Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 17, 2026
Average rent in
Durham, NC
Average rent in
Last updated on June 17, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Durham rent stands today
Durham, NC rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,800/month. Month over month, rent increased by 1.1%, showing a recent rise in the market.
Compared to national trends
Durham sits 7.7% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, offering a moderately priced market for renters with 737 total rentals available.
Price ranges
Durham rents vary by bedroom count, with studios at $1,446/month, 1-bedrooms at $1,292/month, 2-bedrooms at $1,675/month, 3-bedrooms at $2,032/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $2,495/month.
Neighborhood spotlight
Latta Road rents fell 55.1% year over year to $1,900/month across 17 rentals, a decline that contrasts with the broadly flat citywide market. Parkwood and Northgate Park saw increases of 39.6% and 25.5% respectively, showing divergent neighborhood trends.
Median rent
Median rent in Durham
$1,800/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Durham is $1,800 per month as of June 2026. This is 8% below the national average rent, or $150 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Durham
737
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Durham rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Durham, NC
Average rent prices in Durham have increased by 1% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Durham, NC
Rent prices in Durham vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Durham is $1,539, whereas a house costs $2,057. 1-bedroom apartments in Durham run $1,369 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,633.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,445 |  2% |  4% | |
1 bedroom | $1,292 | 1% | No Change | |
2 bedroom | $1,675 | No Change | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $2,032 | No Change | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $2,495 | 2% | 7% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Downing Creek | $1,850 | |
Downtown Durham | $1,945 | |
Duke Forest | $1,375 | |
East Durham | $1,485 | |
Ed Cook | $2,195 | |
Hope Valley | $1,950 | |
North Garrett Road | $1,882 | |
Northgate Park | $2,180 | |
Watts Hospital Hillandale | $1,740 | |
Woodcroft | $1,791 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,539 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,650 | 4% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,057 | No Change | No Change | |
Rooms | $775 | 4% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,445
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
4%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,292
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
No Change
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,675
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,032
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,495
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
7%
Downtown Durham
Average rent
$1,945
East Durham
Average rent
$1,485
Hope Valley
Average rent
$1,950
Ed Cook
Average rent
$2,195
Duke Forest
Average rent
$1,375
Woodcroft
Average rent
$1,791
Downing Creek
Average rent
$1,850
North Garrett Road
Average rent
$1,882
Watts Hospital Hillandale
Average rent
$1,740
Northgate Park
Average rent
$2,180
Apartments
Average rent
$1,539
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,650
Last 30 days
4%
Houses
Average rent
$2,057
Last 30 days
No Change
Rooms
Average rent
$775
Last 30 days
4%
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.
How does rent in Durham, NC compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Durham and Apex by all bedroom counts and property types.
Durham
8%lower than the national median
13%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Durham, NC is 18% lower than the median rent in Apex, NC.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,195
1%$1,500
3%$2,095
$1,948
1%$2,558
4%$1,895
2%$1,995
1%$1,895
2%$1,995
2%$2,200
4%$2,827
10%$1,750
1%Cost of living in Durham, NC
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 4% lower |
| Groceries | 2% higher |
| Health | 3% higher |
| Housing | 1% higher |
| Transportation | 6% lower |
| Utilities | 8% lower |
Discover rentals in Durham, NC
4d ago
1012 S Alston Ave, Durham, NC 27701
1–2 beds
1 bath
$750–$1,150
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Durham
1 bed
1 bath
$750
House for rent
Available Aug 15
1d ago
1001 Ruby St, Durham, NC 27704
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$799–$1,249
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
412 E Pilot St, Durham, NC 27707
1–2 beds
1 bath
$835–$1,075
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Durham
4 beds
5 baths
$7,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Treyburn house for rent in Durham
4 beds
4.5 baths
$5,750
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Durham
3 beds
3 baths
$4,900
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Durham
2300 Broad St, Durham, NC 27704
4 beds
3.5 baths
$4,800
House for rent
5h ago
Verified
901 Chalk Level Road, Durham, NC 27704
1–3 beds
1 bath
$950–$1,550
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 14
1d ago
Verified
1500 Duke University Road ##H1A, Durham, NC 27701
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$875–$1,350
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 15
4d ago
Verified
1400 Wyldewood Road, Durham, NC 27704
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,050–$2,000
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 8
4d ago
Verified
4230 Garrett Rd, Durham, NC 27707
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$900–$1,525
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
901 Chalk Level Road, Durham, NC 27704
1–3 beds
1 bath
$950–$1,550
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 14
4d ago
Verified
4230 Garrett Rd, Durham, NC 27707
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$900–$1,525
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
2610 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27705
Studio–2 beds
0–2 baths
$1,582–$3,300
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
5140 Copper Ridge Dr, Durham, NC 27707
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$999–$6,949
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
901 Chalk Level Road, Durham, NC 27704
1–3 beds
1 bath
$950–$1,550
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 14
1d ago
Verified
1500 Duke University Road ##H1A, Durham, NC 27701
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$875–$1,350
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 15
4d ago
Verified
1400 Wyldewood Road, Durham, NC 27704
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,050–$2,000
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 8
4d ago
Verified
4230 Garrett Rd, Durham, NC 27707
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$900–$1,525
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Durham, NC
Quick answers to common questions about the Durham rental market.
How much is rent in Durham?
The average rent in Durham is $1,800 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Durham?
Average rent prices in Durham have increased by 1% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
How does Durham rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Durham is 8% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $150 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Durham?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Durham are Duke Forest ($1,375/mo), East Durham ($1,485/mo), and Watts Hospital Hillandale ($1,740/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Durham?
To comfortably afford rent in Durham, you'd need to earn approximately $72,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Durham?
Durham's 2025 rental market shows 1-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,400 per month, while 2-bedroom units rent for around $1,700 monthly. The market offers a well-balanced selection with 2-bedroom and 1-bedroom apartments each representing 29% of available inventory.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).