Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 2, 2026
Average rent in
Durham, NC
Average rent in
Last updated on August 2, 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. Renters are paying roughly the same as last year, with no month-over-month change observed in the market.
Compared to national trends
Durham sits 7.2% more affordable than the $1,940/month national median, offering a moderately priced rental market with 674 total rentals available.
Price ranges
Durham rents range from studios at $1,404/month and 1-bedrooms at $1,299/month to 4+ bedrooms at $2,495/month. Houses command a median of $2,050/month while apartments are lower at $1,524/month, reflecting the city's inventory where houses make up 63.3% of rentals.
Neighborhood spotlight
Croasdaile Farm Master saw rents fall 62.5% year over year to $1,800/month across 18 rentals, and Treyburn declined 61.4% to $1,795/month with 14 rentals. These steep drops contrast with the citywide flat trend and show localized market shifts.
Median rent
Median rent in Durham
$1,800/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Durham is $1,800 per month as of August 2026. This is 7% below the national average rent, or $140 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Durham
674
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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 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 $1,524, whereas a house costs $2,050. 1-bedroom apartments in Durham run $1,399 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,555.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,404 |  1% |  5% | |
1 bedroom | $1,299 | No Change | No Change | |
2 bedroom | $1,600 | 2% | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $2,000 | No Change | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $2,495 | No Change | 2% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Downing Creek | $1,836 | |
Downtown Durham | $1,809 | |
Duke Forest | $1,312 | |
East Durham | $1,462 | |
Ed Cook | $2,090 | |
Hope Valley | $1,850 | |
North Garrett Road | $1,525 | |
Northgate Park | $2,200 | |
Watts Hospital Hillandale | $1,760 | |
Woodcroft | $1,854 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,524 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,775 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,050 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $848 | 8% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,404
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,299
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
No Change
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,495
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
Downtown Durham
Average rent
$1,809
East Durham
Average rent
$1,462
Hope Valley
Average rent
$1,850
North Garrett Road
Average rent
$1,525
Duke Forest
Average rent
$1,312
Northgate Park
Average rent
$2,200
Downing Creek
Average rent
$1,836
Ed Cook
Average rent
$2,090
Woodcroft
Average rent
$1,854
Watts Hospital Hillandale
Average rent
$1,760
Apartments
Average rent
$1,524
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,775
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$2,050
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$848
Last 30 days
8%
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
7%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
$1,449
4%$2,107
1%$1,800
10%$2,205
4%$1,900
4%$2,000
5%$1,695
12%$2,000
2%$2,205
6%$2,397
1%$1,775
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
1d ago
412 E Pilot St, Durham, NC 27707
1–2 beds
1 bath
$650–$1,100
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Durham
1 bed
1 bath
$650
House for rent
Available Aug 17
1d ago
House for rent in Durham
5301 Yardley Ter #1, Durham, NC 27707
2 beds
1 bath
$900
House for rent
Available Mar 15
1d ago
Verified
4230 Garrett Rd, Durham, NC 27707
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$900–$1,525
Apartment for rent
18h ago
House for rent in Durham
4 Suncrest Ct, Durham, NC 27703
4 beds
2.5 baths
$6,025
House for rent
18h ago
House for rent in Durham
2543 Wyntercrest Ln, Durham, NC 27713
3 beds
2.5 baths
$5,550
House for rent
2d ago
Treyburn house for rent in Durham
4413 Turnberry Cir, Durham, NC 27712
5 beds
4.5 baths
$5,500
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
21h 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
4230 Garrett Rd, Durham, NC 27707
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$900–$1,525
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1237 Naples Place, Durham, NC 27703
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$1,000–$1,800
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
1500 Duke University Road ##H1A, Durham, NC 27701
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$875–$1,350
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 31
21h 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
4230 Garrett Rd, Durham, NC 27707
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$900–$1,525
Apartment for rent
13h ago
Verified
2104 Nebula Way, Durham, NC 27703
3 beds
2 baths
$2,250–$2,839
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 2
1d ago
Verified
200 Seven Oaks Rd, Durham, NC 27704
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,070–$2,930
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 2
21h 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
1400 Wyldewood Road, Durham, NC 27704
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,050–$2,000
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 8
1d ago
Verified
4230 Garrett Rd, Durham, NC 27707
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$900–$1,525
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1237 Naples Place, Durham, NC 27703
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$1,000–$1,800
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 August 1, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Durham?
Average rent prices in Durham have remained the same 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 7% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $140 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Durham?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Durham are Duke Forest ($1,312/mo), East Durham ($1,462/mo), and North Garrett Road ($1,525/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?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Durham average around $1,380/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,690/month.
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).