Forest Pointe
1906 Guess Rd,
Durham, NC 27705
$1,142 - $1,544
1-2 Beds
Area Guide
Northgate Durham, NC
For everything Durham, choose Northgate
Wooded
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Parks
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Outdoors
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 2026, the average apartment rent in Northgate is $799 for a studio, $1,103 for one bedroom, $1,083 for two bedrooms, and $1,475 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Northgate has decreased by -2.3% in the past year.
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Studio
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200 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$799/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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680 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,103/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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847 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,083/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,093 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,475/month
Average Rent
Learn More About Northgate
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Northgate - Durham, NC is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Northgate - Durham, NC offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.
Supermarket Within a 15 Minute Walk
Groceries
60
/ 100
Good Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
70
/ 100
Fair Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
50
/ 100
Fair Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
50
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Northgate - Durham, NC from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Mostly Calm Atmosphere
Vibrancy
30
/ 100
Good Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
70
/ 100
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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 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.