidents Dr160 Presidents Dr1BR,1BA$715
105 Snowy Egret Ct105 Snowy Egret Ct1BR,1BA$725

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Durham, NC

As of March 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Durham area is the $0.29 price per square foot 3908 Booker Ave Model at 3908 Booker Ave in the in the Fayetteville Street Corridor neighborhood starting from $850. The second greatest value East Durham apartment is the 404 Formosa Ave Model at 404 Formosa Ave starting at $750 with a $0.29 price per square foot in the Plum Street neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Durham apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3908 Booker Ave3908 Booker Ave1BR,1BA$0.29
404 Formosa Ave404 Formosa Ave1BR,1BA$0.29
404 Formosa Ave404 Formosa Ave1BR,1BA$0.29
3052 Castle Loch Ln3052 Castle Loch Ln1BR,1BA$0.25
701 Fanning Way701 Fanning Way1BR,1BA$0.30
36 Autumn Leaf Ln36 Autumn Leaf Ln1BR,1BA$0.27
36 Autumn Leaf Ln36 Autumn Leaf Ln1BR,1BA$0.27
160 Presidents Dr160 Presidents Dr1BR,1BA$0.32
160 Presidents Dr160 Presidents Dr1BR,1BA$0.32
912 Alma St912 Alma St1BR,1BA$0.25
912 Alma St912 Alma St1BR,1BA$0.25
3001 Brellon Ln3001 Brellon Ln1BR,1BA$0.34
1004 Greatland Rd1004 Greatland Rd1BR,1BA$0.32
105 Snowy Egret Ct105 Snowy Egret Ct1BR,1BA$0.35

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East Durham, Durham, NC

Ranked #6

Among neighborhoods in Durham, NC for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Central Durham, NC. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendliness, and other valuable search options. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Durham Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in East Durham?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in East Durham is at Atlas Durham listed at $1,150.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom East Durham Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Durham Apartment is $560 at 912 Alma St.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom East Durham Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in East Durham is starting from $1,029 at Rippling Stream Townhomes.

What is the most affordable East Durham Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap East Durham Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Rippling Stream Townhomes and starts from $1,399.

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