Learn what's available for rent.
NearDuke.com is a local search engine to help students, faculty, staff, and visiting scholars find housing close to Duke’s campus.
DukeList (Duke netID required for login) allows Duke community members to post ads for both housing and roommates, as well as items for sale such as furniture.
Some students also use other national search engines like Apartments.com, Zillow.com, or Trulia.com to find places.
If you’re searching for a place to live and know you won’t be able to visit before renting, ask the rental agent of any properties you are interested in to set up a Skype, WhatsApp, or Facetime tour. Ask if there are photos or videos they can send you of the property that are not available on their website.
University-provided housing for graduate & professional students:
- Lancaster Commons is an apartment complex reserved entirely for Duke graduate & professional students. The application window for the 2023-2024 academic year is March 27 - April 17.
- 301 Swift Apartments: Duke Housing & Residence Life has limited, on-campus apartments available for rent for graduate and professional students. Applications are CLOSED for the 2023-2024 academic year. Please direct inquiries to housing@duke.edu.
Recording: Virtual Off Campus Housing Fair
Interested in learning more about housing options once you move to Durham? Watch this recorded panel discussion with current students and staff about searching for housing, safety, and transportation.
Things to consider...
- Setting a realistic budget for your expenses and housing is important. Be forewarned, the least expensive options may have downsides associated with safety, noise, or lack of amenities.
- Use a check list to plan your budget and make sure you’re considering different factors like rent, utilities, and transportation costs.
- The average rent in Durham is around $1,500 -$1,900 per month. Learn more from local market data here.
- Review the Community Crime Map & Durham Crime Statistics in advance of selecting a neighborhood, complex, or house. You can search the Community Crime Map by address.
- Browse apartment or neighborhood reviews (google reviews, apartmentratings.com) or connect with current Duke student residents through your program, department, or school.
- Ask the apartment management or landlord about safety protocols they have in-place for their residents. Ex: Is your apartment community gated? Do you utilize cameras in exterior locations? What type of crime preventative measures is your apartment complex taking?
If you have a car, your off-campus housing search can include places in the broader Durham area. If you won’t have a car, consider living close to campus and understand your options for getting around:
- Duke bus routes – free to all students. If you will not have a car, consider living on or near Duke bus routes.
- Duke Vans – late evening, free rides from campus to nearby apartment complexes
- Durham & Triangle area bus routes – all Duke students can get a free GoPass
- Uber / Lyft – reliable ride-share in the area
- Bicycles, Scooters, and Walking
- As you’re conducting your housing search, be sure to note the proximity to amenities such as grocery stores, pharmacies, restaurants, and other shops.
- Is this a 12-month lease? Is there an option for a 9-month lease?
- What is the security deposit? When will it be returned?
- When is rent due (first of the month, end of the month)?
- How do I/we pay rent (check, online, etc)?
- How much notice do I/we have to give before leaving?
- What happens if we need to break the lease?
- Are any utilities included in the rent?
- Are subleases allowed?
Basic comparison of Off-Campus housing in Durham
Note: This chart is intended to provide a basis reference of some of the commercial properties in Durham. Students are encouraged to do additional research and contact properties directly. Prices and amenities can change without notice.
