Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Duke Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $500 (49 Rentals)

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Whetstone
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$1,283 - $2,281
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Whetstone

501 Willard StDurham, NC 27701
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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
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

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
property at 600 S Duke St

$1,100 - $2,200

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600 S Duke St

DurhamNC27701
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901 South
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

901 South

901 S Duke StDurham, 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, Durham, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Duke Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Duke 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 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$1,045
Anderson Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,050
Trinity Properties - Campus Walk2 bedroom/1 bath2BR,1BA$1,095
LaSalle Pointe ApartmentsThe Brightleaf 7001BR,1BA$1,099
West VillageA1A-11BR,1BA$1,107
Brightleaf on MainM1Studio,1BA$1,134
ReNew West DurhamAugusta1BR,1BA$1,179
Holly HillTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,225

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Duke, NC

As of April 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Duke area is the $1.47 price per square foot 1003 Lamond Ave Model at 1003 Lamond Ave, Unit Apt B in the in the Government Services District neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Duke apartment is the 2 bedroom Model at Georgetown Manor starting at $1,395 with a $1.29 price per square foot in the Downtown Durham neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Duke apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1003 Lamond Ave, Unit Apt B1003 Lamond Ave3BR,1BA$1.47
Georgetown Manor2 bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.29
Willow Bend ApartmentsWB 3x23BR,2BA$1.53
Holly HillOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.47
Trinity Properties - Campus Walk2 bedroom/1 bath2BR,1BA$1.24
Viceroy ApartmentsVR 2x12BR,1BA$1.19
Poplar ManorTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.54
Anderson Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.35
LaSalle Pointe ApartmentsThe Brightleaf 7401BR,1BA$1.62
West VillageA1A-31BR,1BA$1.82

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Duke, Durham, NC

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities and towns across the United States, including Durham. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Duke Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Duke?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Duke is at Icon Downtown Durham listed at $875.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Duke Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Duke Apartment is $900 at Icon Downtown Durham.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Duke Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Duke is starting from $999 at Viceroy Apartments.

What is the most affordable Duke Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Duke Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Willow Bend Apartments and starts from $1,540.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Your Guide to the Top 10 Affordable Neighborhoods to Rent in Durham, NC

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I'm Billy, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Durham, North Carolina. And if you’re considering settling down in Durham, you’re in luck.

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Written by: Lauren Harrington

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