Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on January 31, 2026
Last updated on January 31, 2026
Last updated on January 31, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Downtown Durham, Durham, NC is $1,808. This is -5%, or $92, lower than the national average.
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As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Downtown Durham, Durham, NC is $1,808. This is -5%, or $92, 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 Downtown Durham, Durham, NC have remained the same in the last month and have increased by 5% 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 Downtown Durham, Durham, NC is $1,803. A 1-bedroom apartment in Downtown Durham, Durham, NC costs about $1,559 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,015. Houses for rent in Downtown Durham, Durham, NC are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,900.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $1,556 | 1% | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $2,045 | No Change | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $2,500 | No Change | 23% | |
4 bedroom | $3,000 | 17% | - | |
Studio | $1,494 | No Change | 3% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Brier Creek Country Club | $2,447 | |
Duke University West Campus | $1,389 | |
East Durham | $1,495 | |
Northgate Park | $2,000 | |
University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill | $3,100 | |
Watts Hospital Hillandale | $1,770 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,803 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,300 | 15% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,900 | No Change | No Change | |
Rooms | $770 | - | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,494
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,556
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,045
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
23%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,000
Last 30 days
17%
University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Average rent
$3,100
Duke University West Campus
Average rent
$1,389
East Durham
Average rent
$1,495
Northgate Park
Average rent
$2,000
Watts Hospital Hillandale
Average rent
$1,770
Brier Creek Country Club
Average rent
$2,447
Apartments
Average rent
$1,803
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,300
Last 30 days
15%
Houses
Average rent
$1,900
Last 30 days
No Change
Rooms
Average rent
$770
The table above reflects average rent prices in Downtown Durham, 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 Downtown Durham, Durham, NC for all bedroom counts and property types compared to University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC.
Downtown Durham
lower than the national median
higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Downtown Durham, Durham, NC is 42% lower than the median rent in University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC.
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Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,506–$7,056
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Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,395–$5,498
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1 bed
1 bath
$1,300
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Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,214–$2,459
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605 W Chapel Hill St, Durham, NC 27701
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,228–$2,841
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2h ago
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441 S Dillard St, Durham, NC 27701
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,439–$3,319
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1d ago
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Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,395–$5,498
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Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,433–$3,673
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1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,053–$3,709
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19h ago
Verified
545 Foster St, Durham, NC 27701
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,635–$3,670
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5d+ ago
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Studio
1 bath
$1,100
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Verified
605 W Chapel Hill St, Durham, NC 27701
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,228–$2,841
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7h ago
Verified
504 E Pettigrew St, Durham, NC 27701
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,214–$2,459
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
441 S Dillard St, Durham, NC 27701
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,439–$3,319
Apartment for rent
19h ago
Verified
620 Foster St, Durham, NC 27701
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,053–$3,709
Apartment for rent
19h ago
Verified
545 Foster St, Durham, NC 27701
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,635–$3,670
Apartment for rent
12h ago
511 S Mangum St, Durham, NC 27701
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,506–$7,056
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
510 E Pettigrew St, Durham, NC 27701
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,395–$5,498
Apartment for rent
3d ago
218 N Dillard St, Durham, NC 27701
1 bed
1 bath
$800–$900
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