
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Duke University Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $900 (19 Rentals)


Duke Manor- Students save up to 10%!

2006 House Ave

Chapel Tower - Students save up to 10%!

Poplar Manor

LaSalle Pointe Apartments
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Holly Hill

ReNew West Durham

911 Carolina Ave

The Belmont

University Commons - Durham
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1806 Chapel Hill Rd

Montego

Dupont Circle

University Commons

1011 Morreene Rd

Barclay Apartments
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Duke University, Durham, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Duke University?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duke University Studio Apartments | $1,616 | $875 | $1,946 |
Duke University 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,696 | $900 | $2,549 |
| Duke University 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,192 | $1,099 | $4,213 |
| Duke University 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,751 | $1,595 | $4,306 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Duke University Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Duke University?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Duke University is under $1,250.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Duke University?
The cheapest apartment in Duke University is Dupont Circle which is listed at $800, while the average apartment in Duke University costs $4,000.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Duke University?
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 311 regular apartments in Duke University 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?
Cheap apartments in Duke University have an average cost of $893 which is $3,107 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Duke University.
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