
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Duke Forest Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $1,075 (21 Rentals)


1731 Morehead Ave

Lenox at Patterson Place

Duke Manor- Students save up to 10%!
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1911 Morehead Ave

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Colonial Townhouses- Students save up to 10%!

2209 Morehead Ave

Chapel Tower- Students save up to 10%!
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Duke Forest, Durham, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Duke Forest?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Duke Forest Studio Apartments | $1,338 | $1,000 | $1,787 |
Duke Forest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,771 | $1,025 | $2,650 |
Duke Forest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,120 | $1,075 | $4,025 |
Duke Forest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,573 | $1,450 | $4,675 |
Duke Forest 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,218 | $1,611 | $2,826 |
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Getting Around the Duke Forest Neighborhood in Durham, NC
Walk Score®
54 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
56 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
33 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Duke Forest Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Duke Forest?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Duke Forest is under $1,390.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Duke Forest?
The cheapest apartment in Duke Forest is Lenox at Patterson Place which is listed at $1,255, while the average apartment in Duke Forest costs $2,030.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Duke Forest?
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 120 regular apartments in Duke Forest 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 Duke Forest?
Cheap apartments in Duke Forest have an average cost of $829 which is $1,201 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Duke Forest.
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