Cheap Homes for Rent in Duke Forest Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $1,500 (7 Rentals)

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Duke Forest, Durham, NC Local Guide

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. Viceroy Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,175. Here are the most affordable Duke Forest apartments for rent in Durham, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Icon Downtown DurhamA1 Studio C Standard -Call for AvailabilityStudio,1BA$1,000
Viceroy ApartmentsVR 2x12BR,1BA$1,175
Anderson Apartments1 Bedroom Flat1BR,1BA$1,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Duke Forest, NC

As of July 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Duke Forest area is the $1.07 price per square foot 21.5TH Model at 501 Towns in the in the Fayetteville Street Corridor neighborhood starting from $1,287. The second greatest value Duke Forest apartment is the Yorktown Model at Colonial Townhouses- Students save up to 10%! starting at $1,395 with a $1.30 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
501 Towns21.5TH2BR,1.5BA$1.07
Colonial Townhouses- Students save up to 10%!Yorktown2BR,1.5BA$1.30
Chandler at University TowerB22BR,2BA$1.64
Viceroy ApartmentsVR 2x12BR,1BA$1.40
Willow Bend ApartmentsWB 2x12BR,1BA$1.58
Anderson Apartments1 Bedroom Flat1BR,1BA$1.55
Vintage DurhamS1AStudio ,1BA$3.03
Icon Downtown DurhamA1 Studio C Upgrade-Call for AvailabilityStudio ,1BA$2.75
Furnished Studio-Durham - UniversityFurnished Studio-Durham - UniversityStudio ,1BA$4.40

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Frequently Asked Questions about Duke Forest

What type of rentals are currently available in Duke Forest?

There are currently 61 Apartments for Rent in Duke Forest, NC with pricing that ranges from $1,000 to $2,800. There are also 12 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Duke Forest ranging from $1,580 to $3,295.

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 $1,580 to $3,295 with an average monthly rent of $2,205.

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