A double room in a Duke University residence costs $11,560 for the 2026–27 academic year, and Apartment List puts Durham’s median one-bedroom at $1,183 a month in October 2026. This guide covers Durham, North Carolina, and sets out the verified figures and what I could not confirm.
Details come from Duke Student Affairs and Apartment List, checked on 23 October 2026. I could not verify rates at North Carolina Central University. Apartment List medians are for whole apartments, not single rooms. For Durham in England, see the separate UK guide.
Duke housing rates, 2026–27
| Room type (per student) | Semester | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
| Double room | $5,780 | $11,560 |
| Single room | $7,638 | $15,276 |
| Apartment, shared bedroom | $7,638 | $15,276 |
| Apartment, private bedroom | $9,495 | $18,990 |
Duke’s page refers to a three-year (six-semester) residency requirement, and says students who have met it (the class of 2027 or earlier) can decline housing. It lists tentative dates, including 1 June for housing applications and 18 June for the priority window. These dates apply to the 2026–27 cycle, so check Duke’s page for the next one. The page gives no meal plan prices.
Private rental in Durham
| Measure (October 2026) | Figure |
|---|---|
| Median one-bedroom rent | $1,183 a month |
| Median two-bedroom rent | $1,378 a month |
| Overall median | $1,347, down 0.2% in a year |
I have not ranked neighbourhoods or listed private blocks, because I could not verify prices or area details against reliable sources. View any room in person or on a live video call, get a written lease and never pay before you have one.
FAQs about student accommodation in Durham, NC
How much does Duke housing cost?
From $11,560 for a double to $18,990 for an apartment private bedroom for 2026–27.
What is the median rent in Durham?
$1,183 for a one-bedroom and $1,378 for a two-bedroom in October 2026, per Apartment List.
Comparing North Carolina options? See our guides to student accommodation in Chapel Hill, Raleigh and Charlottesville, or browse all US student accommodation guides.
Sources
All checked 23 October 2026.
