Cheap Apartments for Rent in the City Center District Durham, NC from $635 (39 Rentals)

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Whetstone
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$1,279 - $2,175
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Whetstone

501 Willard StDurham, NC 27701
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605 West End
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$1,356 - $3,314
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605 West End

605 W Chapel Hill StDurham, NC 27701
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Lantower Bullhouse
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$1,514 - $3,585
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$1,514 - $3,585
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Lantower Bullhouse

504 E Pettigrew StDurham, NC 27701
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$1,550

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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600 S Duke St, Unit 51

600 S Duke St
DurhamNC27701

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Wye Junction
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$1,570 - $9,266
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Wye Junction

701 Washington StDurham, NC 27701
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Brookdale Apartments
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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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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 Community Room Rental – Durham priced from $840. 1216 W Chapel Hill Rd has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $995. Here are the most affordable City Center District apartments for rent in Durham, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Community Room Rental – DurhamDillard (Inside Unit) - 1st floor - Suite A1BR,1BA$840
1216 W Chapel Hill Rd1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$995
901 South Apartments901 South - 1bed1BR,1BA$1,099
Atlas DurhamDaisyStudio,1BA$1,150
WhetstoneS1Studio,1BA$1,279
Brightleaf on MainM1Studio,1BA$1,284
Rigsbee CollectionS1 311 CollectionStudio,1BA$1,342
605 West EndGregsonStudio,1BA$1,356
GeerhouseS1DStudio,1BA$1,369
Georgetown Manor2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1,395

Best Value Apartments for Rent in City Center District, NC

As of August 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 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
807 E Main StPatio1BR,1BA$1.91
116 E Main St, Unit A116 E Main St2BR,1BA$2.22
American Tobacco Apartments (Old Bull/Noell)Old Bull 2x12BR,1BA$2.27
Cortland Bull CityDuke1BR,1BA$2.23
The RamseyA1A1BR,1BA$2.22
901 South Apartments901 South - 1bed1BR,1BA$1.52
1216 W Chapel Hill Rd1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.24

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City Center District, Durham, NC

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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 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 $1,150.

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 $840 at Community Room Rental – Durham.

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 $1,395 at Georgetown Manor.

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 Georgetown Manor and starts from $1,595.

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