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DurhamNC27701

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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

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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 901 South priced from $999. Vanguard has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,025. Here are the most affordable City Center District apartments for rent in Durham, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
901 South1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$999
Vanguard1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,025
Atlas DurhamPearl - OriStudio,1BA$1,220
The Lofts at Southside Apartments1 Bedroom Loft1BR,1BA$1,255
Brightleaf on MainS2M1Studio,1BA$1,260
West VillageB2F-12BR,1BA$1,307
605 West EndGregsonStudio,1BA$1,338
Aura 509Studio-S2Studio,1BA$1,375
Rigsbee CollectionS1 (318)Studio,1BA$1,400
American Tobacco Apartments (Old Bull/Noell)Old Bull 1BR1BR,1BA$1,400

Best Value Apartments for Rent in City Center District, NC

As of July 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the City Center District area is the $2.06 price per square foot C2A Model at The Ramsey in the in the Fayetteville Street Corridor neighborhood starting from $3,050. The second greatest value City Center District apartment is the C1 Model at Brightleaf on Main starting at $3,579 with a $2.52 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.
The RamseyC2A3BR,2BA$2.06
Brightleaf on MainC13BR,2BA$2.52
American Tobacco Apartments (Old Bull/Noell)Old Bull 2x12BR,1BA$1.84
The Lofts at Southside Apartments2 Bedroom Townhouse2BR,1BA$1.73
Venable Durham ApartmentsWalker2BR,2BA$2.13
Camden DurhamA20A1BR,1BA$2.43
901 South2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1.56
West VillageS1E-2Studio ,1BA$2.13
210 Edward St, Unit Apartment 2210 Edward St1BR,1BA$2.00
Lantower BullhouseS2.1Studio ,1BA$2.27

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City Center District, Durham, NC

Ranked #25

Among neighborhoods in Durham, NC for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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!

Getting Around the City Center District Neighborhood in Durham, NC

Walk Score®

95 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

75 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

60 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap City Center District Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in City Center District?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in City Center District is at Atlas Durham listed at $1,220.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom City Center District Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom City Center District Apartment is $999 at 901 South.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom City Center District Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in City Center District is starting from $1,249 at 901 South.

What is the most affordable City Center District Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap City Center District Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Vanguard and starts from $1,825.

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