Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer Downtown Durham Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $500 (87 Rentals)

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Explore the Best Cheap Apartments in Outer Downtown Durham area of Durham for Renters Looking for a Great Deal on Lower Cost Rent for the Area.

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1220 S Roxboro St
$6751 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for RentAvailable Now

1220 S Roxboro St

Durham, NC 27707
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929 Morreene Rd
$7821 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for RentAvailable Now

929 Morreene Rd

Durham, NC 27705
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1006 N Guthrie Ave
$9951 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for RentAvailable Now

1006 N Guthrie Ave

Durham, NC 27703
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710 S Lasalle St
$1,1991 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for RentAvailable Now

710 S Lasalle St

Durham, NC 27705
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Outer Downtown Durham, Durham, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Outer Downtown Durham Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Outer Downtown Durham area of Durham, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Dupont Circle priced from $787. Crystal Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $820. Here are the most affordable Outer Downtown Durham apartments for rent in Durham, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Dupont CircleThe Brightleaf 6001BR,1BA$787
Crystal VillageEmerald1BR,1BA$820
Vivo Living DurhamThe CarolinasStudio,1BA$845
Avalon EastThe Brightleaf 6501BR,1BA$900
BLU Station ApartmentsOne Bedroom Standard-Call For Availability1BR,1BA$900
Lenox EastThe Brightleaf 6501BR,1BA$926
Icon Downtown DurhamA1 Studio C Standard -Call for AvailabilityStudio,1BA$950
The Element Apartments1x1 Standard- Call for Availability1BR,1BA$975
SoHo Apartment Homes1x1 Standard-Call for Availability1BR,1BA$975
Duke Manor- Students save up to 10%!Arthur1BR,1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer Downtown Durham, NC

As of January 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Outer Downtown Durham area is the $1.25 price per square foot 3x2.5 Model at Rippling Stream Townhomes in the in the Cardinal Lake neighborhood starting from $1,631. The second greatest value Outer Downtown Durham apartment is the C1 Model at Magnolia Pointe Apartment Homes starting at $1,499 with a $1.20 price per square foot in the Downtown Durham neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Outer Downtown Durham apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Rippling Stream Townhomes3x2.53BR,2.5BA$1.25
Magnolia Pointe Apartment HomesC13BR,2BA$1.20
Regency Place Apartments2 Bedroom-1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.31
Juniper Square ApartmentsThe Terrace2BR,1BA$1.38
Creekside LandingOne Bed/One Bath1BR,1BA$1.33
Monarch ApartmentsOne Bed, One Bath1BR,1BA$1.29
Lenox EastThe Brightleaf 6501BR,1BA$1.42
Avalon EastThe Brightleaf 6501BR,1BA$1.38
Crystal VillageEmerald1BR,1BA$1.30
Dupont CircleThe Brightleaf 6001BR,1BA$1.31

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across North Carolina including Outer Downtown Durham, Durham, and the greater Durham area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, family-friendliness, proximity to transit, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Outer Downtown Durham Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Outer Downtown Durham?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Outer Downtown Durham is at Vivo Living Durham listed at $845.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Outer Downtown Durham Apartment is $787 at Dupont Circle.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Outer Downtown Durham is starting from $1,085 at Rippling Stream Townhomes.

What is the most affordable Outer Downtown Durham Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Outer Downtown Durham Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Willow Bend Apartments and starts from $1,377.

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