
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Duke University West Campus Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $500 (40 Rentals)
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Icon Downtown Durham

ReNew West Durham

Chapel Tower - Students save up to 10%!

Duke Manor- Students save up to 10%!

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Poplar Manor

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605 West End

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917 Burch Ave

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2103 Elmwood Ave

Holly Hill

1404 W Chapel Hill St

1006 Clarendon St

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Whetstone

907 Iredell St

1605 W Club Blvd
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2010 Jersey Ave

Georgetown Manor

820 Burch Ave

University Commons - Durham

University Commons

1806 Chapel Hill Rd

Montego

Dupont Circle
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Morehead Hills Senior Apartments

1011 Morreene Rd

600 S Duke St

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2211 Morehead Ave

839 Onslow St
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Duke University West Campus, Durham, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Duke University West Campus?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duke University West Campus Studio Apartments | $1,566 | $875 | $3,198 |
| Duke University West Campus 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,709 | $900 | $5,120 |
| Duke University West Campus 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,178 | $1,099 | $5,770 |
| Duke University West Campus 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,343 | $1,540 | $4,644 |
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There are currently 40 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Duke University West Campus Neighborhood of Durham, NC.
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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 Studio unit found at Icon Downtown Durham priced from $875. ReNew West Durham has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $914. Here are the most affordable Duke University West Campus apartments for rent in Durham, NC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Icon Downtown Durham | A1 Studio C Standard -Call for Availability | Studio,1BA | $875 |
| ReNew West Durham | Augusta | 1BR,1BA | $914 |
| Chapel Tower - Students save up to 10%! | Morreene | 1BR,1BA | $940 |
| Duke Manor- Students save up to 10%! | Hereford | 1BR,1BA | $945 |
| Anderson Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $990 |
| LaSalle Pointe Apartments | The Brightleaf 700 | 1BR,1BA | $1,099 |
| Viceroy Apartments | VR 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,099 |
| 605 West End | Brightleaf | 1BR,1BA | $1,162 |
| Willow Bend Apartments | WB 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,175 |
| 901 South Apartments Durham Downtown | 901 South - 1bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,199 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Duke University West Campus, NC
As of May 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Duke University West Campus area is the $1.47 price per square foot 1003 Lamond Ave Model at 1003 Lamond Ave, Unit Apt B in the in the Government Services District neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Duke University West Campus apartment is the 2 bedroom Model at Georgetown Manor starting at $1,395 with a $1.29 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1003 Lamond Ave, Unit Apt B | 1003 Lamond Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| Georgetown Manor | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.29 |
| Anderson Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.35 |
| Holly Hill | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| Trinity Properties - Campus Walk | 2 bedroom/1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| Viceroy Apartments | VR 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| Willow Bend Apartments | WB 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.45 |
| Poplar Manor | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.54 |
| LaSalle Pointe Apartments | The Brightleaf 740 | 1BR,1BA | $1.62 |
| Chapel Tower - Students save up to 10%! | Morreene | 1BR,1BA | $1.62 |
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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 $1,199.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Duke University West Campus?
The cheapest apartment in Duke University West Campus is Icon Downtown Durham which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in Duke University West Campus costs $3,932.
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 346 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 $1,158 which is $2,774 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Duke University West Campus.
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