Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Duke Homestead Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $500 (49 Rentals)

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Brookdale Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Brookdale Apartments

815 Dacian AveDurham, NC 27701
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Dupont Circle
1 Bedroom Apartments

Dupont Circle

500 Dupont DrDurham, NC 27705
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Daylight Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Daylight Apartments

315-317 W Trinity AveDurham, NC 27701
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Forest Pointe 2
2 Bedroom Apartments

Forest Pointe 2

1612 Sedgefield StDurham, NC 27705
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Avalon East
1 Bedroom Apartments

Avalon East

325 Bridgefield PlDurham, NC 27705
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Poplar West Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Poplar West Apartments

700-896 Louise CirDurham, NC 27705
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Croasdaile
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Croasdaile

1829 Front StDurham, NC 27705
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Duke Homestead, Durham, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Duke Homestead Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Duke Homestead area of Durham, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Dupont Circle priced from $755. Avalon East has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $834. Here are the most affordable Duke Homestead apartments for rent in Durham, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Dupont CircleThe Brightleaf 6001BR,1BA$755
Avalon EastThe Brightleaf 6501BR,1BA$834
Vivo Living DurhamThe CarolinasStudio,1BA$849
Crystal VillageEmerald1BR,1BA$969
Monarch ApartmentsOne Bed, One Bath1BR,1BA$995
Regency Place Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$999
Stonewood ApartmentsDogwood1BR,1BA$999
SoHo Apartment Homes1x1 Standard-Call for Availability1BR,1BA$1,000
The Element Apartments1x1 Standard- Call for Availability1BR,1BA$1,025
Croasdaile21Z2BR,1BA$1,055

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Duke Homestead, NC

As of April 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Duke Homestead area is the $1.50 price per square foot B2 Model at Magnolia Pointe Apartments in the in the Downtown Durham neighborhood starting from $1,691. The second greatest value Duke Homestead apartment is the One Bed/One Bath Model at Creekside Landing starting at $1,064 with a $1.35 price per square foot in the Downtown Durham neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Duke Homestead apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Magnolia Pointe ApartmentsB22BR,2BA$1.50
Creekside LandingOne Bed/One Bath1BR,1BA$1.35
Monarch ApartmentsOne Bed, One Bath1BR,1BA$1.29
Croasdaile11BZ1BR,1BA$1.54
Forest Pointe1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Garden1BR,1BA$1.43
Avana On BroadOne Bedroom One Bath (736 SF)1BR,1BA$1.49
Stonewood ApartmentsDogwood1BR,1BA$1.43
Avalon EastThe Brightleaf 6501BR,1BA$1.28
Crystal VillageEmerald1BR,1BA$1.54
Dupont CircleThe Brightleaf 6001BR,1BA$1.26

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Duke Homestead, Durham, NC

Ranked #16

Among neighborhoods in Durham, NC for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website compares millions of points of data to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Duke Homestead, Durham, and the greater Durham area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury housing options, apartment communities for the kids, raising pets, transit options, and much more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Duke Homestead Neighborhood in Durham, NC

Walk Score®

47 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

48 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

31 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Duke Homestead Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Duke Homestead?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Duke Homestead is under $1,055.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Duke Homestead?

The cheapest apartment in Duke Homestead is Dupont Circle which is listed at $755, while the average apartment in Duke Homestead costs $3,700.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Duke Homestead?

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 94 regular apartments in Duke Homestead 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 Homestead?

Cheap apartments in Duke Homestead have an average cost of $524 which is $3,176 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Duke Homestead.

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