Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Duke University West Campus Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $500 (45 Rentals)

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605 West End
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$1,329 - $3,195
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605 West End

605 W Chapel Hill StDurham, NC 27701
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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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University Commons
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

University Commons

801-804 Underwood AveDurham, NC 27701
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Montego
1 Bedroom Apartments

Montego

1901 Morehead AveDurham, NC 27707
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Dupont Circle
1 Bedroom Apartments

Dupont Circle

500 Dupont DrDurham, NC 27705
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2211 Morehead Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2211 Morehead Ave

2211 Morehead AveDurham, NC 27707
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1702 Gunter St, Unit A

1702 Gunter St
DurhamNC27707

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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 Studio unit found at Icon Downtown Durham priced from $875. 2006 House Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $975. Here are the most affordable Duke University West Campus apartments for rent in Durham, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Icon Downtown DurhamA1 Studio C Standard -Call for AvailabilityStudio,1BA$875
2006 House AveThe Davis1BR,1BA$975
Duke Manor- Students save up to 10%!Hereford1BR,1BA$990
Anderson Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$990
Viceroy ApartmentsVR 2x12BR,1BA$999
Dupont CircleThe Brightleaf 750 - Duplex1BR,1BA$1,012
Poplar West ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,035
Barclay Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,095
LaSalle Pointe ApartmentsThe Brightleaf 7001BR,1BA$1,096
Chapel Tower - Students save up to 10%!Carolina2BR,1BA$1,120

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

As of July 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Duke University West Campus area is the $1.53 price per square foot 3 Beds, 3 Baths Model at Ninth Street Commons in the in the Downtown Durham neighborhood starting from $3,375. The second greatest value Duke University West Campus apartment is the 1003 Lamond Ave Model at 1003 Lamond Ave, Unit Apt B starting at $2,500 with a $1.47 price per square foot in the Government Services District 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.
Ninth Street Commons3 Beds, 3 Baths3BR,3BA$1.53
1003 Lamond Ave, Unit Apt B1003 Lamond Ave3BR,1BA$1.47
Holly HillTwo Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.27
Georgetown Manor2 bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.29
Chapel Tower - Students save up to 10%!Duke2BR,1.5BA$1.23
Trinity Properties - Campus Walk2 bedroom/1 bath2BR,1BA$1.47
Viceroy ApartmentsVR 2x12BR,1BA$1.19
Anderson Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.28
Dupont CircleThe Brightleaf 750 - Duplex1BR,1BA$1.35
901 South Apartments901 South - 1bed1BR,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 $1,120.

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 $3,784.

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 252 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 $698 which is $3,086 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Duke University West Campus.

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