
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Duke University Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $999 (15 Rentals)


Trinity Properties - Campus Walk

2209 Morehead Ave, Unit 1

Poplar West Apartments

Holly Hill
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Poplar Manor

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Duke Manor- Students save up to 10%!

Chapel Tower - Students save up to 10%!

311 Swift Ave
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The Edge at West End The Edge at West End

University Commons - Durham

2211 Morehead Ave

1925 Morehead Ave

104 Blue Crest Ln
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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 | $1,687 | $875 | $1,940 |
| Duke University 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,760 | $900 | $2,625 |
Duke University 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,288 | $999 | $4,253 |
| Duke University 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,771 | $1,595 | $4,475 |
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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 $1,544.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Duke University?
The cheapest apartment in Duke University is Viceroy Apartments which is listed at $999, while the average apartment in Duke University costs $4,326.
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 381 regular apartments in Duke University that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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