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

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in City Center District?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Center District Studio Apartments | $1,466 | $1,050 | $2,700 |
| City Center District 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,820 | $800 | $3,370 |
| City Center District 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,633 | $1,393 | $5,615 |
| City Center District 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,739 | $1,550 | $7,114 |
| City Center District 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,533 | $2,533 | $2,533 |
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There are currently 33 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the City Center District Neighborhood of Durham, NC.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private Room with Walk-In Closet – Utilities & WiFi Included | Private Room & Walk-in Closet - Utilities & Wif... | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
| West Village | S1A-3 | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
| Atlas Durham | Daisy | Studio,1BA | $1,175 |
| Brightleaf on Main | M1 | Studio,1BA | $1,179 |
| Venable Durham Apartments | Blackwell | Studio,1BA | $1,215 |
| 901 South Apartments Durham Downtown | 901 South - 2bed | 2BR,1BA | $1,249 |
| Foster on the Park Apartments | S1D | Studio,1BA | $1,278 |
| The Lofts at Southside Apartments | 1 Bedroom Live-Work Loft | 1BR,1BA | $1,283 |
| Lantower Bullhouse | S2.1 | Studio,1BA | $1,328 |
| GeerHouse | S1C | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1003 Lamond Ave, Unit Apt B | 1003 Lamond Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| 107 E Parrish St | 1 Bed, 2 baths | 1BR,2BA | $1.55 |
| Georgetown Manor | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.29 |
| The Lofts at Southside Apartments | 2 Bedroom Townhouse | 2BR,1BA | $1.63 |
| American Tobacco Apartments (Old Bull/Noell) | Old Bull 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.27 |
| 901 South Apartments Durham Downtown | 901 South - 2bed | 2BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| Lantower Bullhouse | A1.6 | 1BR,1BA | $2.12 |
| West Village | A1A-3 | 1BR,1BA | $2.06 |
| Whetstone | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.36 |
| 605 West End | Gregson | Studio ,1BA | $2.48 |
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Among cities in North Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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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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