Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on January 30, 2026
Last updated on January 30, 2026
Last updated on January 30, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Durham, NC is $1,750. This is -8%, or $150, lower than the national average.
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As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Durham, NC is $1,750. This is -8%, or $150, lower than the national average.
average price per square foot
Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.
Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Durham, NC have remained the same in the last month and have increased by 2% in the last year.
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
The monthly rent for an apartment in Durham, NC is $1,528. A 1-bedroom apartment in Durham, NC costs about $1,479 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,705. Houses for rent in Durham, NC are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,995.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $1,331 | 1% | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $1,650 | 1% | 5% | |
3 bedroom | $1,990 | No Change | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $2,495 | 2% | No Change | |
Studio | $1,450 | 1% | 1% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Downtown Durham | $1,808 | |
Duke Forest | $1,369 | |
East Durham | $1,495 | |
Farrington | $1,529 | |
Greysons Green | $1,895 | |
Hope Valley | $2,000 | |
North Garrett Road | $1,992 | |
Northgate Park | $2,000 | |
Watts Hospital Hillandale | $1,770 | |
Woodcroft | $1,771 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,528 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,495 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $1,995 | No Change | No Change | |
Rooms | $770 | No Change | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,450
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,331
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,650
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,990
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,495
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
No Change
Downtown Durham
Average rent
$1,808
East Durham
Average rent
$1,495
Hope Valley
Average rent
$2,000
North Garrett Road
Average rent
$1,992
Watts Hospital Hillandale
Average rent
$1,770
Greysons Green
Average rent
$1,895
Duke Forest
Average rent
$1,369
Farrington
Average rent
$1,529
Woodcroft
Average rent
$1,771
Northgate Park
Average rent
$2,000
Apartments
Average rent
$1,528
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,495
Last 30 days
No Change
Houses
Average rent
$1,995
Last 30 days
No Change
Rooms
Average rent
$770
Last 30 days
No Change
The table above reflects average rent prices in Durham, NC, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
Median rent prices in Durham, NC for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Apex, NC.
Durham
lower than the national median
higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Durham, NC is 19% lower than the median rent in Apex, NC.
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$1,455
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$1,850
Last year
Gorman
$1,895
Last year
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$1,792
Last year
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$1,750
Last year
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$1,838
Last year
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$2,275
Last year
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$2,600
Last year
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$1,695
Last year
The overall cost of living in Durham, NC is 1% lower than the national average. Explore the cost of essential expenses, then use our rent calculator to help set your budget.
Expensesaccrued by most renters | Average costcompared to national average |
|---|---|
Goods & Services | 4% lower |
Groceries | 2% higher |
Health | 4% higher |
Housing | 2% higher |
Transportation | 6% lower |
Utilities | 7% lower |
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Durham
1512 N Hyde Park Ave #3, Durham, NC 27701
2 beds
1 bath
$875
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
4230 Garrett Road, Durham, NC 27707
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$900–$1,525
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 4
3h ago
412 E Pilot St, Durham, NC 27707
1–2 beds
1 bath
$900–$1,075
Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
1400 Wyldewood Road, Durham, NC 27704
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$950–$2,000
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 8
23h ago
Verified
901 Chalk Level Road, Durham, NC 27704
1–3 beds
1 bath
$950–$1,550
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 14
5d+ ago
2412 Vesson Avenue, Durham, NC 27707
2 beds
1 bath
$950
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Durham
1217 Hearthside St #C, Durham, NC 27707
2 beds
1 bath
$950
Condo for rent
1d ago
100 Rose Garden Ln, Durham, NC 27707
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$999–$2,105
Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$7,316
Apartment for rent
3h ago
511 S Mangum St, Durham, NC 27701
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,506–$7,056
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Durham
4 beds
4 baths
$7,000
House for rent
10h ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$6,299
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Durham
5 beds
4 baths
$5,750
House for rent
5d+ ago
Treyburn house for rent in Durham
4 beds
4 baths
$5,750
House for rent
10h ago
Verified
4 beds
3 baths
$5,112
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Durham
5 beds
0 baths
$4,900
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
3h ago
Verified
4230 Garrett Road, Durham, NC 27707
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$900–$1,525
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 4
9h ago
Verified
1400 Wyldewood Road, Durham, NC 27704
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$950–$2,000
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 8
23h ago
Verified
901 Chalk Level Road, Durham, NC 27704
1–3 beds
1 bath
$950–$1,550
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 14
2d ago
Verified
1500 Duke University Road ##H1A, Durham, NC 27701
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$875–$1,350
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 30
2d ago
Verified
604 North Hardee Street ###1, Durham, NC 27703
1–2 beds
1 bath
$975–$1,199
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 12
21h ago
Verified
215 William Penn Plz, Durham, NC 27704
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,145–$1,845
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 20
2d ago
Verified
605 W Chapel Hill St, Durham, NC 27701
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,228–$2,841
Price drop
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
504 E Pettigrew St, Durham, NC 27701
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,214–$2,459
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
4230 Garrett Road, Durham, NC 27707
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$900–$1,525
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 4
23h ago
Verified
901 Chalk Level Road, Durham, NC 27704
1–3 beds
1 bath
$950–$1,550
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 14
2d ago
Verified
605 W Chapel Hill St, Durham, NC 27701
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,228–$2,841
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
200 Seven Oaks Rd, Durham, NC 27704
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,080–$2,951
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 19
3d ago
Verified
538 Crossview Ln, Durham, NC 27703
4 beds
2 baths
$2,375
$2,120
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jan 6
18h ago
Verified
5140 Copper Ridge Dr, Durham, NC 27707
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,029–$6,294
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
801 E Woodcroft Pkwy, Durham, NC 27713
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,246–$2,908
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 30
3h ago
Verified
4230 Garrett Road, Durham, NC 27707
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$900–$1,525
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 4
9h ago
Verified
1400 Wyldewood Road, Durham, NC 27704
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$950–$2,000
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 8
23h ago
Verified
901 Chalk Level Road, Durham, NC 27704
1–3 beds
1 bath
$950–$1,550
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 14
2d ago
Verified
1500 Duke University Road ##H1A, Durham, NC 27701
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$875–$1,350
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 30
2d ago
Verified
604 North Hardee Street ###1, Durham, NC 27703
1–2 beds
1 bath
$975–$1,199
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 12
21h ago
Verified
215 William Penn Plz, Durham, NC 27704
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,145–$1,845
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 20
2d ago
Verified
605 W Chapel Hill St, Durham, NC 27701
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,228–$2,841
Price drop
Apartment for rent