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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 Available Now
Icon Downtown Durham
1500 Duke University RdDurham, NC 27701
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$1,312 - $1,5072 Bedroom Apartments Available Oct 2
Willow Bend Apartments
1718 Palmer StDurham, NC 27707
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Vetra Forest Hills - Lexington Street
2029 Bedford StDurham, NC 27707
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Duke Pointe - 2006 House Ave
2006 House AveDurham, NC 27707
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$1,099 - $1,2562 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 18
Viceroy Apartments
1700 Chapel Hill RdDurham, NC 27707
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Barclay Apartments
1011 Burke StDurham, 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 | $1,106 | $875 | $1,649 |
| Duke Forest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,290 | $900 | $1,875 |
| Duke Forest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,506 | $1,099 | $2,099 |
| Duke Forest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,778 | $1,375 | $1,985 |
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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. Barclay Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $895. 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 |
| Barclay Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR, 1BA | $895 |
| 1603 Gunter St | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR, 1BA | $950 |
| Duke Pointe - 2006 House Ave | The Davis | 1BR, 1BA | $975 |
| Anderson Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $990 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Duke Forest, NC
As of September 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Duke Forest area is the $1.06 price per square foot Yorktown Model at Colonial Townhouses- Students save up to 10%! in the Downtown Durham neighborhood starting from $1,135. The second greatest value Duke Forest apartment is the 1 Bedroom Model at Anderson Apartments in the Fayetteville Street Corridor neighborhood starting at $990 with a $1.28 price per square foot. 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colonial Townhouses- Students save up to 10%! | Yorktown | 2BR, 1.5BA | $1.06 |
| Anderson Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $1.28 |
| Vetra Forest Hills - Lexington Street | B1 | 2BR, 1BA | $1.65 |
| Chandler at University Tower | A1 | 1BR, 1BA | $1.84 |
| Vintage Durham | A1C | 1BR, 1BA | $2.26 |
| 1603 Gunter St | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR, 1BA | $1.51 |
| Jersey | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR, 1BA | $1.91 |
| Barclay Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR, 1BA | $1.63 |
| Duke Pointe - 2006 House Ave | The Davis | 1BR, 1BA | $1.77 |
| Icon Downtown Durham | A1 Studio C Upgrade-Call for Availability | Studio, 1BA | $2.44 |
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 $1,549.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Duke Forest?
The cheapest apartment in Duke Forest is Barclay Apartments which is listed at $895, while the average apartment in Duke Forest costs $1,374.
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 20 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 $498 which is $876 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Duke Forest.
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