Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Duke University West Campus Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $500 (33 Rentals)

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University Commons - Durham
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

University Commons - Durham

1505 Duke University RdDurham, NC 27701
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Dupont Circle
1 Bedroom Apartments

Dupont Circle

500 Dupont DrDurham, NC 27705
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Montego
1 Bedroom Apartments

Montego

1901 Morehead AveDurham, NC 27707
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University Commons
1 Bedroom Apartments

University Commons

801-804 Underwood AveDurham, NC 27701
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Duke University West Campus, Durham, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Duke University West Campus Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Duke University West Campus area of Durham, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at ReNew West Durham priced from $949. 901 South has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $999. Here are the most affordable Duke University West Campus apartments for rent in Durham, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
ReNew West DurhamAugusta1BR,1BA$949
901 South1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$999
LaSalle Pointe ApartmentsThe Brightleaf 7001BR,1BA$999
Icon Downtown DurhamA1 Studio C Standard -Call for AvailabilityStudio,1BA$1,000
Duke Manor- Students save up to 10%!Hereford1BR,1BA$1,040
Brightleaf on MainM1Studio,1BA$1,117
West VillageA1A-11BR,1BA$1,147
Holly HillOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,200
Viceroy ApartmentsVR 2x12BR,1BA$1,225
Chapel Tower- Students save up to 10%!Morreene1BR,1BA$1,285

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Duke University West Campus, NC

As of June 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Duke University West Campus 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 University West Campus apartment is the 2 bedroom/1 bath townhome Model at Poplar West Apartments starting at $1,395 with a $1.58 price per square foot in the Downtown Durham neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Duke University West Campus apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The BelmontThe Washington2BR,2BA$1.69
Poplar West Apartments2 bedroom/1 bath townhome2BR,1BA$1.58
Trinity Properties - Campus Walk2 bedroom/1 bath2BR,1BA$1.59
Viceroy ApartmentsVR 2x12BR,1BA$1.46
Willow Bend ApartmentsWB 2x12BR,1BA$1.71
901 South2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1.56
Holly HillOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.54
ReNew West DurhamCharleston2BR,1.5BA$1.69
LaSalle Pointe ApartmentsThe Brightleaf 7401BR,1BA$1.57
Duke Manor- Students save up to 10%!Hereford1BR,1BA$1.89

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Duke University West Campus Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Duke University West Campus?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Duke University West Campus is under $1,285.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Duke University West Campus?

The cheapest apartment in Duke University West Campus is ReNew West Durham which is listed at $949, while the average apartment in Duke University West Campus costs $3,393.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Duke University West Campus?

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 65 regular apartments in Duke University West Campus 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 University West Campus?

Cheap apartments in Duke University West Campus have an average cost of $490 which is $2,903 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Duke University West Campus.

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