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Colonial Townhouses- Students save up to 10%!
2920 Chapel Hill RdDurham, NC 27707
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Chandler at University Tower
20 Morcroft LnDurham, NC 27705
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$875 - $1,500Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For Availability
Icon Downtown Durham
1500 Duke University RdDurham, NC 27701
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Viceroy Apartments
1700 Chapel Hill RdDurham, NC 27707
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501 Towns-Lexington Street Apartments
2029 Bedford StDurham, NC 27707
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Willow Bend Apartments
1718 Palmer StDurham, NC 27707
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Barclay Apartments
1011 Burke StDurham, NC 27707
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2006 House Ave
2006 House AveDurham, NC 27707
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Montego
1901 Morehead AveDurham, NC 27707
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The Edge at West End The Edge at West End
1808-1810 Chapel Hill RdDurham, NC 27707
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Valley Terrace Apartments
2836 Chapel Hill RdDurham, NC 27707
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Lancaster Commons
2709 Western BypDurham, NC 27705
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University Commons
801-804 Underwood AveDurham, NC 27701
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1806 Chapel Hill Rd
1806 Chapel Hill RdDurham, NC 27707
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Holiday Durham Regent
3007 Pickett RdDurham, NC 27705
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Birchwood Apartments
2918 Chapel Hill RdDurham, NC 27707
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1919-1925 Morehead Ave
1919-1925 Morehead AveDurham, 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 | $1,108 | $875 | $1,449 |
| Duke Forest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,286 | $900 | $1,925 |
| Duke Forest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,495 | $1,100 | $2,249 |
| Duke Forest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,749 | $1,470 | $2,040 |
| Duke Forest 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,346 | $1,736 | $4,957 |
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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 $875. Viceroy Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,100. 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 | $875 |
| Viceroy Apartments | VR 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| Anderson Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| 2211 Morehead Ave | 2BR/2BA Upper Floor | 2BR,2BA | $1,249 |
| Chandler at University Tower | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,295 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Duke Forest, NC
As of January 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Duke Forest area is the $1.00 price per square foot 2BR/2BA Upper Floor Model at 2211 Morehead Ave in the in the Fayetteville Street Corridor neighborhood starting from $1,249. 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2211 Morehead Ave | 2BR/2BA Upper Floor | 2BR,2BA | $1.00 |
| 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 | $1.31 |
| Anderson Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| 501 Towns-Lexington Street Apartments | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.71 |
| Chandler at University Tower | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.79 |
| Vintage Durham | S1A | Studio ,1BA | $2.65 |
| Icon Downtown Durham | A3 1x1 C Upgrade-Call for Availability | 1BR,1BA | $2.47 |
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 $900, while the average apartment in Duke Forest costs $3,346.
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 15 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 $778 which is $2,568 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Duke Forest.
Expert Rental Resources
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Written by: Bob Mallory
Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.
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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.