Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Duke University West Campus Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $500 (27 Rentals)

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University Commons - Durham
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

University Commons - Durham

1505 Duke University RdDurham, NC 27701
Student Housing
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University Commons
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

University Commons

801-804 Underwood AveDurham, 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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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 $814. Dupont Circle has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $860. Here are the most affordable Duke University West Campus apartments for rent in Durham, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
ReNew West DurhamAugusta1BR,1BA$814
Dupont CircleThe Brightleaf 5251BR,1BA$860
Icon Downtown DurhamA1 Studio C Standard -Call for AvailabilityStudio,1BA$950
Duke Manor- Students save up to 10%!Hereford1BR,1BA$955
Viceroy ApartmentsVR 2x12BR,1BA$999
Poplar West ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,075
Anderson Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,100
LaSalle Pointe ApartmentsThe Brightleaf 7401BR,1BA$1,100
Trinity Properties - Campus Walk2 bedroom/1 bath2BR,1BA$1,195
901 South Apartments Durham Downtown901 South - 2bed2BR,1BA$1,199

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

As of October 13, 2025 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 Duke Model at Chapel Tower - Students save up to 10%! starting at $1,285 with a $1.35 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.
1003 Lamond Ave, Unit Apt B1003 Lamond Ave3BR,1BA$1.47
Chapel Tower - Students save up to 10%!Duke2BR,1.5BA$1.35
Trinity Properties - Campus Walk2 bedroom/1 bath2BR,1BA$1.36
Viceroy ApartmentsVR 2x12BR,1BA$1.19
901 South Apartments Durham Downtown901 South - 2bed2BR,1BA$1.50
Holly HillOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.60
Anderson Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.42
ReNew West DurhamCharleston2BR,1.5BA$1.69
LaSalle Pointe ApartmentsThe Brightleaf 7001BR,1BA$1.57
Dupont CircleThe Brightleaf 5251BR,1BA$1.64

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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 ReNew West Durham which is listed at $814, while the average apartment in Duke University West Campus costs $2,950.

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 96 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 $496 which is $2,454 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Duke University West Campus.

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