
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Forest Hills Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $700 (23 Rentals)
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1941 Morehead Ave

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Forest Hills, Durham, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Forest Hills?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Hills Studio Apartments | $1,541 | $850 | $2,384 |
| Forest Hills 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,844 | $975 | $4,305 |
| Forest Hills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,306 | $1,095 | $6,317 |
| Forest Hills 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,315 | $1,463 | $4,104 |
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There are currently 23 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Forest Hills Neighborhood of Durham, NC.
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Cheapest Available Forest Hills Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Forest Hills area of Durham, NC is a Studio unit found at 2006 House Ave priced from $850. Barclay Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $895. Here are the most affordable Forest Hills apartments for rent in Durham, NC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 House Ave | Studio | Studio,1BA | $850 |
| Barclay Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| Roxboro Quads | Roxboro Quads - 2 BR | 2BR,1BA | $1,125 |
| 901 South Apartments | 901 South - 1bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
| Jersey | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,165 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Forest Hills, NC
As of August 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Forest Hills area is the $1.91 price per square foot C2A Model at The Ramsey in the in the Fayetteville Street Corridor neighborhood starting from $2,825. The second greatest value Forest Hills apartment is the 2 Bedroom Townhouse Model at The Lofts at Southside Apartments starting at $1,735 with a $1.63 price per square foot in the Plum Street neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Forest Hills apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ramsey | C2A | 3BR,2BA | $1.91 |
| The Lofts at Southside Apartments | 2 Bedroom Townhouse | 2BR,1BA | $1.63 |
| American Tobacco Apartments (Old Bull/Noell) | Old Bull 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.27 |
| Lantower Bullhouse | A1.2 | 1BR,1BA | $2.30 |
| Roxboro Quads | Roxboro Quads - 2 BR | 2BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| Cortland Bull City | Duke | 1BR,1BA | $2.26 |
| 901 South Apartments | 901 South - 1bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
| Jersey | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.03 |
| Barclay Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1.63 |
| 2006 House Ave | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.89 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Forest Hills Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Forest Hills?
The cheapest apartment in Forest Hills is Barclay Apartments which is listed at $895, while the average apartment in Forest Hills costs $1,793.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Forest Hills?
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 27 regular apartments in Forest Hills 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 Forest Hills?
Cheap apartments in Forest Hills have an average cost of $1,402 which is $391 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Forest Hills.
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