1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Durham, NC (480 Rentals)

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Trinity Commons
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$1,745 - $1,995
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$1,417 - $2,767
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$1,545 - $2,895
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Trinity Commons

2530 Erwin RdDurham, NC 27705
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Fox Crossing Luxury Apartments
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$1,286 - $1,810
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$1,201 - $2,014
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$85
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$1,286 - $2,099
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Fox Crossing Luxury Apartments

514 Pleasant DrDurham, NC 27703
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LC Brier Creek
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$1,340 - $1,755
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$924 - $1,999
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$366
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$1,290 - $2,365
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LC Brier Creek

3818 Page RdDurham, NC 27703
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Ellis Station
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$1,499 - $1,849
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$1,190 - $2,391
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Ellis Station

2015 Watchorn StDurham, NC 27703
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Vintage Durham
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$1,429 - $1,789
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$1,308 - $2,128
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Vintage Durham

3007 Petty RdDurham, NC 27707
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GeerHouse
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$1,550 - $2,215
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$1,249 - $4,017
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GeerHouse

620 Foster StDurham, NC 27701
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Griffin Durham
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$1,645 - $1,880
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$1,315 - $3,020
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Griffin Durham

509 N Mangum StDurham, NC 27701
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Beckon
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$1,550 - $3,317
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$1,430 - $3,585
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Beckon

311 Liggett StDurham, NC 27701
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Candour House
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$1,395 - $2,052
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$1,380 - $2,518
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Candour House

1050 Slater RdDurham, NC 27703
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Cortland Bull City
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$1,419 - $7,823
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$1,294 - $7,995
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$71
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$1,365 - $8,066
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Cortland Bull City

600 Willard StDurham, NC 27701
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Brizo Apartments
$1,374 - $1,730
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$1,374 - $2,491
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Brizo Apartments

1108 Merrion AveDurham, NC 27703
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Brightleaf on Main
$1,351 - $1,396
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$1,139 - $4,352
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$40
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$1,179 - $4,392
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Brightleaf on Main

1005 W Main StDurham, NC 27701
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Liberty Warehouse
$1,591 - $2,176
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$1,414 - $3,509
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Liberty Warehouse

530 Foster StDurham, NC 27701
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Avana 55Twelve
$1,225 - $4,454
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$1,225 - $4,454
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Avana 55Twelve

5512 Sunlight DrDurham, NC 27707
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Cortland at RTP
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$1,127 - $4,874
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$1,127 - $6,050
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$136
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$1,263 - $6,186
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Cortland at RTP

300 Seaforth DrDurham, NC 27713
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Element at Creekside
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$1,019 - $1,204
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$1,019 - $1,459
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$30
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$1,049 - $1,489
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Element at Creekside

18 Weather Hill CirDurham, NC 27706
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Aven
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$1,349 - $1,398
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$1,349 - $1,589
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$49
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$1,398 - $1,638
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Aven

3207 Stones Throw LnDurham, NC 27713
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Cortland Research Park
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$1,205 - $4,593
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$1,135 - $5,120
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$70
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$1,205 - $5,190
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Cortland Research Park

4405 Waterford Valley DrDurham, NC 27713
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Durham, NC Local Guide

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Durham 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: April 05, 2026

There are currently 18646 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Durham, NC that range in price from $768 to $4,454. Downtown Durham, Outer Downtown Durham and South Durham are the neighborhoods that currently have the most 1 Bedroom availability. Here is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Durham with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Downtown Durham758$1,653$795
Outer Downtown Durham670$1,695$795
South Durham576$1,410$809
East Durham573$1,575$795
Watts Hospital Hillandale567$1,700$900
Brightleaf524$1,703$850
West Village523$1,700$850
American Tobacco520$1,704$850
Omah Street Citizens494$1,725$885
NCCU474$1,750$850

Largest Available Durham 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Durham, NC is found at Atlas Blue Hill in the Downing Creek neighborhood and is 1,643 square feet priced from $2,625. Beckon in the Fayetteville Street Corridor neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,305 square feet and currently listed start at $2,995. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Durham:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Atlas Blue HillA7.TH1,643 Sq Ft$2,625
BeckonA91,305 Sq Ft$2,995
Apartments at The ArboretumRA5DTH1,200 Sq Ft$1,808
Griffin WestonThe Harrison1,184 Sq Ft$2,227
Cortland Bull CityLorilard1,166 Sq Ft$2,259
West VillageA1V-21,162 Sq Ft$1,817
Lofts at LakeviewA151,115 Sq Ft$1,895
The Hartley at Blue HillA1Y1,114 Sq Ft$1,990
The Aster CaryA6M1,102 Sq Ft$1,658
Ashley Park ApartmentsOne Bedroom Apartment Homes816 Sq Ft$1,324

Cheapest Available Durham 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of April 05, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Durham, NC is the The Oak Model starting from $858 at Shadowood in the Triple Crown Estates neighborhood. The second most affordable Durham 1 Bedroom is the A1 Model at Mission University Pines starting at $872 in the Downtown Durham neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Durham is currently $1,596. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Durham:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
ShadowoodThe Oak$858
Mission University PinesA1$872
Lenox EastThe Brightleaf 650$873
Community Room Rental – DurhamPrivate Room & Walk-in Closet - Utilities & Wif...$875
Avalon EastThe Brightleaf 650$879
Fox ChaseThe Brightleaf 650$886
South Point1 Bedroom 1 Bathoom$899
Crossings @ 5011x1 Creekview Classic- Call for Availability$900
Icon Downtown DurhamA2 1x1 C Standard-Call for Availability$900

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Durham Overview

In the middle of North Carolina, just northwest of Raleigh sits Durham. Known as the City of Medicine, it is home to Duke University, North Carolina State University, and The University of NC at Chapel Hill. Making up an area known as Research Triangle, it is one of the most high-tech research and development parks in the country. Once driven by its roots in the tobacco industry, the city is now a leader in education, technology, and medicine. Durham is a charming city with a rich history, diverse culture, and pioneering spirit. There are plenty of great apartments in Durham with nearby entertainment, cultural events, nightlife, and some of the best soul food and pulled-pork barbecue joints to satisfy every foodie.

Why live in Durham, NC?

U.S. News ranked Raleigh-Durham as the No. 4 Best Place to Live in 2016. Due to its strong job market, home values, and high quality of life, it attracts nearly 80 new residents per day. It is a young, diverse, friendly, and well-educated community that has a strong sense of community. Residents enjoy dining out, meeting at one of the local microbreweries, taking a stroll in the beautiful green spaces, or hanging out at the growing music and art scene. The cost of living is slightly lower than the national average, so it is the perfect area for new families.

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Durham Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Durham with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Durham is at Shadowood listed at $858.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Durham Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Durham is $1,596.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Durham Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Durham is a 1,643 square feet unit starting from $2,625 at Atlas Blue Hill.

What is the average size for Durham 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Durham is currently 1,917 sq ft.

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