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1500 Duke University RdDurham, NC 27701
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Duke Forest Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $700 (29 Rentals)
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1733 Morehead Ave
DurhamNC27707
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Duke Manor- Students save up to 10%!
311 S Lasalle StDurham, NC 27705
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ReNew West Durham
700 Morreene RdDurham, NC 27705
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Lenox at Patterson Place
100 Rose Garden LnDurham, NC 27707
1731 Morehead Ave
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Chapel Tower- Students save up to 10%!
1315 Morreene RdDurham, NC 27705
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Anderson Apartments
1600 Anderson StDurham, NC 27707
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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
1911 Morehead Ave
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Furnished Studio-Durham - University
3105 Tower BlvdDurham, NC 27707
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Vintage Durham
3007 Petty RdDurham, NC 27707
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Willow Bend Apartments
1718 Palmer StDurham, NC 27707
2209 Morehead Ave
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The Belmont
1000 McQueen DrDurham, NC 27705
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Wye Junction
501 Washington StDurham, NC 27701
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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 | $1,330 | $1,000 | $1,787 |
| Duke Forest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,766 | $1,025 | $2,650 |
| Duke Forest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,060 | $1,025 | $4,025 |
| Duke Forest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,591 | $1,450 | $4,675 |
| Duke Forest 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,218 | $1,611 | $2,826 |
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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 $1,000. Duke Manor- Students save up to 10%! has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,090. 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 | $1,000 |
| Duke Manor- Students save up to 10%! | Hereford | 1BR,1BA | $1,090 |
| ReNew West Durham | Augusta | 1BR,1BA | $1,104 |
| Lenox at Patterson Place | Dover | Studio,1BA | $1,115 |
| Chapel Tower- Students save up to 10%! | Morreene | 1BR,1BA | $1,195 |
| Viceroy Apartments | VR 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,225 |
| Chandler at University Tower | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,275 |
| 501 Towns | 21.5TH | 2BR,1BA | $1,287 |
| Vintage Durham | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,389 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Duke Forest, NC
As of May 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Duke Forest area is the $1.69 price per square foot The Washington Model at The Belmont in the in the Downtown Durham neighborhood starting from $1,839. The second greatest value Duke Forest apartment is the Yorktown Model at Colonial Townhouses- Students save up to 10%! starting at $1,435 with a $1.33 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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| The Belmont | The Washington | 2BR,2BA | $1.69 |
| Colonial Townhouses- Students save up to 10%! | Yorktown | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.33 |
| Viceroy Apartments | VR 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| Crowne at 501 | Clare | 1BR,1BA | $2.20 |
| Willow Bend Apartments | WB 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.71 |
| 501 Towns | 21LR | 2BR,1BA | $1.68 |
| Chandler at University Tower | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.76 |
| ReNew West Durham | Augusta | 1BR,1BA | $1.84 |
| Chapel Tower- Students save up to 10%! | Morreene | 1BR,1BA | $2.10 |
| Duke Manor- Students save up to 10%! | Hereford | 1BR,1BA | $1.98 |
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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
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- 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 $1,389.
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 $1,025, 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 81 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 $861 which is $1,169 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Duke Forest.
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