
Top Rated Apartments for Rent in Durham, NC (128 Rentals)
Apartments in Durham with the best features, newest construction, and richest amenities.


Trinity Commons

Lenox at Patterson Place

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Cottages at Brightleaf

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Kelby Farms

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Griffin Durham

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Beckon

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Candour House

The Reserve at Patterson Place

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Cortland Bull City
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Foster on the Park Apartments

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Brizo Apartments

Brightleaf on Main

One City Center Apartments

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Liberty Warehouse

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810 Ninth

Marquis Ellis Crossing

J501 Estates

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Avana On Broad

Heights Lasalle
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Nova Chapel Hill

University Ridge Apartments

Mission University Pines

Croasdaile

Woodstone at Croasdaile Farm

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Cortland at RTP

American Tobacco Apartments (Old Bull/Noell)

605 West End

Avon Crossings

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Artisan at Brightleaf
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Whetstone

Willowdaile

The Flats Exchange on Erwin Apartments

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Haven at Patterson Place

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Alexander Crossing

Amavi Brier Creek

Forest Pointe

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Republic Flats

ReNew West Durham

Lodge at Southpoint
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South Square Townhomes

Audubon Lake

Poplar West Apartments

Legacy at Meridian Apartments

Strawberry Hill Apartments

Featherstone Village

Alden Place at South Square

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Vivo Living Forest Hills

ReNew Durham

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Garrett West
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Durham, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Durham?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durham Top Rated Studio Apartments | $1,487 | $875 | $3,953 |
| Durham Top Rated 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,624 | $775 | $6,476 |
| Durham Top Rated 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,940 | $899 | $6,382 |
| Durham Top Rated 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,344 | $1,140 | $9,166 |
| Durham Top Rated 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,080 | $1,140 | $3,260 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Durham
How much are Studio apartments in Durham?
There are currently 295 Studio Apartments in Durham with rent ranges from $749 to $3,953 with an average price of $2,124.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Durham Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Durham ranges from $775 to $6,476 with an average monthly rent of $1,624.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Durham cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Durham range from $899 to $6,382. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,940.
How expensive are Durham Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 333 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Durham on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,140 to $9,166 - averaging $2,344 for the location.
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Your Guide to the Top 10 Affordable Neighborhoods to Rent in Durham, NC
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