Cheap Homes for Rent in Duke University Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $1,000 (7 Rentals)

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Cheapest Available Duke University Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Duke University area of Durham, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Dupont Circle priced from $718. ReNew West Durham has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $899. Here are the most affordable Duke University apartments for rent in Durham, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Dupont CircleThe Brightleaf 6001BR,1BA$718
ReNew West DurhamAugusta1BR,1BA$899
Icon Downtown DurhamA1 Studio C Standard -Call for AvailabilityStudio,1BA$1,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Duke University, NC

As of April 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Duke University area is the $1.64 price per square foot CW2DS Model at Trinity Properties - Campus Walk in the in the Downtown Durham neighborhood starting from $1,445. The second greatest value Duke University apartment is the VR 2x1 Model at Viceroy Apartments starting at $1,202 with a $1.43 price per square foot in the Fayetteville Street Corridor neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Duke University apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Trinity Properties - Campus WalkCW2DS2BR,1BA$1.64
Viceroy ApartmentsVR 2x12BR,1BA$1.43
The BelmontThe Sara1BR,1BA$1.90
Holly Hill Apartments*One Bedroom One Bath Second Floor Washer & Dry...1BR,1BA$1.73
ReNew West DurhamCharleston2BR,1.5BA$1.69
LaSalle Pointe ApartmentsThe Brightleaf 7401BR,1BA$1.75
Lofts at LakeviewA1Studio ,1BA$2.19
Dupont CircleThe Brightleaf 6001BR,1BA$1.20
Chapel Tower- Students save up to 10%!Morreene1BR,1BA$2.17
Duke Manor- Students save up to 10%!Hereford1BR,1BA$1.98

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Frequently Asked Questions about Duke University

What type of rentals are currently available in Duke University?

There are currently 74 Apartments for Rent in Duke University, NC with pricing that ranges from $675 to $4,830. There are also 12 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Duke University ranging from $1,095 to $4,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Duke University?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Duke University ranges from $1,095 to $4,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,882.

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