Cheap Homes for Rent in Duke University Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $900 (7 Rentals)

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Cheapest Available Duke University Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Duke University area of Durham, NC is a Studio unit found at Icon Downtown Durham priced from $875. Viceroy Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $999. Here are the most affordable Duke University apartments for rent in Durham, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
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$1,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Duke University, NC

As of May 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Duke University area is the $1.64 price per square foot 2 bedroom/2 bath flat Model at Poplar West Apartments in the in the Downtown Durham neighborhood starting from $1,495. The second greatest value Duke University apartment is the One Bedroom Model at Holly Hill starting at $1,300 with a $1.47 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.
Poplar West Apartments2 bedroom/2 bath flat2BR,2BA$1.64
Holly HillOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.47
Trinity Properties - Campus Walk2 bedroom/1 bath2BR,1BA$1.24
603 Maplewood Ave, Unit B603 Maplewood Ave2BR,1BA$1.82
Viceroy ApartmentsVR 2x12BR,1BA$1.19
Poplar ManorTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.54
The BelmontThe Sara1BR,1BA$1.90
LaSalle Pointe ApartmentsThe Brightleaf 7401BR,1BA$1.62
Chapel Tower - Students save up to 10%!Morreene1BR,1BA$1.93
Duke Manor- Students save up to 10%!Hereford1BR,1BA$1.94

Frequently Asked Questions about Duke University

What type of rentals are currently available in Duke University?

There are currently 73 Apartments for Rent in Duke University, NC with pricing that ranges from $739 to $4,460. There are also 33 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Duke University ranging from $945 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 $945 to $4,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,497.

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