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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 Duke Manor- Students save up to 10%! priced from $930. Icon Downtown Durham has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable Duke University apartments for rent in Durham, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Duke Manor- Students save up to 10%!Hereford1BR,1BA$930
Icon Downtown DurhamA1 Studio C Standard -Call for AvailabilityStudio,1BA$950
Viceroy ApartmentsVR 2x12BR,1BA$999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Duke University, NC

As of August 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Duke University area is the $2.24 price per square foot Montgomery Loft A Model at Berkshire Ninth Street in the in the Downtown Durham neighborhood starting from $2,367. The second greatest value Duke University apartment is the Duke Model at Chapel Tower starting at $1,340 with a $1.41 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.
Berkshire Ninth StreetMontgomery Loft A1BR,1BA$2.24
Chapel TowerDuke2BR,1.5BA$1.41
Trinity Properties - Campus Walk2 bedroom/1 bath2BR,1BA$1.36
Viceroy ApartmentsVR 2x12BR,1BA$1.19
The BelmontThe Sara1BR,1BA$1.90
ReNew West DurhamCharleston2BR,1.5BA$1.69
LaSalle Pointe ApartmentsThe Brightleaf 7001BR,1BA$1.57
Lofts at LakeviewS1Studio ,1BA$2.18
Heights LasalleA11BR,1BA$2.36
Duke Manor- Students save up to 10%!Hereford1BR,1BA$1.69

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Duke University, Durham, NC

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Among cities in North Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Duke University

What type of rentals are currently available in Duke University?

There are currently 75 Apartments for Rent in Duke University, NC with pricing that ranges from $885 to $4,050. There are also 17 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Duke University ranging from $773 to $4,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Duke University?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Duke University ranges from $773 to $4,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,606.

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