Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Duke Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $500 (48 Rentals)

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605 West End
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$1,346 - $3,329
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605 West End

605 W Chapel Hill StDurham, NC 27701
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Whetstone
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$1,355 - $1,997
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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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Montego
1 Bedroom Apartments

Montego

1901 Morehead AveDurham, NC 27707
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Dupont Circle
1 Bedroom Apartments

Dupont Circle

500 Dupont DrDurham, NC 27705
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2211 Morehead Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2211 Morehead Ave

2211 Morehead AveDurham, NC 27707
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$1,250

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1702 Gunter St, Unit A

1702 Gunter St
DurhamNC27707

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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. 2006 House Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $975. 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
2006 House AveThe Davis1BR,1BA$975
Duke Manor- Students save up to 10%!Hereford1BR,1BA$990
Anderson Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$990
Poplar West ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,035
Barclay Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,095
Chapel Tower - Students save up to 10%!Carolina2BR,1BA$1,130
ReNew West DurhamAugusta1BR,1BA$1,139
901 South Apartments901 South - 1bed1BR,1BA$1,150
LaSalle Pointe ApartmentsThe Brightleaf 7001BR,1BA$1,159

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Duke, NC

As of July 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Duke area is the $1.53 price per square foot 3 Beds, 3 Baths Model at Ninth Street Commons in the in the Downtown Durham neighborhood starting from $3,375. The second greatest value Duke apartment is the 1003 Lamond Ave Model at 1003 Lamond Ave, Unit Apt B starting at $2,500 with a $1.47 price per square foot in the Government Services District 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.
Ninth Street Commons3 Beds, 3 Baths3BR,3BA$1.53
1003 Lamond Ave, Unit Apt B1003 Lamond Ave3BR,1BA$1.47
Holly HillTwo Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.27
Georgetown Manor2 bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.29
Erwin Terrace ApartmentsAmber Suite2BR,2BA$1.71
Chapel Tower - Students save up to 10%!Duke2BR,1.5BA$1.24
Trinity Properties - Campus Walk2 bedroom/1 bath2BR,1BA$1.47
Anderson Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.28
LaSalle Pointe ApartmentsThe Brightleaf 7401BR,1BA$1.70
901 South Apartments901 South - 1bed1BR,1BA$1.59

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 $1,090 at Duke Manor- Students save up to 10%!.

What is the most affordable Duke Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Duke Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Anderson Apartments and starts from $1,425.

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