| PROPERTY | PRICE | DISTANCE | UTILITIES | AMENETIES | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Belmont | 1br 2br | $1399 – $1489 $1799 – $1899 | 1.1 miles | Trash Removal | Wifi, Pets allowed, Laundry in unit/building, Pool, Fitness center, Security, Package center, Duke Bus Access, Duke Vans Zone | |
| Bradford Ridge | 1br | $893 – $1158 | 0.9 mile | Water, Trash Removal, Sewer | Wifi, Pets, Laundry in unit/building, Security, Duke Bus Access, Duke Vans Zone | |
| Trinity Properties-Campus Walk | 2br 3br 2ba | $1235 – $1365 $1585 – $1760 | 1 mile | Trash Removal | Wifi, Pets allowed, Laundry in unit/building, Fitness center, Security, Duke Bus Access, Duke Vans Zone | |
| Trinity Properties- Poplar West | Studio 1br 2br 1 ba 2br 2ba | $915 $1035 $1145 – $1225 $1395 | 1 mile | Trash Removal | Pets allowed, Laundry in unit/building, Security, Duke Bus Access, Duke Vans Zone | |
| Terrazzo Durham | Studio 1br 2br 2ba | $1671 – $1846 $1821 – $2156+ $2437– $2,776 | 0.9 mile | Trash Removal | Wifi, Pets allowed, Laundry in unit/building, Pool, Fitness center, Security, Package center, Duke Bus Access, Duke Vans Zone | |
| Chapel Tower | 1br 1ba 2br 1ba | $1215 – $1660 $1440 – $1830 | 1 mile | Trash Removal | Wifi, Pets allowed, Laundry in unit/building, Pool, Fitness center, Security, Duke Bus Access, Duke Vans Zone | |
| Duke Manor | 1br 1ba 2br 1ba | $1065 – $1620 $1310 – $1815 | 1.2 miles | NA | Wifi, Pets allowed, Laundry in unit/building, Pool, Fitness center, Security, Duke Bus Access, Duke Vans Zone | |
| TEAM Apartments- Erwin Terrace | 2br 2ba | $2350+ | 0.9 mile | Water, Trash Removal, Sewer | Wifi, Pets allowed, Laundry in unit/building, Pool, Fitness center, Security, Duke Bus Access, Duke Vans Zone | |
| TEAM Apartments-Poplar Manor | 1br 1ba | 1br 1ba- $950 - $1050 | 0.9 mile | Trash Removal | Wifi, Pets allowed, Laundry in unit/building, Pool, Fitness center, Security, Duke Bus Access, Duke Vans Zone | |
| The Flats Exchange on Erwin | Studio 1br 1ba 2br 2ba | $1721 – $2412 $1818 – $2416 $2444 – $3985 | 0.9 mile | Trash Removal | Wifi, Pets allowed, Laundry in unit/building, Pool, Fitness center, Security, Duke Bus Access, Duke Vans Zone | |
| The Heights at LaSalle | Studio 1br 1ba 2br 2ba | $1864 – $4193 $1667 – $4956 $2269 – $9545 | 1 mile | NA | Wifi, Pets allowed, Laundry in unit/building, Pool, Fitness center, Security, Duke Bus Access, Duke Vans Zone | |
| Lofts at Lakeview | Studio 1br 1ba 2br 2ba | $1468 – $1544 $1367 – $1626 $1772 – $1895 | 0.9 mile | NA | Wifi, Pets allowed, Laundry in unit/building, Pool, Fitness center, Security, Duke Bus Access, Duke Vans Zone | |
| Trinity Commons at Erwin | Studio 1br 1ba 2br 2ba | $1599 – $3099 $1599 – $3099 $1999 – $2699 | 0.9 mile | Water, Heat Included | Wifi, Pets allowed, Laundry in unit/building, Pool, Fitness center, Security, Package center | |
| Holly Hill Apartment | 1br 1ba 2br 1ba 3br 2ba | $1125 – $1200+ $1250+ $1525+ | 1.2 miles | Water, Trash Removal, Sewer | Wifi, Pets allowed, Laundry in unit/building, Security, Duke Bus Access, Duke Vans Zone | |
| Lenox East | 1br 1ba 2br 1ba 3br 2ba | $884 – $1231 $1239 – $1550 $1653 | 3.9 miles | Water, Trash Removal, Sewer | Wifi, Pets allowed, Laundry in unit/building,Fitness center, Security | |
