Cheap Homes for Rent in Duke Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $1,300 (14 Rentals)

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Duke, Durham, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Duke Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Duke area of Durham, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Dupont Circle priced from $691. 901 South has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $999. Here are the most affordable Duke apartments for rent in Durham, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Dupont CircleThe Brightleaf 6001BR,1BA$691
901 South1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$999
Icon Downtown DurhamA1 Studio C Standard -Call for AvailabilityStudio,1BA$1,000
ReNew West DurhamAugusta1BR,1BA$1,049
Duke Manor- Students save up to 10%!Hereford1BR,1BA$1,090

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Duke, NC

As of April 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Duke 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 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 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
Willow Bend ApartmentsWB 2x12BR,1BA$1.67
901 South2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1.56
The BelmontThe Sara1BR,1BA$1.90
Holly Hill Apartments*One Bedroom One Bath Second Floor Washer & Dry...1BR,1BA$1.73
LaSalle Pointe ApartmentsThe Brightleaf 7401BR,1BA$1.75
Dupont CircleThe Brightleaf 6001BR,1BA$1.15
ReNew West DurhamAugusta1BR,1BA$1.75
Duke Manor- Students save up to 10%!Hereford1BR,1BA$1.98

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Frequently Asked Questions about Duke

What type of rentals are currently available in Duke?

There are currently 183 Apartments for Rent in Duke, NC with pricing that ranges from $675 to $6,094. There are also 35 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Duke ranging from $1,360 to $4,700.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Duke ranges from $1,360 to $4,700 with an average monthly rent of $2,810.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Duke?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Duke range from $1,428 to $6,094, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,700 to $4,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,900 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,611.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

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How Your Move-In Inspection Can Protect Your Security Deposit

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