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American Village Durham, NC

A village on the edge of a forest

Wooded • Secluded • Commutes

Bordered by Duke Forest on its western and southern side, American Village residents are able to enjoy the forest's walking trails and wildlife just steps from their homes. American Village is adjacent to Duke University and Duke University Hospital, making this a great choice for students, professors, and staff of the university. With its established homes along tree-lined, hilly streets, American Village is also a great option for commuters into Downtown Durham, just four miles southeast; to Research Triangle Park, just 20 minutes away; and to Chapel Hill, also roughly 20 minutes away.

American Village Park sits on the west side of the neighborhood. This four-acre, neighborhood park is ideal for afternoon picnics. It also offers a playground and a walking path. While American Village is a residential neighborhood, you'll enjoy easy access to nearby shops and restaurants if you choose an apartment here -- a large shopping plaza is located just outside of the neighborhood: just follow Neal Road to Hillsborough Road. Residents can also travel four miles on I-85 to shop at the popular Northgate Mall.

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Rent Trends

As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in American Village is $1,019 for a studio, $1,036 for one bedroom, $1,367 for two bedrooms, and $1,494 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in American Village has increased by 5.5% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 394 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,019/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 667 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,036/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 981 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,367/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,640 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,494/month

    Average Rent

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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly American Village - Durham, NC is for everyday living.

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

40 / 100

Limited Public Transit

Transit

30 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

50 / 100

Daily Essentials

American Village - Durham, NC offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.

Supermarket Within a 15 Minute Walk

Groceries

60 / 100

Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

50 / 100

Fair Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

40 / 100

Limited Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

30 / 100

Local Vibe

Get a sense of what it’s like to live in American Village - Durham, NC from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.

Mostly Calm Atmosphere

Vibrancy

20 / 100

Limited Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

20 / 100

Not Noisy

Quiet Score

100 / 100
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Points of Interest

Shopping Centers

Parks and Recreation

  • Duke Lemur Center
  • Duke Gardens
  • North Carolina Museum of Life and Science
  • The Mountains to the Sea Trail
  • Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area

Commuter Rail

Military Bases

Airports

  • Raleigh-Durham International

Colleges

Top Apartments in American Village

The Forest

The Forest

800 White Pine Dr,
Durham, NC 27705

$955 - $1,825

Studio - 2 Beds

MAA Duke Forest

MAA Duke Forest

910 Constitution Dr,
Durham, NC 27705

$1,228 - $1,668

1-2 Beds

ReNew West Durham

ReNew West Durham

700 Morreene Rd,
Durham, NC 27705

$1,139 - $1,931

1-2 Beds

207 Bridgefield Pl

207 Bridgefield Pl

207 Bridgefield Pl,
Durham, NC 27705

$1,285

2 Beds

Room in Townhome on Sangre De Cristo Dr

Room in Townhome on Sangre De Cristo Dr

24 Sangre De Cristo Dr,
Durham, NC 27705

$895

1 Bed

Room in House on Chester St

Room in House on Chester St

1104 Chester St,
Durham, NC 27701

$590

1 Bed

14 Intuition Cir

14 Intuition Cir

14 Intuition Cir,
Durham, NC 27705

$2,850 Total Monthly Price

3 Beds | 12 Month Lease

23 Pocono Dr

23 Pocono Dr

23 Pocono Dr,
Durham, NC 27705

$1,800

2 Beds

2608 Erwin Rd

2608 Erwin Rd

2608 Erwin Rd,
Durham, NC 27705

$4,000

2 Beds

Houses for Rent in American Village

Room in House on Chester St

1104 Chester St,
Durham, NC 27701

$590

1 Bed | 1 Bath

23 Pocono Dr

23 Pocono Dr,
Durham, NC 27705

$1,800

2 Beds | 2.5 Baths

5013 Kettle Creek Rd

5013 Kettle Creek Rd,
Durham, NC 27705

$3,200

5 Beds | 3.5 Baths

237 Bridgefield Pl

237 Bridgefield Pl,
Durham, NC 27705

$1,300

2 Beds | 1.5 Baths

42 Intuition Cir

42 Intuition Cir,
Durham, NC 27705

$1,900

2 Beds | 2.5 Baths

9 Greenfield Ct

9 Greenfield Ct,
Durham, NC 27705

$1,995

4 Beds | 2.5 Baths

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Living in American Village

Restaurants

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For fresh-baked goods, head to Monuts. This quirky bakery specializes in delicious donuts and build-your-own sandwiches on your choice of fresh breads. At the French bistro, Vin Rouge, you can enjoy a fine-dining experience and sample decadent dishes such as duck confit and trout amandine. Ask your server for suggestions on the best wine pairings for your meal.

Head to Durham Performing Arts Center for great seats to concerts, stand-up comedy performances, and Broadway shows. To enjoy the best local bands in an intimate setting, head to the Pinhook and Motorco Music Hall. Both of these smaller venues host nightly events.

Cost

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The cost of living in American Village runs on par with the rest of the city and right on track with national averages. Traveling to the center of downtown costs $2 by bus, or you can ride your bike on the pedestrian friendly streets for free. Renting a one-bedroom apartment costs about $788 per month, and a domestic beer costs $4 at most local restaurants. Gas prices in this area trend slightly lower than the rest of the city, which is usually in sync with national averages.

Shopping

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For a unique shopping experience, visit Brightleaf Square, which used to be a tobacco factory. The Vert & Vogue specialty boutique offers the latest in trendy and stylish handmade clothing for men and women. If you want to support your local farmers and sample some tasty food truck cuisine, stop by the Durham Farmers Market in central Durham on Saturdays for a great selection. The market is open on Saturdays from 8 in the morning until noon, and from 3:30 to 6:30 on Wednesday evenings.

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.