
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Eastern Durham Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $400 (15 Rentals)
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3432 Carr Rd

Room in House on Autumn Leaf Ln

Room in Townhome on Sandwood Loch Dr

Haven at Research Triangle Park

BLU Station Apartments

Room in Townhome on Castle Loch Lane

MAA Research Park

Room in Townhome on Primo Dr
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Room in Townhome on Brellon Ln

Indigo Apartments

The Lex at Brier Creek

7709 Alexander Promenade Pl, Unit Management
Eastern Durham, Durham, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Eastern Durham?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Eastern Durham Studio Apartments | $1,219 | $1,003 | $1,349 |
Eastern Durham 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,490 | $450 | $2,810 |
Eastern Durham 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,834 | $540 | $4,081 |
Eastern Durham 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,136 | $635 | $5,251 |
Eastern Durham 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,750 | $1,750 | $1,750 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 15 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Eastern Durham Neighborhood of Durham, NC.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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BLU Station Apartments | One Bedroom Standard-Call For Availability | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
Haven at Research Triangle Park | A1R | 1BR,1BA | $997 |
MAA Research Park | E1 | Studio,1BA | $1,003 |
Indigo Apartments | A1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,070 |
The Lex at Brier Creek | A1 | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Houndswood Village | Balsam | 3BR,3.5BA | $1.18 |
Amavi Brier Creek | TH-C1 | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.50 |
Pendleton Townhomes | 4 Bedroom | 4BR,2BA | $1.33 |
Marquis Ellis Crossing | 1C | 1BR,1BA | $1.63 |
Springwood Park | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.48 |
The Crossings at Alexander Place | A1 (The Abby) | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
Fox Crossing Luxury Apartments | Lowell | 1BR,1BA | $1.77 |
Retreat at RTP | Maple Deluxe | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
The Lex at Brier Creek | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
BLU Station Apartments | One Bedroom Upgraded-Call For Availability | 1BR,1BA | $1.79 |
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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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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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