Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northgate Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $400 (6 Rentals)

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Forest Pointe 2
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Forest Pointe 2

1612 Sedgefield StDurham, NC 27705

Northgate, Durham, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Northgate Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Northgate area of Durham, NC is a Studio unit found at Monarch Apartments priced from $749. The Oaks at Northgate has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,050. Here are the most affordable Northgate apartments for rent in Durham, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Monarch ApartmentsMonarch - StudioStudio,1BA$749
The Oaks at NorthgateThe Magnolia1BR,1BA$1,050
Forest Pointe1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Garden1BR,1BA$1,070

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northgate, NC

As of November 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Northgate area is the $1.43 price per square foot 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Garden Model at Forest Pointe in the in the Downtown Durham neighborhood starting from $1,070. The second greatest value Northgate apartment is the 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Garden; 700 SqFt Model at Forest Pointe Apartments starting at $1,429 with a $2.04 price per square foot in the Downtown Durham neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Northgate apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Forest Pointe1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Garden1BR,1BA$1.43
Forest Pointe Apartments2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Garden; 700 SqFt2BR,1BA$2.04
1613 Dexter St, Unit 11613 Dexter St1BR,1BA$1.78
The Oaks at NorthgateThe Magnolia1BR,1BA$1.62
Murchison Apartments1 Bedroom Flat1BR,1BA$2.56
Monarch ApartmentsMonarch - StudioStudio ,1BA$3.75

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Northgate, Durham, NC

Ranked #54

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Northgate Neighborhood in Durham, NC

Walk Score®

67 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

70 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

33 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Northgate Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Northgate Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Northgate Apartment is $1,050 at The Oaks at Northgate.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Northgate Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Northgate is starting from $1,149 at Monarch Apartments.

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