Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 16, 2026
Average rent in
Durham, NC
Average rent in
Last updated on September 16, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Durham rent stands today
Durham, NC rent rose modestly year over year, with a current median of $1,800/month. Renters are paying $53 more per month than last year, and month-to-month rent is unchanged.
Compared to national trends
Durham is 5.3% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, with 656 total rentals offering a moderate market size for renters.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studio rents in Durham run at $1,582/month, 1-bedrooms at $1,299/month, 2-bedrooms at $1,600/month, 3-bedrooms at $1,997/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $2,495/month. This range reflects the diversity of bedroom options available to renters.
Neighborhood spotlight
Treyburn rents fell 69.4% year over year to $1,421/month across 12 rentals. Latta Road also saw a decline of 56.2% to $1,400/month, showing localized cooldowns in these neighborhoods.
Median rent
Median rent in Durham
$1,799/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in Durham is $1,799 per month as of September 2026. This is 5% below the national average rent, or $100 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Durham
656
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Durham rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Durham, NC
Average rent prices in Durham have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 1% 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 $1,586, whereas a house costs $2,092. 1-bedroom apartments in Durham run $1,495 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,633.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,581 |  3% | 2% | |
1 bedroom | $1,299 | 1% | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $1,600 | No Change | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $1,997 | 2% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $2,495 | 4% | No Change |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Downing Creek | $1,946 | |
Downtown Durham | $1,832 | |
Duke Forest | $1,555 | |
East Durham | $1,395 | |
Ed Cook | $1,845 | |
Hope Valley | $1,799 | |
North Garrett Road | $1,662 | |
Northgate Park | $2,062 | |
Watts Hospital Hillandale | $1,860 | |
Woodcroft | $1,850 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,586 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,800 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,092 | 3% | No Change | |
Rooms | $845 | 2% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,581
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
2%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,299
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
No Change
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,997
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,495
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
No Change
Downtown Durham
Average rent
$1,832
East Durham
Average rent
$1,395
Hope Valley
Average rent
$1,799
Woodcroft
Average rent
$1,850
Duke Forest
Average rent
$1,555
North Garrett Road
Average rent
$1,662
Watts Hospital Hillandale
Average rent
$1,860
Northgate Park
Average rent
$2,062
Ed Cook
Average rent
$1,845
Downing Creek
Average rent
$1,946
Apartments
Average rent
$1,586
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$2,092
Last 30 days
3%
Rooms
Average rent
$845
Last 30 days
2%
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
5%lower than the national median
15%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
$2,190
$1,262
9%$2,050
2%$1,809
14%$1,800
23%$1,845
3%$1,772
1%$1,637
1%$1,970
$2,290
8%$2,562
5%$1,750
2%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
Verified
4230 Garrett Rd, Durham, NC 27707
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$900–$1,525
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Durham
1217 Hearthside St #B, Durham, NC 27707
2 beds
1 bath
$900
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Durham
1214 Hearthside St #D, Durham, NC 27707
2 beds
1 bath
$900
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Durham
5301 Yardley Ter #C, Durham, NC 27707
2 beds
1 bath
$900
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 15
5d+ ago
Downtown Durham apartment for rent in Durham
511 S Mangum St #TB7, Durham, NC 27701
2 beds
2 baths
$4,564
Apartment for rent
14h ago
House for rent in Durham
4 beds
2 baths
$4,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Durham
2300 Broad St, Durham, NC 27704
4 beds
3.5 baths
$4,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
Duke Homestead house for rent in Durham
2307 Broad St, Durham, NC 27704
4 beds
3.5 baths
$4,500
House for rent
30m 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 Sep 16
4d ago
Verified
4230 Garrett Rd, Durham, NC 27707
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$900–$1,525
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1237 Naples Place, Durham, NC 27703
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$1,000–$1,800
Apartment for rent
30m 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
11h ago
Verified
5140 Copper Ridge Dr, Durham, NC 27707
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,151–$5,898
Price drop
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
5800 Tattersall Dr, Durham, NC 27713
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,135–$1,822
Price drop
Apartment for rent
30m 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 Sep 16
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 $1,799 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Durham?
Average rent prices in Durham have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.
How does Durham rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Durham is 5% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $100 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Durham?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Durham are East Durham ($1,395/mo), Duke Forest ($1,555/mo), and North Garrett Road ($1,662/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?
November and December offer the best rental deals in Durham, with November seeing the lowest rents of the year. These late fall and winter months are less competitive for renters, while March tends to be the most competitive with higher demand compared to 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).