Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Duke University Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $500 (25 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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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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Duke University, Durham, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Duke University Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Duke University area of Durham, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Dupont Circle priced from $840. 2006 House Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable Duke University apartments for rent in Durham, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Dupont CircleThe Brightleaf 6001BR,1BA$840
2006 House AveStudioStudio,1BA$850
Icon Downtown DurhamA1 Studio C Standard -Call for AvailabilityStudio,1BA$875
Barclay Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$895
Duke Manor- Students save up to 10%!Hereford1BR,1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Duke University, NC

As of August 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Duke University area is the $1.42 price per square foot 3 Beds, 3 Baths Model at Ninth Street Commons in the in the Downtown Durham neighborhood starting from $3,125. The second greatest value Duke University apartment is the 2 1.5 TH Model at Residences at Erwin Mill starting at $1,983 with a $1.77 price per square foot in the Downtown Durham neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Duke University apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Ninth Street Commons3 Beds, 3 Baths3BR,3BA$1.42
Residences at Erwin Mill2 1.5 TH2BR,1.5BA$1.77
Erwin Terrace ApartmentsAmber Suite2BR,2BA$1.71
Chapel Tower - Students save up to 10%!Duke2BR,1.5BA$1.27
Trinity Properties - Campus Walk2 bedroom/1 bath2BR,1BA$1.47
Holly HillOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.54
LaSalle Pointe ApartmentsThe Brightleaf 7001BR,1BA$1.57
Dupont CircleThe Brightleaf 6001BR,1BA$1.40
Duke Manor- Students save up to 10%!Hereford1BR,1BA$1.81
Barclay Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.63

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across North Carolina and customized analysis for Central Durham, NC. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

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 $1,200.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Duke University?

The cheapest apartment in Duke University is Dupont Circle which is listed at $840, while the average apartment in Duke University costs $1,755.

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 268 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 $789 which is $966 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Duke University.

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