Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Durham Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $400 (98 Rentals)

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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 The Lofts at Southside Apartments priced from $525. BLU Station Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable East Durham apartments for rent in Durham, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Lofts at Southside Apartments1 Bedroom Tax Credit***1BR,1BA$525
BLU Station ApartmentsOne Bedroom Standard-Call For Availability1BR,1BA$950
Monarch ApartmentsOne Bed, One Bath1BR,1BA$995
901 South1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$999
SoHo Apartment Homes1x1 Standard-Call for Availability1BR,1BA$1,000
Hardee Street1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,014
Stonewood ApartmentsDogwood1BR,1BA$1,015
Indigo ApartmentsA1A1BR,1BA$1,034
Triangle PlaceThe Willow1BR,1BA$1,055
Haven at Research Triangle ParkA1R1BR,1BA$1,058

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Durham, NC

As of April 07, 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 $785 with a $0.31 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$0.31
404 Formosa Ave404 Formosa Ave1BR,1BA$0.31
3048 Castle Loch Ln3048 Castle Loch Ln1BR,1BA$0.25
2019 Sandwood Loch Dr2019 Sandwood Loch Dr1BR,1BA$0.29
701 Fanning Way701 Fanning Way1BR,1BA$0.28
36 Autumn Leaf Ln36 Autumn Leaf Ln1BR,1BA$0.29
36 Autumn Leaf Ln36 Autumn Leaf Ln1BR,1BA$0.29
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
105 Snowy Egret Ct105 Snowy Egret Ct1BR,1BA$0.35

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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 a cheap apartment in East Durham?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Durham is under $1,058.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Durham?

The cheapest apartment in East Durham is The Lofts at Southside Apartments which is listed at $525, while the average apartment in East Durham costs $1,917.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Durham?

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 44 regular apartments in East Durham 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 East Durham?

Cheap apartments in East Durham have an average cost of $410 which is $1,507 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Durham.

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