| The Forest | Studio 1br 1ba 2br 2ba | $1050- – $1570 $1055 – $1890 $1280 – $2050 | 2.9 miles | NA | Wifi, Pets allowed, Laundry in unit/building, Pool, Fitness center, Security | |
Click here for a downloadable Near West campus housing chart
| PROPERTY | PRICE | DISTANCE | UTILITIES | AMENETIES |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 810 Ninth | Studio - $1641 – $1782 1br 1ba- $1815 – $1996 2br - $3369+ 3br - $4515+ | 1.8 miles | Trash Removal | Wifi, Pets allowed, Laundry in unit/building, Pool, Fitness center, Security, Package center, Duke Bus Access, Duke Vans Zone |
| Berkshire Main | Studio - $1863 1br 1ba- $1863 – $3711 2br 2ba-$3423 – $4101 3br 2ba- $3800+ | 1.2 miles | Cable | Wifi, Pets allowed, Laundry in unit/building, Pool, Fitness center, Security, Package center, Duke Bus Access, Duke Vans Zone |
| Berkshire 9th | Studio $1787 – $2237 1br - $2469+ 2br - $3094+ 3br - $4432 – $5357 | 0.7 mile | NA | Wifi, Pets allowed, Laundry in unit/building, Pool, Fitness center, Security, Package center, Duke Bus Access, Duke Vans Zone |
| Station 9 | 1br 1ba- $1647 – $1993 2br 2ba- $2324 – $3305 | 1.3 miles | Trash Removal | Wifi, Pets allowed, Laundry in unit/building, Pool, Fitness center, Security, Package center,Duke Bus Access, Duke Vans Zone |
| Property | Price (US Dollar) | Distance from Duke Chapel | Utilities Included | Amenities |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 605 West End | Studio - $1183 – $1246 1br 1ba- $1392 – $2096 2br 2ba- $1712 – $2066 | 1.8 - 2.2 miles | Trash Removal | Pets allowed, Laundry in unit/building, Pool, Fitness center, Security, Package center, Duke Bus Access, Duke Vans Zone |
| American Tobacco Apartments (Old Bull/Noell) | Studio - $1300+ 1br 1ba- $1400 – $2200 2br 2ba - 2010 – $2758 3br 2ba- $4000+ | 1.8 miles | Trash Removal | Wifi, Pets allowed, Laundry in unit/building, Pool, Fitness center, Security |
| Atlas Durham | Studio - $1180 – $1380+ 1br 1ba- $1370 – $1875 2br 2ba- $2800+ | 2.2 miles | Trash Removal | Pets allowed, Laundry in unit/building, Pool, Fitness center, Security |
| Brightleaf on Main | Studio - $1576 – $2612 1br 1ba- $2783 – $4264 2br 2ba- $2998+ 3br - $3555+ | 2.1 miles | NA | Wifi, Pets allowed, Laundry in unit/building, Pool, Fitness center, Security, Package center, Duke Bus Access, Duke Vans Zone |
| Bull House | Studio - $1189+ 1br 1ba- $1482+ 2br 2ba - $1968+ 3br -$2114+ | 2.9 miles | NA | Wifi, Pets allowed, Laundry in unit/building, Pool, Fitness center, Security, Package center |
| Cortland Bull City | Studio - $1233 – $1352 1br 1ba - $1322 – $1512 2br 2ba- $1954 – $2621 | 2.2 miles | NA | Wifi, Pets allowed, Laundry in unit/building, Pool, Fitness center, Security, Package center |
| Foster on the Park | Studio - $2033 – $5287 1br - $2024 – $5370 2br - $3418 – $5460 3br - $3712 – $10000 | 2.6 miles | Trash Removal | Wifi, Pets allowed, Laundry in unit/building, Pool, Fitness center, Security, Package center |
| Icon Downtown | Studio - $1025+ 1br - $1025 – $1424+ 2br - $1475 – $1725 | 1.1 miles | Trash Removal | Wifi, Pets allowed, Laundry in unit/building, Pool, Fitness center, Security, Package center, Duke Bus Access, Duke Vans Zone |
