Cheap Homes for Rent in Outer East Durham Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $900 (38 Rentals)

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Outer East Durham, Durham, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Outer East Durham Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Outer East Durham area of Durham, NC is a Studio unit found at Vivo Living Forest Hills priced from $850. Bentley Ridge has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $913. Here are the most affordable Outer East Durham apartments for rent in Durham, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vivo Living Forest HillsStudioStudio,1BA$850
Bentley RidgeThe Brightleaf 5351BR,1BA$913
Haven at Research Triangle ParkA11BR,1BA$950
BLU Station ApartmentsOne Bedroom Standard-Call For Availability1BR,1BA$950
AvenBeech1BR,1BA$970
Regency Place Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$999
Lake Lynn Reserve ApartmentsA2 - Pelican1BR,1BA$1,011
Hardee Street1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,014
Triangle Park Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,030
The PinesStudio1BR,1BA$1,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer East Durham, NC

As of May 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Outer East Durham area is the $1.13 price per square foot Balsam Model at Houndswood Village in the in the South Durham neighborhood starting from $2,695. The second greatest value Outer East Durham apartment is the Raritan Model at Braxton Townhomes starting at $2,399 with a $1.29 price per square foot in the Fayetteville Street Corridor neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Outer East Durham apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Houndswood VillageBalsam3BR,3.5BA$1.13
Braxton TownhomesRaritan3BR,2.5BA$1.29
ABODE at ArringdonLennox3BR,3.5BA$1.29
Davis Park2 Beds, 3.5 baths2BR,3.5BA$1.21
MAA Crabtree Valley32B3BR,2BA$1.29
Village of PickwickThe Edinburgh Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.24
Balfour West2 Bed 2.5 Bath Classic2BR,2.5BA$1.20
Emory Woods2 BEDROOM 1 BATH (1020 SF)2BR,1BA$1.08
Triangle PlaceThe Willow Renovated1BR,1BA$1.27
AvenBeech1BR,1BA$1.30

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Frequently Asked Questions about Outer East Durham

What type of rentals are currently available in Outer East Durham?

There are currently 299 Apartments for Rent in Outer East Durham, NC with pricing that ranges from $450 to $6,270. There are also 218 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Outer East Durham ranging from $995 to $5,875.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Outer East Durham?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Outer East Durham ranges from $995 to $5,875 with an average monthly rent of $2,169.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Outer East Durham?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Outer East Durham range from $1,373 to $5,746, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,395 to $5,875. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,645 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,700.

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