Forest Pointe
1906 Guess Rd,
Durham, NC 27705
$1,070 - $1,450 | 1-2 Beds
Northgate
Durham, NC
Northgate - Durham, NC
Area Guide
For everything Durham, choose Northgate
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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.
Rent Trends
As of August 2025, the average apartment rent in Northgate is $1,139 for one bedroom, $1,192 for two bedrooms, and $1,431 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Northgate has decreased by -2.6% in the past year.
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1 BR
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680 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,139/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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848 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,192/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,093 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,431/month
Average Rent
Transportation
67
Somewhat Walkable
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
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.
33
Some Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
70
Very Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- North Carolina Museum of Life and Science
- Duke Gardens
- Duke Lemur Center
- The Mountains to the Sea Trail
- Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area
Military Bases
Airports
- Raleigh-Durham International
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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 2025.