Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Eastern Durham Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $400 (15 Rentals)

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1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Naples Terrace

1237 Naples PlDurham, NC 27703

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Eastern Durham, Durham, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Eastern Durham Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Eastern Durham area of Durham, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at BLU Station Apartments priced from $950. Haven at Research Triangle Park has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $997. Here are the most affordable Eastern Durham apartments for rent in Durham, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
BLU Station ApartmentsOne Bedroom Standard-Call For Availability1BR,1BA$950
Haven at Research Triangle ParkA1R1BR,1BA$997
MAA Research ParkE1Studio,1BA$1,003
Indigo ApartmentsA1A1BR,1BA$1,070
The Lex at Brier CreekA11BR,1BA$1,124

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Eastern Durham, NC

As of April 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Eastern Durham area is the $1.18 price per square foot Balsam Model at Houndswood Village in the in the South Durham neighborhood starting from $2,796. The second greatest value Eastern Durham apartment is the TH-C1 Model at Amavi Brier Creek starting at $2,400 with a $1.50 price per square foot in the East Durham neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Eastern Durham apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Houndswood VillageBalsam3BR,3.5BA$1.18
Amavi Brier CreekTH-C13BR,2.5BA$1.50
Pendleton Townhomes4 Bedroom4BR,2BA$1.33
Marquis Ellis Crossing1C1BR,1BA$1.63
Springwood Park2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.48
The Crossings at Alexander PlaceA1 (The Abby)1BR,1BA$1.67
Fox Crossing Luxury ApartmentsLowell1BR,1BA$1.77
Retreat at RTPMaple Deluxe1BR,1BA$1.58
The Lex at Brier CreekA11BR,1BA$1.58
BLU Station ApartmentsOne Bedroom Upgraded-Call For Availability1BR,1BA$1.79

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Eastern Durham, Durham, NC

Ranked #65

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is happy to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Durham. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best outdoor access, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places that make kids happy, and much more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Eastern Durham Neighborhood in Durham, NC

Walk Score®

19 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

22 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

7 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Eastern Durham Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Eastern Durham?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Eastern Durham is under $1,274.

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

The cheapest apartment in Eastern Durham is BLU Station Apartments which is listed at $950, while the average apartment in Eastern Durham costs $1,925.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Eastern 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 10 regular apartments in Eastern 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 Eastern Durham?

Cheap apartments in Eastern Durham have an average cost of $942 which is $983 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Eastern Durham.

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