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Duke Forest Neighborhood Guide Durham, NC

About

Duke Forest is a tranquil, residential neighborhood located in Durham, North Carolina. The neighborhood derives its name from its proximity to Duke University's research and teaching forest. It is conveniently nestled between Highway 15-501 and the Durham Freeway (NC-147), offering easy access to the broader Durham area. Duke Forest is known for its scenic, tree-lined streets and diverse mix of mid-century and contemporary homes.

What You Will Love About Duke Forest, Durham, North Carolina

  • Residents appreciate the tranquility, scenic beauty, and abundance of wildlife found in this neighborhood.
  • The neighborhood offers great accessibility, with major highways nearby and the heart of Durham a short drive away.
  • The community is closely knit, with frequent local events, neighborhood parties, and block watches.
  • Duke Forest is popular amongst faculty and staff of Duke University due to its proximity.

What's Nearby

Duke Forest is a stone's throw away from the Duke University campus and Duke Hospital. Other nearby attractions include the acclaimed Sarah P. Duke Gardens, Nasher Museum of Art, and the Durham Bulls Athletic Park. The downtown area of Durham, known for its food scene and cultural hotspots, is also just a short drive away.

Lifestyle

Duke Forest offers a serene, suburban lifestyle in the heart of a bustling city. The lifestyle here is perfect for those who value quiet, nature-filled spaces while still having convenient access to city amenities. Residents enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking, bird watching, and nature walks in Duke Forest, as well as exploring the cultural and culinary offerings of Durham.

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Rental Trends in Duke Forest

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Last updated 9/13/2024
87 Properties Available for Rent

Explore the Neighborhood

There are 201 restaurants, 22 grocery stores, and 15 parks within a mile of the Duke Forest neighborhood.

  • GROCERY
    La Vaquita Fresh Produce

    Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Fruit and Vegetable Store, Grocery Store

    •

    0.5 miles

    2403 Pickett Rd

  • GROCERY
    Food Lion

    Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store

    •

    0.9 miles

    2000 Chapel Hill Rd

  • GROCERY
    Family Fare

    Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store

    •

    0.9 miles

    2685 Durham Chapel Hill Blvd

  • SHOPPING
    Lakewood Shopping Center

    Retail, Shopping Plaza

    •

    1.0 mile

    2050 Chapel Hill Rd

  • GROCERY
    Oriental Supermarket

    Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store

    •

    1.0 mile

    3738 Durham Chapel Hill Blvd

  • SHOPPING
    South Square

    Retail, Shopping Mall

    •

    1.2 miles

    4001 Durham Chapel Hill Blvd

Duke Forest Apartments and Rentals

87 Rental properties in Duke Forest, Durham, NC.

  • Icon Downtown Durham property

    $950+

    Icon Downtown Durham

    Studio–2 Beds • 1 Bath

    400–1200 Sqft

    Available 9/15

  • Terrazzo Durham property

    $1,621+

    Terrazzo Durham

    Studio–2 Beds • 1–2 Baths

    570–1146 Sqft

    10+ Units Available

  • Lofts at Lakeview property

    $1,499+

    Lofts at Lakeview

    Studio–2 Beds • 1–2 Baths

    685–1672 Sqft

    10+ Units Available

  • Trinity Commons at Erwin property

    $1,499+

    Trinity Commons at Erwin

    Studio–2 Beds • 1–2 Baths

    515–1554 Sqft

    10+ Units Available

  • The Viceroy property

    $1,400

    The Viceroy

    2 Beds • 1 Bath

    840 Sqft

    1 Unit Available

  • Willow Bend Apartments property

    $1,353+

    Willow Bend Apartments

    2–4 Beds • 1–2 Baths

    812–1264 Sqft

    2 Units Available

87 Properties Available for Rent

Cost of Living

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CategoryCompare to State Avg.Compare to National Avg.
housing
21.8%
7%
utilities
5.4%
9.5%
food
2%
1.3%
transportation
5.8%
11%
healthcare
1.1%
5.2%

Duke Forest Demographics

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Duke Forest Reviews

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  • Busy Streets

    No

    Say 6 of 6 renters

  • Area Has Litter

    No

    Say 6 of 6 renters

  • Noise Late At Night

    No

    Say 5 of 6 renters

  • Near Grocery Stores

    Yes

    Say 5 of 6 renters

  • Area Has Potholes

    No

    Say 5 of 6 renters

  • Quiet Area

    Yes

    Say 5 of 6 renters

87 Properties Available for Rent

Duke Forest Transportation

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Car-Dependent

48/100
Walk Score®
The Walk Score© measures walkability on a scale of 0-100 based on walking routes to destinations such as dining and drinking, groceries, and shopping.

Bikeable

54/100
Bike Score®

Some Transit

34/100
1 other stop

Assistance Travel & Transport

Other

3710 University Dr

Source: foursquare.com

Duke Forest Schools

87 Properties Available for Rent