Cheap Apartments for Rent in the City Center District Durham, NC from $600 (34 Rentals)

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Georgetown Manor
$1,495 - $1,6952 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For Availability

Georgetown Manor

1000 N Duke StDurham, NC 27701
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Brookdale Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Brookdale Apartments

815 Dacian AveDurham, NC 27701
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Daylight Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Daylight Apartments

315-317 W Trinity AveDurham, NC 27701
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Liberty Square
1 Bedroom Apartments

Liberty Square

545 Liberty StDurham, NC 27701
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Vanguard
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Vanguard

544 Liberty StDurham, NC 27701

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City Center District, Durham, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available City Center District Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the City Center District area of Durham, NC is a Studio unit found at Whetstone priced from $1,026. Brightleaf on Main has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,121. Here are the most affordable City Center District apartments for rent in Durham, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
WhetstoneS1Studio,1BA$1,026
Brightleaf on MainS2Studio,1BA$1,121
901 South Apartments Durham DowntownExperience Downtown Living at Its Finest at 901...2BR,1BA$1,174
Lantower BullhouseS1.1Studio,1BA$1,226
The Lofts at Southside Apartments1 Bedroom Loft1BR,1BA$1,255
Cortland Bull CityAllenStudio,1BA$1,263
605 West EndBrightleaf1BR,1BA$1,264
Atlas DurhamBetsyStudio,1BA$1,285
Van AlenA1 City ApartmentStudio,1BA$1,333
Rigsbee CollectionS1 (318)Studio,1BA$1,374

Best Value Apartments for Rent in City Center District, NC

As of December 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the City Center District area is the $1.47 price per square foot 1003 Lamond Ave Model at 1003 Lamond Ave, Unit Apt B in the in the Government Services District neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value City Center District apartment is the 1 Bed, 2 baths Model at 107 E Parrish St starting at $2,600 with a $1.55 price per square foot in the Fayetteville Street Corridor neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for City Center District apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1003 Lamond Ave, Unit Apt B1003 Lamond Ave3BR,1BA$1.47
107 E Parrish St1 Bed, 2 baths1BR,2BA$1.55
The Lofts at Southside Apartments2 Bedroom Townhouse2BR,1BA$1.63
111 W Main St, Unit 301111 W Main St1BR,1BA$1.75
American Tobacco Apartments (Old Bull/Noell)Old Bull 2x12BR,1BA$2.27
901 South Apartments Durham DowntownExperience Downtown Living at Its Finest at 901...2BR,1BA$1.47
Lantower BullhouseA5.11BR,1BA$2.02
Camden DurhamA71BR,1BA$2.25
WhetstoneA11BR,1BA$2.30
Cortland Bull CityAllenStudio ,1BA$2.33

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City Center District, Durham, NC

Ranked #23

Among cities in North Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is happy to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Central Durham, NC. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and much more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap City Center District Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in City Center District?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in City Center District is under $1,374.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in City Center District?

The cheapest apartment in City Center District is 605 West End which is listed at $1,250, while the average apartment in City Center District costs $4,065.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in City Center District?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 187 regular apartments in City Center District that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in City Center District?

Cheap apartments in City Center District have an average cost of $1,188 which is $2,877 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in City Center District.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

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Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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