Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Duke Homestead Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $400 (24 Rentals)

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315 Edward St

DurhamNC27701

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Forest Pointe 2
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Forest Pointe 2

1612 Sedgefield StDurham, NC 27705
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Brookdale Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Brookdale Apartments

815 Dacian AveDurham, NC 27701
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Dupont Circle
1 Bedroom Apartments

Dupont Circle

500 Dupont DrDurham, NC 27705
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Daylight Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Daylight Apartments

315-317 W Trinity AveDurham, NC 27701
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Avalon East
1 Bedroom Apartments

Avalon East

325 Bridgefield PlDurham, NC 27705
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Duke Homestead, Durham, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Duke Homestead Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Duke Homestead area of Durham, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Dupont Circle priced from $692. Monarch Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $749. Here are the most affordable Duke Homestead apartments for rent in Durham, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Dupont CircleThe Brightleaf 6001BR,1BA$692
Monarch ApartmentsMonarch - StudioStudio,1BA$749
Vivo Living DurhamCARO-B - The Carolinas - BStudio,1BA$799
Willowdaile111BR,1BA$880
Avalon EastThe Brightleaf 6501BR,1BA$888

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Duke Homestead, NC

As of November 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Duke Homestead area is the $1.14 price per square foot Two Bedroom 1.5 Bath Model at Holly Hill in the in the Downtown Durham neighborhood starting from $1,400. The second greatest value Duke Homestead apartment is the 4206 Delbert Ave Model at 4206 Delbert Ave, Unit C starting at $1,395 with a $1.27 price per square foot in the Downtown Durham neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Duke Homestead apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Holly HillTwo Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.14
4206 Delbert Ave, Unit C4206 Delbert Ave2BR,1.5BA$1.27
Trinity Properties - Campus Walk2 bedroom/1 bath2BR,1BA$1.24
Poplar ManorTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.54
Regency Place Apartments2 Bedroom-1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.37
Forest Pointe1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Garden1BR,1BA$1.43
Stonewood ApartmentsDogwood1BR,1BA$1.43
Avalon EastThe Brightleaf 6501BR,1BA$1.37
Crystal VillageEmerald1BR,1BA$1.54
Dupont CircleThe Brightleaf 5251BR,1BA$1.55

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Duke Homestead, Durham, NC

Ranked #29

Among cities in North Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website compares millions of points of data to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Duke Homestead, Durham, and the greater Durham area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury housing options, apartment communities for the kids, raising pets, transit options, and much more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Duke Homestead Neighborhood in Durham, NC

Walk Score®

47 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

48 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

31 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Duke Homestead Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Duke Homestead?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Duke Homestead is under $995.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Duke Homestead?

The cheapest apartment in Duke Homestead is Dupont Circle which is listed at $692, while the average apartment in Duke Homestead costs $1,749.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Duke Homestead?

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 116 regular apartments in Duke Homestead 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 Homestead?

Cheap apartments in Duke Homestead have an average cost of $686 which is $1,063 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Duke Homestead.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

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