Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on January 30, 2026

Average rent in
Durham, NC

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.

$1.51

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,750

increased by2%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

693

for rent on Zumper.com

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.

$1.51

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

2%
32%
46%
13%
6%
$0-$750$0 - $750
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+$3,001+

Households

52%
48%
Owner-occupied
Renter-occupied

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 price trends in
Durham, NC

Rent price trends

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.

Rent comparables in
Durham, NC

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%

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

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.

Compare rent prices in Durham, NC to other cities

Median rent prices in Durham, NC for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Apex, NC.

Durham

Median rent price$1,750
decreased by8%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,150
increased by13%

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.

More data insights and reports

View the National Rent Report

National Rent Report

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Annual Rent Report

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$1,895

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increased by6%

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$1,750

increased by1%

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increased by1%

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$2,600

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$1,695

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Cost of living in
Durham, NC

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.

Expenses

accrued by most renters

Average cost

compared to national average

Goods & Services

4% lower

Groceries

2% higher

Health

4% higher

Housing

2% higher

Transportation

6% lower

Utilities

7% lower

Apartments for rent in Apex

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2 beds

1 bath

$875

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1–3 beds

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$900–$1,525

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Rolling Hills Apartments

412 E Pilot St, Durham, NC 27707

1–2 beds

1 bath

$900–$1,075

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The Element Apartments

1400 Wyldewood Road, Durham, NC 27704

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$950–$2,000

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SoHo Apartments Homes

901 Chalk Level Road, Durham, NC 27704

1–3 beds

1 bath

$950–$1,550

Apartment for rent

Available Nov 14

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5d+ ago

8

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Arrowhead Apartments

2412 Vesson Avenue, Durham, NC 27707

2 beds

1 bath

$950

Apartment for rent

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Condo for rent in Durham

Quiet 2BR/1BA Duplex in Durham

1217 Hearthside St #C, Durham, NC 27707

2 beds

1 bath

$950

Condo for rent

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Lenox at Patterson Place

100 Rose Garden Ln, Durham, NC 27707

Studio–3 beds

1–2 baths

$999–$2,105

Apartment for rent