Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Duke University Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $500 (44 Rentals)

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Trinity Commons
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$1,545 - $2,895
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$1,417 - $2,767
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$1,545 - $2,895
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Trinity Commons

2530 Erwin RdDurham, NC 27705
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810 Ninth
$1,563 - $3,865
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$1,418 - $3,720
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

810 Ninth

810 9th StDurham, NC 27705
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Lofts at Lakeview
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$1,595 - $3,095
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$1,462 - $2,962
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$1,595 - $3,095
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Lofts at Lakeview

2616 Erwin RdDurham, NC 27705
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Station Nine
$1,625 - $3,425
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$1,625 - $3,425
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$1,625 - $3,425
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Station Nine

2211 Hillsborough RdDurham, NC 27705
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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
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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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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 $871. Icon Downtown Durham has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $875. Here are the most affordable Duke University apartments for rent in Durham, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Dupont CircleThe Brightleaf 4001BR,1BA$871
Icon Downtown DurhamA1 Studio C Standard -Call for AvailabilityStudio,1BA$875
Viceroy ApartmentsVR 2x12BR,1BA$999
Duke Manor- Students save up to 10%!Hereford1BR,1BA$1,020
Poplar ManorOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,025
Trinity Properties - Campus Walk2 bedroom/1 bath2BR,1BA$1,095
LaSalle Pointe ApartmentsThe Brightleaf 7001BR,1BA$1,099
Chapel Tower - Students save up to 10%!Duke2BR,1BA$1,185
Holly HillTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,225
ReNew West DurhamAugusta1BR,1BA$1,249

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Duke University, NC

As of April 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Duke University area is the $1.31 price per square foot Two Bedroom 1.5 Bath Model at Holly Hill in the in the Downtown Durham neighborhood starting from $1,450. The second greatest value Duke University apartment is the 2 bedroom/1 bath Model at Trinity Properties - Campus Walk starting at $1,095 with a $1.24 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.
Holly HillTwo Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.31
Trinity Properties - Campus Walk2 bedroom/1 bath2BR,1BA$1.24
Viceroy ApartmentsVR 2x12BR,1BA$1.19
Poplar ManorTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.54
The BelmontThe Sara1BR,1BA$1.78
Lofts at LakeviewA41BR,1BA$2.14
LaSalle Pointe ApartmentsThe Brightleaf 7401BR,1BA$1.62
ReNew West DurhamAugusta1BR,1BA$2.08
Duke Manor- Students save up to 10%!Hereford1BR,1BA$1.85
Dupont CircleThe Brightleaf 4001BR,1BA$2.18

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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 $1,249.

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

The cheapest apartment in Duke University is Dupont Circle which is listed at $871, while the average apartment in Duke University costs $3,865.

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 316 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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