Forest Pointe
1906 Guess Rd,
Durham, NC 27705
$1,070 - $1,450 | 1-2 Beds
Northgate is directly north of Downtown Durham, adjacent to Northgate Mall. This neighborhood is perfectly positioned to take advantage of all of Durham's amazing destinations: Rock Quarry Park is directly north, Beaver Marsh Preserve is on the southeast side, Duke Regional Hospital is to the north, Duke University is a few blocks southwest, and the Museum of Life and Science is in the neighborhood off Murray Avenue.
At the heart of the neighborhood, Northgate Park is located along Ellerbee Creek. It offers hiking trails and access to the greenway, a playground, picnic areas, tennis courts, and a dog park. Nearby Durham County Stadium hosts a variety of events, including Shaw University football games, carnivals, concerts, auto shows, and more. In addition to Northgate Mall, shoppers will appreciate a wide selection of shops and restaurants along Roxboro Street.
As of June 2025, the average apartment rent in Northgate is $1,123 for one bedroom, $1,187 for two bedrooms, and $1,439 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Northgate has decreased by -1.2% in the past year.
1 BR
680 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,123/month
Average Rent
2 BR
848 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,187/month
Average Rent
3 BR
1,093 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,439/month
Average Rent
Somewhat Walkable
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You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.
Some Transit
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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
Very Bikeable
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This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.
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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 2025.