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

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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 Studio unit found at Whetstone priced from $1,020. 901 South Apartments Durham Downtown has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,099. Here are the most affordable City Center District apartments for rent in Durham, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
WhetstoneS1Studio,1BA$1,020
901 South Apartments Durham Downtown901 South - 1bed1BR,1BA$1,099
605 West EndBrightleaf1BR,1BA$1,193
Brightleaf on MainS2Studio,1BA$1,202
West VillageS1D-2Studio,1BA$1,217
Venable Durham ApartmentsBlackwellStudio,1BA$1,224
The Lofts at Southside Apartments1 Bedroom Loft1BR,1BA$1,255
Cortland Bull CityBlackwellStudio,1BA$1,259
Atlas DurhamPearl - OriStudio,1BA$1,270
Lantower BullhouseS1.1Studio,1BA$1,306

Best Value Apartments for Rent in City Center District, NC

As of November 15, 2025 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 Townhouse Model at The Lofts at Southside Apartments starting at $1,735 with a $1.63 price per square foot in the Plum Street 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
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 - 1bed1BR,1BA$1.52
Aura 5091 Bed/1 Bath-A11BR,1BA$2.35
Camden DurhamA71BR,1BA$2.32
Lantower BullhouseS2.1Studio ,1BA$2.01
WhetstoneA11BR,1BA$2.30
Brightleaf on MainS1M1Studio ,1BA$2.36
Cortland Bull CityAllenStudio ,1BA$2.34

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
City Center District, Durham, NC

Ranked #21

Among cities in North Carolina 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 Whetstone listed at $1,020.

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 $1,099 at 901 South Apartments Durham Downtown.

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 $1,467 at West Village.

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 Lantower Bullhouse and starts from $2,439.

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