Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northeast Central Durham Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $500 (21 Rentals)

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Barton
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Barton

1507 Mathison StDurham, NC 27701
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Liberty Square
1 Bedroom Apartments

Liberty Square

545 Liberty StDurham, NC 27701
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BullHouse
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

BullHouse

504 E Pettigrew StDurham, NC 27701
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Northeast Central Durham, Durham, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Northeast Central Durham Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Northeast Central Durham area of Durham, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at 912 Alma St priced from $560. 404 Formosa Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $785. Here are the most affordable Northeast Central Durham apartments for rent in Durham, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
912 Alma St912 Alma St1BR,1BA$560
404 Formosa Ave404 Formosa Ave1BR,1BA$785
1706 Merrick St1706 Merrick St1BR,1BA$795
The Lofts at Southside Apartments2 Bedroom Tax Credit***2BR,1BA$1,103
Atlas DurhamDaisyStudio,1BA$1,120

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northeast Central Durham, NC

As of April 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Northeast Central Durham area is the $0.31 price per square foot 404 Formosa Ave Model at 404 Formosa Ave in the in the Plum Street neighborhood starting from $785. The second greatest value Northeast Central Durham apartment is the 912 Alma St Model at 912 Alma St starting at $560 with a $0.25 price per square foot in the Fayetteville Street Corridor neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Northeast Central Durham apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
404 Formosa Ave404 Formosa Ave1BR,1BA$0.31
912 Alma St912 Alma St1BR,1BA$0.25
912 Alma St912 Alma St1BR,1BA$0.25
1706 Merrick St1706 Merrick St1BR,1BA$0.44
1706 Merrick St1706 Merrick St1BR,1BA$0.44
107 E Parrish St1 Bed, 2 baths1BR,2BA$1.56
Concord Village3A3BR,1.5BA$1.81
1206 Granby St, Unit A1206 Granby St3BR,2.5BA$1.75
Liberty WarehouseC1.22BR,2BA$1.81
Juniper Square ApartmentsThe Terrace2BR,1BA$1.46
The Lofts at Southside Apartments1 Bedroom Live-Work Loft1BR,1BA$1.68
1003 Lowry Ave1003 Lowry Ave2BR,1BA$1.47

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Northeast Central Durham, Durham, NC

Ranked #48

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Northeast Central Durham Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Northeast Central Durham?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Northeast Central Durham is under $1,400.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Northeast Central Durham?

The cheapest apartment in Northeast Central Durham is 912 Alma St which is listed at $560, while the average apartment in Northeast Central Durham costs $3,395.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Northeast Central 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 2 regular apartments in Northeast Central 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 Northeast Central Durham?

Cheap apartments in Northeast Central Durham have an average cost of $173 which is $3,222 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northeast Central Durham.

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