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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Studio Apartments | $1,456 | $875 | $2,700 |
| Duke 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,624 | $900 | $3,964 |
| Duke 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,002 | $999 | $5,615 |
| Duke 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,664 | $1,500 | $4,200 |
| Duke 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,711 | $2,711 | $2,711 |
There are currently 18 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Duke Neighborhood of Durham, NC.
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$500 Gift CardExpires 01-08-2026
Receive your First Full Month Free when you move-in by December 31st!Expires 01-08-2026
UP TO TWO MONTHS OF RENT FREE! Must apply by January 7th & Move-in by January 15th! STUDENTS SAVE UP TO 10% OFF *Short term leases available (3-5 months) *Specials apply to new residents only. Conditions applyExpires 01-08-2026
Move In By 1/15 and SAVE BIG!!! Get $500 off of your 1st Month's Rent, PLUS if you apply within 24 hours of your tour, we'll waive 1/2 Off your Admin Fee, saving you an additional $75!!! *Contact us today for more details!!Expires 01-08-2026
Now offering up to TWO MONTHS FREE! (select apartment homes only**) Contact us today to find out how! **Terms and conditions apply. MUST MOVE IN BY 01/31/2026Expires 01-08-2026
Durham's Largest One and Two Bedrooms available for immediate move in! Steps away from Duke Hospital and Duke University!Expires 01-08-2026
$500 OFF on select apartments. Move in by January 15, 2026. Certain restrictions apply.Expires 01-08-2026
Love your lifestyle-featuring a thoughtfully curated living experience in the heart of downtown Durham. ; Lease Today and receive up to two months' free base rent. Other costs & fees excluded.Expires 01-08-2026
* Apply by 1/17 for 2 months free! * Terms and conditions apply.Expires 01-08-2026
Move in by 1/15/26 & get 50% off rent for 3 months! Move in by 1/31/26 & get 50% off for 2 months. 1218 month lease required. Apply by 1/15/26.* Restrictions apply. See agent for details.Expires 01-08-2026
Here are the most recently added special offers for renters looking to find the best deals on apartments in Duke, NC. Be sure to take advantage of some of the area’s top offers.
Rent any unit, with a lease through July 2026 or May 2027, and receive a $1000 gift card! *Leases must begin by January 20, 2026.Expires 01-20-2026
FOR A LIMITED TIME, LEASE AND MOVE IN BY JANUARY 31, 2026, AND WITH APPROVED CREDIT, AND A 12-MONTH LEASE, YOU WILL RECEIVE YOUR FIRST FULL MONTH’S RENT FREE! FRAUD NOTICE Submitting a rental application, paystubs, bank statement, general documents, or identity documentation of another person, or falsified identification without lawful authority is a state and federal crime. We work with local, state, and federal agencies to submit and prosecute all identity fraud. In addition, applicants that submit falsified documentation, the application will automatically be declined.Expires 01-31-2026
*Waived Admin Fee If holding fee is paid within 48 hours of approval. *Special applies to 12-month leases only & if moved in by 1/31/2026. *Pricing is subject to change. Call for availability before submitting an application. Application fees are non-refundable.Expires 02-01-2026
Now offering up to TWO MONTHS FREE! (select apartment homes only**) Contact us today to find out how! **Terms and conditions apply. MUST MOVE IN BY 01/31/2026Expires 01-08-2026
Durham's Largest One and Two Bedrooms available for immediate move in! Steps away from Duke Hospital and Duke University!Expires 01-08-2026
$500 OFF on select apartments. Move in by January 15, 2026. Certain restrictions apply.Expires 01-08-2026
Love your lifestyle-featuring a thoughtfully curated living experience in the heart of downtown Durham. ; Lease Today and receive up to two months' free base rent. Other costs & fees excluded.Expires 01-08-2026
* Apply by 1/17 for 2 months free! * Terms and conditions apply.Expires 01-08-2026
Move in by 1/15/26 & get 50% off rent for 3 months! Move in by 1/31/26 & get 50% off for 2 months. 1218 month lease required. Apply by 1/15/26.* Restrictions apply. See agent for details.Expires 01-08-2026
Receive 2 months FREE! Ask our Leasing Office for details.Expires 01-08-2026
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Currently the most affordable Rent Specials Apartment in Duke is at Icon Downtown Durham listed at $875.
The average rent for a Rent Specials Apartment in Duke is $2,066.
Today's Rent Specials apartment with the most square footage in Duke is a 1,793 square feet unit starting from $1,347 at West Village.
The average size for a Rent Specials rental in Duke is currently at 600 sq ft.
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