Cheap Homes for Rent in Duke University Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $900 (5 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. Duke Manor- Students save up to 10%! has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $975. 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
Duke Manor- Students save up to 10%!Hereford1BR,1BA$975
2006 House AveThe Davis1BR,1BA$975

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Duke University, NC

As of June 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Duke University area is the $1.71 price per square foot Amber Suite Model at Erwin Terrace Apartments in the in the Downtown Durham neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Duke University apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Holly Hill starting at $1,280 with a $1.33 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.
Erwin Terrace ApartmentsAmber Suite2BR,2BA$1.71
Holly HillTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.33
Trinity Properties - Campus Walk2 bedroom/1 bath2BR,1BA$1.47
Viceroy ApartmentsVR 2x12BR,1BA$1.31
The BelmontThe Cameron1BR,1BA$1.69
Poplar ManorTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.54
Dupont CircleThe Brightleaf 750 - Duplex1BR,1BA$1.34
LaSalle Pointe ApartmentsThe Brightleaf 7401BR,1BA$1.75
Chapel Tower - Students save up to 10%!Morreene1BR,1BA$1.74
Duke Manor- Students save up to 10%!Hereford1BR,1BA$1.77

Frequently Asked Questions about Duke University

What type of rentals are currently available in Duke University?

There are currently 77 Apartments for Rent in Duke University, NC with pricing that ranges from $875 to $4,306. There are also 18 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Duke University ranging from $945 to $2,525.

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 $2,525 with an average monthly rent of $1,815.

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