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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the City Center District Durham, NC from $600 (42 Rentals)
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813 Fargo St
DurhamNC27707
810 Lee St
DurhamNC27701
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$9951 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 10
1216 W Chapel Hill Rd
1216 W Chapel Hill RdDurham, NC 27701
609 N Elizabeth St
DurhamNC27701
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$1,120 - $3,167Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
605 West End
605 W Chapel Hill StDurham, NC 27701
1114 Carroll St
DurhamNC27707
510 Gurley St
DurhamNC27701
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$1,210 - $4,575Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Brightleaf on Main
1005 W Main StDurham, NC 27701
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$1,300 - $5,104Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Ramsey
510 E Pettigrew StDurham, NC 27701
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$1,309 - $2,139
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Whetstone
501 Willard StDurham, NC 27701
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$1,341 - $8,418Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Rigsbee Collection
318 W Corporation StDurham, NC 27701
116 Bennett Ct
DurhamNC27701
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$1,395 - $1,7952 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Georgetown Manor
1000 N Duke StDurham, NC 27701
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American Tobacco Apartments (Old Bull/Noell)
300 E Blackwell StDurham, NC 27701
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$1,415 - $3,195
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Liberty Warehouse
530 Foster StDurham, NC 27701
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$1,475
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$1,475
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705 W Markham Ave, Unit B
705 W Markham AveDurham, NC 27701
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$1,485 - $3,405
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Griffin Durham
509 N Mangum StDurham, NC 27701
Room in Condo on S Duke St
600 S Duke St
DurhamNC27701
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$1,500 - $3,394
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Maizon Durham
500 E Main StDurham, NC 27701
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$1,523 - $2,182Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Foster on the Park Apartments
545 Foster StDurham, NC 27701
607 Dowd St
DurhamNC27701
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$1,570 - $6,381
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Lantower Bullhouse
504 E Pettigrew StDurham, NC 27701
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$1,582 - $4,139Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Van Alen
511 S Mangum StDurham, NC 27701
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Brookdale Apartments
815 Dacian AveDurham, NC 27701
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Durham Hosiery Mill Apartments
804 Angier AveDurham, NC 27701
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Daylight Apartments
315-317 W Trinity AveDurham, NC 27701
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Morehead Hills Senior Apartments
500 Cobb StDurham, NC 27701
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Liberty Square
545 Liberty StDurham, NC 27701
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Renegade Apartments
335 E Main StDurham, NC 27701
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Vanguard
544 Liberty StDurham, NC 27701
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901 South Apartments
901 S Duke StDurham, NC 27707
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9 Fisher Pl
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2 Bedroom Apartments
413 Canal St
413 Canal StDurham, NC 27701
721 Liberty St
DurhamNC27701
521 N Mangum St
DurhamNC27701
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Camden Durham
441 S Dillard StDurham, NC 27701
906 Juniper St
DurhamNC27701
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Venable Durham Apartments
464 Pettigrew StDurham, NC 27701
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Dillard-Gamble House Apartments
1311 N Mangum StDurham, NC 27701
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The Lofts at Southside Apartments
703 S Roxboro StDurham, NC 27707
1111 South St
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City Center District, Durham, NC Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in City Center District?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Center District Studio Apartments | $1,569 | $1,120 | $2,635 |
| City Center District 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,957 | $815 | $6,381 |
| City Center District 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,700 | $1,090 | $6,317 |
| City Center District 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,642 | $1,595 | $5,122 |
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Cheapest Available City Center District Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the City Center District area of Durham, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Community Room Rental – Durham priced from $840. 605 West End has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,120. Here are the most affordable City Center District apartments for rent in Durham, NC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Room Rental – Durham | Dillard (Inside Unit) - 1st floor - Suite A | 1BR,1BA | $840 |
| 605 West End | Gregson | Studio,1BA | $1,120 |
| 901 South Apartments | 901 South - 1bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,175 |
| Brightleaf on Main | M1 | Studio,1BA | $1,210 |
| The Ramsey | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,300 |
| Georgetown Manor | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,395 |
| Venable Durham Apartments | Blackwell | Studio,1BA | $1,453 |
| Maizon Durham | S2 | Studio,1BA | $1,500 |
| The Lofts at Southside Apartments | 2 Bedroom Loft | 2BR,1BA | $1,559 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in City Center District, NC
As of July 09, 2026 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 2 bedroom Model at Georgetown Manor starting at $1,395 with a $1.29 price per square foot in the Downtown Durham neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for City Center District apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 1003 Lamond Ave, Unit Apt B | 1003 Lamond Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| Georgetown Manor | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.29 |
| The Lofts at Southside Apartments | 2 Bedroom Townhouse | 2BR,1BA | $1.63 |
| 807 E Main St | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.70 |
| Whetstone | B4 | 2BR,2BA | $2.03 |
| 116 E Main St, Unit A | 116 E Main St | 2BR,1BA | $2.06 |
| Van Alen | A4 | 1BR,1BA | $2.28 |
| American Tobacco Apartments (Old Bull/Noell) | Old Bull 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.27 |
| 901 South Apartments | 901 South - 1bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.62 |
| 705 W Markham Ave, Unit B | 705 W Markham Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.11 |
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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 $1,559.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in City Center District?
The cheapest apartment in City Center District is Community Room Rental – Durham which is listed at $840, while the average apartment in City Center District costs $3,644.
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 30 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 $561 which is $3,083 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in City Center District.
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