Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on May 2, 2026
Last updated on May 2, 2026
Last updated on May 2, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Downtown Durham, Durham, NC is $1,876. This is -4%, or $73, lower than the national average.
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As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Downtown Durham, Durham, NC is $1,876. This is -4%, or $73, 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 increased by 6% in the last month and have increased by 4% 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 $1,885. A 1-bedroom apartment in Downtown Durham, Durham, NC costs about $1,556 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,339. Houses for rent in Downtown Durham, Durham, NC are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,050.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $1,556 | 1% | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $2,349 | 4% | 10% | |
3 bedroom | $2,150 | No Change | 27% | |
4 bedroom | $3,120 | 17% | - | |
Studio | $2,004 | 4% | 5% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Brier Creek Country Club | $1,900 | |
Duke University West Campus | $1,495 | |
East Durham | $1,497 | |
Northgate Park | $2,052 | |
University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill | $3,237 | |
Watts Hospital Hillandale | $1,660 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,885 | 5% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,750 | 6% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,050 | 10% | No Change | |
Rooms | $721 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,004
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
5%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,556
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,349
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
10%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,150
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
27%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,120
Last 30 days
17%
University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Average rent
$3,237
Duke University West Campus
Average rent
$1,495
East Durham
Average rent
$1,497
Northgate Park
Average rent
$2,052
Watts Hospital Hillandale
Average rent
$1,660
Brier Creek Country Club
Average rent
$1,900
Apartments
Average rent
$1,885
Last 30 days
5%
Condos
Average rent
$1,750
Last 30 days
6%
Houses
Average rent
$2,050
Last 30 days
10%
Rooms
Average rent
$721
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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1–2 baths
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Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,667–$7,267
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2d ago
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Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,266–$2,873
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1 bed
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1 bath
$1,750
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1–2 baths
$1,399–$3,249
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1–2 baths
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$1,290–$5,494
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1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,057–$3,721
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Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,885–$3,920
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Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,266–$2,873
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Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,399–$3,249
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3d ago
Verified
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1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,057–$3,721
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3d ago
Verified
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Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,885–$3,920
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1d ago
218 N Dillard St, Durham, NC 27701
1 bed
1 bath
$800–$912
Apartment for rent
6h ago
510 E Pettigrew St, Durham, NC 27701
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,290–$5,494
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
504 E Pettigrew St, Durham, NC 27701
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,266–$2,873
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
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2 beds
2 baths
$2,200
$2,100
Price drop
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
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1 bed
1 bath
$1,300
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