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1500 Duke University RdDurham, NC 27701
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Duke Forest Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $700 (22 Rentals)
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Duke Manor- Students save up to 10%!
311 S Lasalle StDurham, NC 27705
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ReNew West Durham
700 Morreene RdDurham, NC 27705
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Lenox at Patterson Place
100 Rose Garden LnDurham, NC 27707
1607 Gunter St
DurhamNC27707
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501 Towns
2029 Bedford StDurham, NC 27707
2211 Morehead Ave
DurhamNC27707
1215 Anderson St
DurhamNC27705
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Anderson Apartments
1600 Anderson StDurham, NC 27707
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Chapel Tower- Students save up to 10%!
1315 Morreene RdDurham, NC 27705
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Colonial Townhouses- Students save up to 10%!
2920 Chapel Hill RdDurham, NC 27707
1911 Morehead Ave
DurhamNC27707
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The Edge at West End The Edge at West End
1808-1810 Chapel Hill RdDurham, NC 27707
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Duke Forest, Durham, NC Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Duke Forest?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Forest Studio Apartments | $1,399 | $1,000 | $1,889 |
| Duke Forest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,590 | $1,020 | $2,313 |
| Duke Forest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,035 | $1,130 | $3,739 |
| Duke Forest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,182 | $1,428 | $7,549 |
| Duke Forest 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,218 | $1,611 | $2,826 |
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There are currently 22 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Duke Forest Neighborhood of Durham, NC.
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Cheapest Available Duke Forest Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Duke Forest area of Durham, NC is a Studio unit found at Icon Downtown Durham priced from $1,000. ReNew West Durham has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,049. Here are the most affordable Duke Forest apartments for rent in Durham, NC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Icon Downtown Durham | A1 Studio C Standard -Call for Availability | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
| ReNew West Durham | Augusta | 1BR,1BA | $1,049 |
| Lenox at Patterson Place | Dover | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
| Duke Manor- Students save up to 10%! | Hereford | 1BR,1BA | $1,090 |
| 501 Towns | 22 | 2BR,2BA | $1,137 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Duke Forest, NC
As of March 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Duke Forest area is the $1.33 price per square foot Yorktown Model at Colonial Townhouses- Students save up to 10%! in the in the Downtown Durham neighborhood starting from $1,425. The second greatest value Duke Forest apartment is the B1 RENOVATED Model at The Churchill starting at $1,338 with a $1.36 price per square foot in the South Durham neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Duke Forest apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Colonial Townhouses- Students save up to 10%! | Yorktown | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.33 |
| The Churchill | B1 RENOVATED | 2BR,2BA | $1.36 |
| 1733 Morehead Ave | 1733 Morehead Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.45 |
| Willow Bend Apartments | WB 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| Crowne at 501 | Berkeley | 1BR,1BA | $1.83 |
| 501 Towns | 21LR | 2BR,1BA | $1.68 |
| Chandler at University Tower | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.87 |
| ReNew West Durham | Augusta | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| Duke Manor- Students save up to 10%! | Hereford | 1BR,1BA | $1.98 |
| Lenox at Patterson Place | Dover | Studio ,1BA | $2.10 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDuke Forest, Durham, NC
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Among neighborhoods in Durham, NC for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
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3.5Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Duke Forest Neighborhood in Durham, NC
Walk Score®
54 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
56 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
33 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Duke Forest Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Duke Forest?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Duke Forest is under $1,355.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Duke Forest?
The cheapest apartment in Duke Forest is Icon Downtown Durham which is listed at $1,025, while the average apartment in Duke Forest costs $2,000.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Duke Forest?
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 84 regular apartments in Duke Forest 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 Forest?
Cheap apartments in Duke Forest have an average cost of $816 which is $1,184 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Duke Forest.
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