
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Duke Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $500 (26 Rentals)
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Duke Manor- Students save up to 10%!

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Anderson Apartments

Trinity Properties - Campus Walk

LaSalle Pointe Apartments

605 West End

2008 Jersey Ave

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Chapel Tower - Students save up to 10%!
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Brightleaf on Main

2209 Morehead Ave

Willow Bend Apartments

Holly Hill

University Commons - Durham

University Commons
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Dupont Circle

1806 Chapel Hill Rd

Montego

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901 South Apartments Durham Downtown

2211 Morehead Ave
Duke, Durham, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Duke?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Studio Apartments | $1,439 | $875 | $2,700 |
| Duke 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,657 | $900 | $3,370 |
| Duke 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,139 | $999 | $5,615 |
| Duke 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,487 | $1,470 | $4,119 |
| Duke 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,533 | $2,533 | $2,533 |
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There are currently 26 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Duke Neighborhood of Durham, NC.
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Cheapest Available Duke Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Duke area of Durham, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Dupont Circle priced from $839. Icon Downtown Durham has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $875. Here are the most affordable Duke apartments for rent in Durham, NC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dupont Circle | The Brightleaf 400 | 1BR,1BA | $839 |
| Icon Downtown Durham | A1 Studio C Standard -Call for Availability | Studio,1BA | $875 |
| Viceroy Apartments | VR 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $999 |
| Poplar Manor | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,025 |
| Duke Manor- Students save up to 10%! | Hereford | 1BR,1BA | $1,035 |
| West Village | S1A-3 | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
| Anderson Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| Trinity Properties - Campus Walk | 2 bedroom/1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,095 |
| LaSalle Pointe Apartments | The Brightleaf 700 | 1BR,1BA | $1,099 |
| 605 West End | Gregson | Studio,1BA | $1,099 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Duke, NC
As of February 24, 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1003 Lamond Ave, Unit Apt B | 1003 Lamond Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| Georgetown Manor | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.29 |
| Willow Bend Apartments | WB 3x2 | 3BR,2BA | $1.53 |
| Holly Hill | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| Trinity Properties - Campus Walk | 2 bedroom/1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.24 |
| Viceroy Apartments | VR 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| Poplar Manor | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.54 |
| 901 South Apartments Durham Downtown | 901 South - 2bed | 2BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| Anderson Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| LaSalle Pointe Apartments | The Brightleaf 700 | 1BR,1BA | $1.57 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Duke Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Duke?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Duke is under $1,099.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Duke?
The cheapest apartment in Duke is ReNew West Durham which is listed at $799, while the average apartment in Duke costs $2,533.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Duke?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 305 regular apartments in Duke that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Duke?
Cheap apartments in Duke have an average cost of $1,233 which is $1,300 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Duke.
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