Cheap Homes for Rent in Duke Forest Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $1,100 (3 Rentals)

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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Duke Forest, NC

As of May 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Duke Forest area is the $1.06 price per square foot B2 Model at Vetra Forest Hills - Lexington Street in the in the Fayetteville Street Corridor neighborhood starting from $1,595. The second greatest value Duke Forest apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Anderson Apartments starting at $1,250 with a $1.35 price per square foot in the Fayetteville Street Corridor neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Duke Forest apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Vetra Forest Hills - Lexington StreetB22BR,2BA$1.06
Anderson Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.35
Viceroy ApartmentsVR 2x12BR,1BA$1.31
Willow Bend ApartmentsWB 2x12BR,1BA$1.45
Vintage DurhamA1E1BR,1BA$2.23
Chandler at University TowerA11BR,1BA$1.74
Colonial Townhouses- Students save up to 10%!Williamsburg1BR,1BA$2.09
Icon Downtown DurhamA1 Studio C Upgrade-Call for AvailabilityStudio ,1BA$2.44

Frequently Asked Questions about Duke Forest

What type of rentals are currently available in Duke Forest?

There are currently 55 Apartments for Rent in Duke Forest, NC with pricing that ranges from $875 to $2,170. There are also 7 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Duke Forest ranging from $1,100 to $2,700.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Duke Forest?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Duke Forest ranges from $1,100 to $2,700 with an average monthly rent of $1,629.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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