Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Duke Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $500 (29 Rentals)

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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

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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 1 Bed unit found at Dupont Circle priced from $862. Icon Downtown Durham has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable Duke apartments for rent in Durham, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Dupont CircleThe Brightleaf 5251BR,1BA$862
Icon Downtown DurhamA1 Studio C Standard -Call for AvailabilityStudio,1BA$950
Duke Manor- Students save up to 10%!Hereford1BR,1BA$955
Viceroy ApartmentsVR 2x12BR,1BA$999
ReNew West DurhamAugusta1BR,1BA$1,014
Poplar West ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,075
LaSalle Pointe ApartmentsThe Brightleaf 7401BR,1BA$1,100
The BelmontThe Sara1BR,1BA$1,124
Trinity Properties - Campus Walk2 bedroom/1 bath2BR,1BA$1,195
Willow Bend ApartmentsWB 2x12BR,1BA$1,199

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Duke, NC

As of October 07, 2025 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 Duke Model at Chapel Tower starting at $1,295 with a $1.36 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
Chapel TowerDuke2BR,1.5BA$1.36
Holly HillTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.35
Trinity Properties - Campus Walk2 bedroom/1 bath2BR,1BA$1.36
Viceroy ApartmentsVR 2x12BR,1BA$1.19
Willow Bend ApartmentsWB 2x12BR,1BA$1.48
901 South Apartments Durham Downtown901 South - 2bed2BR,1BA$1.50
Anderson Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.55
LaSalle Pointe ApartmentsThe Brightleaf 7001BR,1BA$1.57
Dupont CircleThe Brightleaf 5251BR,1BA$1.64

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Duke, Durham, NC

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Among cities in North Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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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.

Getting Around the Duke Neighborhood in Durham, NC

Walk Score®

72 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

72 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

51 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $1,199.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Duke?

The cheapest apartment in Duke is Dupont Circle which is listed at $862, while the average apartment in Duke costs $3,471.

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 104 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 $515 which is $2,956 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Duke.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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