Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on December 15, 2025
Last updated on December 15, 2025
Last updated on December 15, 2025
Bedroom count
Property type
As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Downtown Durham, Durham, NC is $1,712. This is -10%, or $187, lower than the national average.
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As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Downtown Durham, Durham, NC is $1,712. This is -10%, or $187, 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 decreased by 6% 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 $1,699. A 1-bedroom apartment in Downtown Durham, Durham, NC costs about $1,538 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 $2,024.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $1,529 | 1% | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $1,936 | 1% | 12% | |
3 bedroom | $2,370 | 3% | 28% | |
4 bedroom | $2,995 | 17% | - | |
Studio | $1,343 | 1% | 14% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Brier Creek Country Club | $1,960 | |
Duke University West Campus | $1,500 | |
East Durham | $1,495 | |
Northgate Park | $2,241 | |
University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill | $2,463 | |
Watts Hospital Hillandale | $1,746 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,699 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,300 | 6% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,024 | 3% | No Change | |
Rooms | $785 | - | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,343
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
14%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,529
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,936
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
12%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,370
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
28%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,995
Last 30 days
17%
University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Average rent
$2,463
Duke University West Campus
Average rent
$1,500
East Durham
Average rent
$1,495
Northgate Park
Average rent
$2,241
Watts Hospital Hillandale
Average rent
$1,746
Brier Creek Country Club
Average rent
$1,960
Apartments
Average rent
$1,699
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,300
Last 30 days
6%
Houses
Average rent
$2,024
Last 30 days
3%
Rooms
Average rent
$785
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 30% lower than the median rent in University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC.
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1 bed
1 bath
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1 bed
1 bath
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3 baths
$2,990
$2,890
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5d+ ago
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2 baths
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Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,802–$3,770
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2d ago
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605 West Chapel Hill Street, Durham, NC 27701
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,250–$2,884
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1d ago
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Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,227–$2,511
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2d ago
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Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,449–$3,319
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2h ago
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Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,802–$3,770
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3d ago
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Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,410–$4,129
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4d ago
511 South Mangum Street, Durham, NC 27701
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,345–$7,304
Price drop
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5d+ ago
Downtown Durham condo for rent in Durham
600 South Duke Street #1, Durham, NC 27701
1 bed
1 bath
$1,575
Condo for rent
Available Jan 1
5d+ ago
Downtown Durham townhouse for rent in Durham
3 beds
3 baths
$2,990
$2,890
Price drop
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1d ago
Verified
504 East Pettigrew Street, Durham, NC 27701
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,227–$2,511
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
605 West Chapel Hill Street, Durham, NC 27701
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,250–$2,884
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
441 South Dillard Street, Durham, NC 27701
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,449–$3,319
Apartment for rent
3d ago
510 East Pettigrew Street, Durham, NC 27701
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,410–$4,129
Apartment for rent
4d ago
511 South Mangum Street, Durham, NC 27701
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,345–$7,304
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
504 E Pettigrew St, Durham, NC 27701
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,433–$3,673
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 20
5d+ ago
Downtown Durham condo for rent in Durham
323 West Main Street, Durham, NC 27701
1 bed
1 bath
$895
Condo for rent
Available Jan 1
2h ago
Verified
545 Foster St, Durham, NC 27701
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,802–$3,770
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
605 West Chapel Hill Street, Durham, NC 27701
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,250–$2,884
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
504 East Pettigrew Street, Durham, NC 27701
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,227–$2,511
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
441 South Dillard Street, Durham, NC 27701
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,449–$3,319
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
545 Foster St, Durham, NC 27701
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,802–$3,770
Apartment for rent
3d ago
510 East Pettigrew Street, Durham, NC 27701
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,410–$4,129
Apartment for rent
4d ago
511 South Mangum Street, Durham, NC 27701
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,345–$7,304
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
218 North Dillard Street, Durham, NC 27701
1 bed
1 bath
$825–$900
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Durham townhouse for rent in Durham
629 North Queen Street #1, Durham, NC 27701
3 beds
2 baths
$4,000
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Available Jan 9