Cheap Homes for Rent in Forest Hills Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $700 (13 Rentals)

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Forest Hills, Durham, NC Local Guide

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 Venable Durham Apartments priced from $1,090. Roxboro Quads has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,095. Here are the most affordable Forest Hills apartments for rent in Durham, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Venable Durham ApartmentsBlackwellStudio,1BA$1,090
Roxboro QuadsRoxboro Quads - 2 BR2BR,1BA$1,095
901 South Apartments Durham Downtown901 South - 1bed1BR,1BA$1,099
Cortland Bull CityBlackwellStudio,1BA$1,249
The Lofts at Southside Apartments1 Bedroom Loft1BR,1BA$1,255

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Forest Hills, NC

As of November 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Forest Hills area is the $1.07 price per square foot 21.5TH Model at 501 Towns in the in the Fayetteville Street Corridor neighborhood starting from $1,287. The second greatest value Forest Hills apartment is the WB 3x2 Model at Willow Bend Apartments starting at $1,600 with a $1.59 price per square foot in the Fayetteville Street Corridor neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Forest Hills apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
501 Towns21.5TH2BR,1.5BA$1.07
Willow Bend ApartmentsWB 3x23BR,2BA$1.59
American Tobacco Apartments (Old Bull/Noell)Old Bull 2x12BR,1BA$2.27
Viceroy ApartmentsVR 2x12BR,1BA$1.52
The Lofts at Southside Apartments1 Bedroom Live-Work Loft1BR,1BA$1.55
Roxboro QuadsRoxboro Quads - 2 BR2BR,1BA$1.46
901 South Apartments Durham Downtown901 South - 1bed1BR,1BA$1.52
Camden DurhamA71BR,1BA$2.36
Lantower BullhouseS2.1Studio ,1BA$2.01
Cortland Bull CityAllenStudio ,1BA$2.32

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Forest Hills, Durham, NC

Ranked #65

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Forest Hills

What type of rentals are currently available in Forest Hills?

There are currently 74 Apartments for Rent in Forest Hills, NC with pricing that ranges from $675 to $7,250. There are also 33 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Forest Hills ranging from $700 to $2,995.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Forest Hills?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Forest Hills ranges from $700 to $2,995 with an average monthly rent of $1,869.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Forest Hills?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Forest Hills range from $1,600 to $7,250, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,695 to $2,400. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,995 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $4,624.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Your Guide to the Top 10 Affordable Neighborhoods to Rent in Durham, NC

Written by: Billy K

I'm Billy, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Durham, North Carolina. And if you’re considering settling down in Durham, you’re in luck.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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