Cheap Apartments for Rent in the City Center District Durham, NC from $600 (33 Rentals)

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Atlas Durham
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$1,175 - $3,566
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$982 - $3,373
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$193

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$1,175 - $3,566
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Atlas Durham

321 W Corporation StDurham, NC 27701
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Brightleaf on Main
$1,179 - $4,392
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$1,139 - $4,352
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$40

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$1,179 - $4,392
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Brightleaf on Main

1005 W Main StDurham, NC 27701
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Whetstone
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$1,324 - $2,184
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$1,199 - $2,059
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$125

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$1,324 - $2,184
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Whetstone

501 Willard StDurham, NC 27701
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Lantower Bullhouse
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$1,328 - $2,517
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$1,227 - $2,416
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$101

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$1,328 - $2,517
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Lantower Bullhouse

504 E Pettigrew StDurham, NC 27701
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GeerHouse
Rent Specials
$1,355 - $4,193
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$1,310 - $4,148
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$45

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$1,355 - $4,193
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GeerHouse

620 Foster StDurham, NC 27701
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Liberty Warehouse
$1,400 - $3,395
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$1,356 - $3,351
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$44

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$1,400 - $3,395
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Liberty Warehouse

530 Foster StDurham, NC 27701
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Beckon
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$1,515 - $4,119
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$1,395 - $3,999
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$120

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$1,515 - $4,119
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Beckon

311 Liggett StDurham, NC 27701
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Maizon Durham
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$1,542 - $3,526
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$1,425 - $3,409
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$117

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$1,542 - $3,526
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Maizon Durham

500 E Main 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 1 Bed unit found at Private Room with Walk-In Closet – Utilities & WiFi Included priced from $875. West Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,050. Here are the most affordable City Center District apartments for rent in Durham, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Private Room with Walk-In Closet – Utilities & WiFi IncludedPrivate Room & Walk-in Closet - Utilities & Wif...1BR,1BA$875
West VillageS1A-3Studio,1BA$1,050
Atlas DurhamDaisyStudio,1BA$1,175
Brightleaf on MainM1Studio,1BA$1,179
Venable Durham ApartmentsBlackwellStudio,1BA$1,215
901 South Apartments Durham Downtown901 South - 2bed2BR,1BA$1,249
Foster on the Park ApartmentsS1DStudio,1BA$1,278
The Lofts at Southside Apartments1 Bedroom Live-Work Loft1BR,1BA$1,283
Lantower BullhouseS2.1Studio,1BA$1,328
GeerHouseS1CStudio,1BA$1,355

Best Value Apartments for Rent in City Center District, NC

As of February 23, 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 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
Georgetown Manor2 bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.29
The Lofts at Southside Apartments2 Bedroom Townhouse2BR,1BA$1.63
American Tobacco Apartments (Old Bull/Noell)Old Bull 2x12BR,1BA$2.27
901 South Apartments Durham Downtown901 South - 2bed2BR,1BA$1.56
Lantower BullhouseA1.61BR,1BA$2.12
West VillageA1A-31BR,1BA$2.06
WhetstoneA11BR,1BA$2.36
605 West EndGregsonStudio ,1BA$2.48

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
City Center District, Durham, NC

Ranked #35

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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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 $1,355.

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

The cheapest apartment in City Center District is Private Room with Walk-In Closet – Utilities & WiFi Included which is listed at $875, while the average apartment in City Center District costs $3,819.

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 163 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 $1,151 which is $2,668 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in City Center District.

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