| Liberty Warehouse Apartments | Studio - $1306 – $4027 1br - $1690 – $3708 2br - $2369 – $4872 | 2.7 miles | Trash Removal | Wifi, Pets allowed, Laundry in unit/building, Pool, Fitness center, Security, Package center |
| The Ramsey | Studio - $1370 -$2058 1br - $1540 -$2838 2br - $2350 - $3656 3br - $3070 -$4218 | 2.8 -3.1 miles | NA | Wifi, Pets allowed, Laundry in unit/building, Pool, Fitness center, Security, Package center |
| Whetstone Apartments | Studio - $1234+ 1br - $1286 – $1715+ 2br - $1661 – $1931+ | 2.1 miles | NA | Wifi, Pets allowed, Laundry in unit/building, Pool, Fitness center, Security |
| Van Allen | Studio - $1348 – $1485 1br - $1508 - $2190 2br - $2307 – $3051 3br - $4068 - $6976 | 2.6 miles | Trash Removal | Wifi, Pets allowed, Laundry in unit/building, Pool, Fitness center, Security |
| Property | Price (US Dollar) | Distance from Duke Chapel | Utilities Included | Amenities |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colonial Townhouse | 1br 1ba - $1230 – $1645 2br 1.5 ba - $1,410 – $1,890 3br - $1467+ | 2.5 miles | NA | Wifi, Pets allowed, Laundry in unit/building, Pool, Fitness center, Security, Package center |
| Garrett West | 1br -$1465 $1619 2br 2ba -$1470 – $1610 3br 2 ba - $2127 – $2172 | 4.7 -5.2 miles | NA | Laundry in unit/building, Fitness center |
| Haven at Patterson Place | 1br - $1351 – $1476 2br 2ba- $1563 – $1763 3br 3ba -$1548 | 6.1 -7.2 miles | NA | Wifi, Pets allowed, Laundry in unit/building, Pool, Fitness center, Security, Package center |
| Realm at Patterson Place | Studio - $1268+ 1br - $1256+ 2br - $1349+ 3br - $1832+ | 6.1 -7.2 miles | Trash Removal | Pets allowed, Laundry in unit/building, Pool, Fitness center |
| The Reserve at Patterson Place | Studio - $1280 – $1887 1br - $1410 – $1870+ 2br - $1875– $2960 3br - $2060 – $2809+ | 6 miles | Trash Removal | Wifi, Pets allowed, Laundry in unit/building, Pool, Fitness center, Package center |
| University Hill | Studio - $1599 – $1606+ 1br - $1685 – $1810+ 2br 2ba- $2350 – $3082 3br 2 ba-$3399 – $3843 + | 3 miles | Wifi, Pets allowed, Laundry in unit/building, Pool, Fitness center, Security, Package center | |
Click here for downloadable Durham-Chapel Hill Boulevard Housing Chart
| Property | Price (US Dollar) | Distance from Duke Chapel | Utilities Included | Ameneities |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clairmont at Hillandale | 1br - $1295 -$1375+ 2br 2ba- $1495 3br - $1885+ | 2.7-3 miles | Trash Removal | Wifi, Pets allowed, Laundry in unit/building, Pool, Fitness center, Security, Package center |
| Property | Price (US Dollar) | Distance from Duke Chapel | Utilities Included | Amenities |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Properties-Georgetown Manor | 2br 1.5 ba- $1495 3br 1.5ba - $1795 | 2.5 miles | Trash Removal | Pets allowed, Duke Bus Access, Duke Vans Zone |
| Trinity Properties-Governor | 1br 1ba- $1225 | 2.2 miles | Trash Removal | Pets allowed, Duke Bus Access, Duke Vans Zone |
| Trinity Properties-Murchison | 1br 1ba - $1145 2br 1ba- $1375 | 2.7 miles | Trash Removal | Pets allowed, Duke bus Access |