Cheap Apartments for Rent in the City Center District Durham, NC from $600 (44 Rentals)

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Whetstone
$1,298 - $2,204
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Whetstone

501 Willard StDurham, NC 27701
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Maizon Durham
$1,525 - $3,537
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$1,525 - $3,537
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

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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$1,100 - $2,000

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600 S Duke St

DurhamNC27701
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413 Canal St
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413 Canal St

413 Canal StDurham, NC 27701
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Camden Durham
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Camden Durham

441 S Dillard 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 $800. 605 West End has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,188. 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 IncludedDillard (Inside Unit) - 1st floor - Suite A1BR,1BA$800
605 West EndBrightleaf1BR,1BA$1,188
Wye JunctionS11BR,1BA$1,192
901 South Apartments Durham Downtown901 South - 1bed1BR,1BA$1,199
Brightleaf on MainS3Studio,1BA$1,204
The RamseyS1BStudio,1BA$1,280
WhetstoneS1Studio,1BA$1,319
Georgetown Manor2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1,395
Rigsbee CollectionS1 815 CollectionStudio,1BA$1,399

Best Value Apartments for Rent in City Center District, NC

As of May 24, 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1003 Lamond Ave, Unit Apt B1003 Lamond Ave3BR,1BA$1.47
Georgetown Manor2 bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.29
The Lofts at Southside Apartments2 Bedroom Townhouse2BR,1BA$1.63
Liberty WarehouseC32BR,2BA$2.33
807 E Main StNon-Patio1BR,1BA$1.70
West VillageB2D-Renovated2BR,2BA$1.97
American Tobacco Apartments (Old Bull/Noell)Old Bull 2x12BR,1BA$2.27
901 South Apartments Durham Downtown901 South - 1bed1BR,1BA$1.65
The RamseyS1BStudio ,1BA$2.39
210 Edward St210 Edward St1BR,1BA$2.40

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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City Center District, Durham, NC

Ranked #35

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 $1,399.

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 $800, while the average apartment in City Center District costs $4,024.

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 55 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 $1,024 which is $3,000 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in City Center District.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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