
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Forest Hills Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $500 (27 Rentals)
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202 Nelson St

Icon Downtown Durham

200 E Umstead St

1607 Gunter St

Colonial Townhouses- Students save up to 10%!

8 Fisher Pl

10 Fisher Pl

The Ramsey

2211 Morehead Ave

Willow Bend Apartments

American Tobacco Apartments (Old Bull/Noell)

1030 Cornell St

The Edge at West End The Edge at West End
Forest Hills, Durham, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Forest Hills?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Forest Hills Studio Apartments | $1,588 | $1,000 | $3,173 |
Forest Hills 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,877 | $750 | $3,500 |
Forest Hills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,409 | $1,130 | $5,139 |
Forest Hills 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,848 | $1,428 | $7,500 |
Forest Hills 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,218 | $1,611 | $2,826 |
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Cheapest Available Forest Hills Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Forest Hills area of Durham, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at The Lofts at Southside Apartments priced from $525. 813 Fargo St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $700. Here are the most affordable Forest Hills apartments for rent in Durham, NC:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Lofts at Southside Apartments | 1 Bedroom Tax Credit*** | 1BR,1BA | $525 |
813 Fargo St | 813 Fargo St | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
404 Formosa Ave | 404 Formosa Ave | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
1706 Merrick St | 1706 Merrick St | 1BR,1BA | $870 |
901 South | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
Icon Downtown Durham | A1 Studio C Standard -Call for Availability | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
Viceroy Apartments | VR 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,202 |
West Village | A1A-1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,240 |
Cortland Bull City | Allen | Studio,1BA | $1,265 |
Roxboro Quads | Two Bed | 2BR,1BA | $1,275 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Forest Hills, NC
As of March 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Forest Hills area is the $0.29 price per square foot 404 Formosa Ave Model at 404 Formosa Ave in the in the Plum Street neighborhood starting from $750. The second greatest value Forest Hills apartment is the 1706 Merrick St Model at 1706 Merrick St starting at $870 with a $0.48 price per square foot in the Plum Street neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Forest Hills apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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404 Formosa Ave | 404 Formosa Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.29 |
1706 Merrick St | 1706 Merrick St | 1BR,1BA | $0.48 |
1706 Merrick St | 1706 Merrick St | 1BR,1BA | $0.48 |
813 Fargo St | 813 Fargo St | 1BR,1BA | $0.56 |
813 Fargo St | 813 Fargo St | 1BR,1BA | $0.56 |
501 Towns | 21.5TH | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.08 |
American Tobacco Apartments (Old Bull/Noell) | Old Bull 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.88 |
Colonial Townhouses- Students save up to 10%! | Yorktown | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.35 |
The Lofts at Southside Apartments | 2 Bedroom Townhouse | 2BR,1BA | $1.63 |
Viceroy Apartments | VR 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.43 |
901 South | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.56 |
Roxboro Quads | Two Bed | 2BR,1BA | $1.70 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleForest Hills, Durham, NC
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Among neighborhoods in Durham, NC for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
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Best Local Schools in Forest Hills, Durham, NC
J D Clement Early College High School
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Best Local Schools in Forest Hills, Durham, NC
J D Clement Early College High School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Forest Hills Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Forest Hills?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Forest Hills is at Icon Downtown Durham listed at $1,000.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Forest Hills Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Forest Hills Apartment is $525 at The Lofts at Southside Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Forest Hills Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Forest Hills is starting from $1,103 at The Lofts at Southside Apartments.
What is the most affordable Forest Hills Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Forest Hills Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Lofts at Southside Apartments and starts from $1,525.
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