Cheap Homes for Rent in Duke University Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $1,100 (6 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 $970. 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$970
Poplar ManorOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,025

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Duke University, NC

As of February 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Duke University area is the $1.00 price per square foot 2BR/2BA Upper Floor Model at 2211 Morehead Ave in the in the Fayetteville Street Corridor neighborhood starting from $1,249. The second greatest value Duke University apartment is the Two Bedroom 1.5 Bath Model at Holly Hill starting at $1,325 with a $1.07 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.
2211 Morehead Ave2BR/2BA Upper Floor2BR,2BA$1.00
Holly HillTwo Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.07
Trinity Properties - Campus Walk2 bedroom/1 bath2BR,1BA$1.24
Viceroy ApartmentsVR 2x12BR,1BA$1.31
Poplar ManorTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.54
The BelmontThe Sara1BR,1BA$1.95
1013 Rosedale Ave, Unit A1013 Rosedale Ave2BR,1BA$1.83
LaSalle Pointe ApartmentsThe Brightleaf 7001BR,1BA$1.57
ReNew West DurhamAugusta1BR,1BA$2.02
Duke Manor- Students save up to 10%!Hereford1BR,1BA$1.76

Frequently Asked Questions about Duke University

What type of rentals are currently available in Duke University?

There are currently 76 Apartments for Rent in Duke University, NC with pricing that ranges from $875 to $3,705. There are also 19 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Duke University ranging from $1,195 to $3,000.

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 $1,195 to $3,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,016.

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