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Colonial Townhouses- Students save up to 10%!
2920 Chapel Hill RdDurham, NC 27707
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Icon Downtown Durham
1500 Duke University RdDurham, NC 27701
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20 Morcroft LnDurham, NC 27705
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501 Towns-Lexington Street Apartments
2029 Bedford StDurham, NC 27707
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1718 Palmer StDurham, NC 27707
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Viceroy Apartments
1700 Chapel Hill RdDurham, NC 27707
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1808-1810 Chapel Hill RdDurham, NC 27707
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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 | $1,156 | $900 | $1,615 |
| Duke Forest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,307 | $925 | $1,830 |
| Duke Forest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,475 | $999 | $2,324 |
| Duke Forest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,609 | $1,469 | $2,040 |
| Duke Forest 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,183 | $6,183 | $6,183 |
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There are currently 17 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Duke Forest Neighborhood of Durham, NC.
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Cheapest Available Duke Forest Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Duke Forest area of Durham, NC is a Studio unit found at Icon Downtown Durham priced from $900. Viceroy Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $999. Here are the most affordable Duke Forest apartments for rent in Durham, NC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Icon Downtown Durham | A1 Studio C Standard -Call for Availability | Studio,1BA | $900 |
| Viceroy Apartments | VR 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $999 |
| Anderson Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| 501 Towns-Lexington Street Apartments | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1,236 |
| Chandler at University Tower | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,290 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Duke Forest, NC
As of December 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Duke Forest area is the $1.12 price per square foot B1.5 Model at 501 Towns-Lexington Street Apartments in the in the Fayetteville Street Corridor neighborhood starting from $1,340. The second greatest value Duke Forest apartment is the Yorktown Model at Colonial Townhouses- Students save up to 10%! starting at $1,310 with a $1.22 price per square foot in the Downtown Durham neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Duke Forest apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 501 Towns-Lexington Street Apartments | B1.5 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.12 |
| Colonial Townhouses- Students save up to 10%! | Yorktown | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.22 |
| Willow Bend Apartments | WB 3x2 | 3BR,2BA | $1.53 |
| Viceroy Apartments | VR 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| Anderson Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| Chandler at University Tower | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.78 |
| Vintage Durham | A1B | 1BR,1BA | $2.04 |
| Icon Downtown Durham | A3 1x1 C Upgrade-Call for Availability | 1BR,1BA | $2.53 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDuke Forest, Durham, NC
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Among cities in North Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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2.5Pet Friendly
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 $1,540.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Duke Forest?
The cheapest apartment in Duke Forest is Icon Downtown Durham which is listed at $925, while the average apartment in Duke Forest costs $6,183.
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 13 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 $612 which is $5,571 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Duke Forest.
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