Cheap Homes for Rent in Duke Forest Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $1,400 (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. Lenox at Patterson Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,105. 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
Lenox at Patterson PlaceDoverStudio,1BA$1,105
Duke Manor- Students save up to 10%!Hereford1BR,1BA$1,115

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Duke Forest, NC

As of June 02, 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 $1,450 with a $1.35 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.
The BelmontThe Washington2BR,2BA$1.69
Colonial Townhouses- Students save up to 10%!Yorktown2BR,1.5BA$1.35
Viceroy ApartmentsVR 2x12BR,1BA$1.46
Crowne at 501Clare1BR,1BA$2.18
Willow Bend ApartmentsWB 2x12BR,1BA$1.71
501 Towns21LR2BR,1BA$1.68
ReNew West DurhamCharleston2BR,1.5BA$1.70
Chandler at University TowerA11BR,1BA$1.69
Chapel Tower- Students save up to 10%!Morreene1BR,1BA$2.10
Duke Manor- Students save up to 10%!Hereford1BR,1BA$2.03

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Frequently Asked Questions about Duke Forest

What type of rentals are currently available in Duke Forest?

There are currently 65 Apartments for Rent in Duke Forest, NC with pricing that ranges from $1,000 to $4,675. There are also 15 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Duke Forest ranging from $1,495 to $3,600.

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 $1,495 to $3,600 with an average monthly rent of $2,163.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Duke Forest?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Duke Forest range from $1,450 to $4,675, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,785 to $3,600. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,450 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,611.

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