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Property type
Last updated on September 14, 2026
Average rent in
Downtown Durham, Durham, NC
Average rent in
Last updated on September 14, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Downtown Durham
$1,832/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Downtown Durham is $1,832 per month as of September 2026. This is 4% below the national average rent, or $67 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Downtown Durham
18
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Downtown Durham rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Downtown Durham, Durham, NC
Average rent prices in Downtown Durham have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 2% 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
Downtown Durham, Durham, NC
Rent prices in Downtown Durham vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Downtown Durham is $1,791, whereas a house costs $1,897. 1-bedroom apartments in Downtown Durham run $1,657 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,199.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,775 |  5% | 9% | |
1 bedroom | $1,659 | 4% | 6% | |
2 bedroom | $2,199 | 3% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $2,527 | 2% | 30% | |
4 bedroom | $2,100 | - | - |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Brier Creek Country Club | $1,797 | |
Duke University West Campus | $1,718 | |
East Durham | $1,395 | |
Northgate Park | $2,062 | |
University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill | $1,495 | |
Watts Hospital Hillandale | $1,860 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,791 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,010 | 12% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,897 | 2% | 27% | |
Rooms | $850 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,775
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
9%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,659
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
6%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,199
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,527
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
30%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,100
University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Average rent
$1,495
Duke University West Campus
Average rent
$1,718
East Durham
Average rent
$1,395
Northgate Park
Average rent
$2,062
Watts Hospital Hillandale
Average rent
$1,860
Brier Creek Country Club
Average rent
$1,797
Apartments
Average rent
$1,791
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$2,010
Last 30 days
12%
Houses
Average rent
$1,897
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
27%
Rooms
Average rent
$850
Last 30 days
1%
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.
How does rent in Downtown Durham, Durham, NC compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in Downtown Durham and University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill by all bedroom counts and property types.
Downtown Durham
4%lower than the national median
21%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Downtown Durham, Durham, NC is 23% higher than the median rent in University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC.
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Discover rentals in Downtown Durham, Durham, NC
3d ago
218 N Dillard St, Durham, NC 27701
1 bed
1 bath
$850–$965
Apartment for rent
3d ago
545 Liberty St, Durham, NC 27701
2 beds
1 bath
$1,050
Apartment for rent
36m ago
510 E Pettigrew St, Durham, NC 27701
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,290–$4,160
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Durham condo for rent in Durham
2 beds
2 baths
$1,900
Condo for rent
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
5d+ ago
Downtown Durham townhouse for rent in Durham
629 N Queen St, Durham, NC 27701
2 beds
2.5 baths
$4,000
House for rent
3d ago
Verified
545 Foster St, Durham, NC 27701
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,795–$3,876
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Durham apartment for rent in Durham
511 S Mangum St #A2, Durham, NC 27701
1 bed
1 bath
$1,898
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
441 S Dillard St, Durham, NC 27701
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,509–$3,559
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
620 Foster St, Durham, NC 27701
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,053–$3,726
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
545 Foster St, Durham, NC 27701
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,795–$3,876
Apartment for rent
36m ago
510 E Pettigrew St, Durham, NC 27701
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,290–$4,160
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
441 S Dillard St, Durham, NC 27701
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,509–$3,559
Apartment for rent
36m ago
510 E Pettigrew St, Durham, NC 27701
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,290–$4,160
Apartment for rent
23h ago
504 E Pettigrew St, Durham, NC 27701
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,433–$3,673
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 20
23h ago
511 S Mangum St, Durham, NC 27701
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,647–$4,104
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
441 S Dillard St, Durham, NC 27701
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,509–$3,559
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
620 Foster St, Durham, NC 27701
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,053–$3,726
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
545 Foster St, Durham, NC 27701
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,795–$3,876
Apartment for rent
36m ago
510 E Pettigrew St, Durham, NC 27701
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,290–$4,160
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Downtown Durham, Durham, NC
Quick answers to common questions about the Downtown Durham rental market.
How much is rent in Downtown Durham?
The average rent in Downtown Durham is $1,832 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Downtown Durham?
Average rent prices in Downtown Durham have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.
How does Downtown Durham rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Downtown Durham is 4% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $67 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Downtown Durham?
To comfortably afford rent in Downtown Durham, you'd need to earn approximately $73,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
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).