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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the City Center Durham Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $600 (25 Rentals)
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813 Fargo St
DurhamNC27707
1220 S Roxboro St
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810 Lee St
DurhamNC27701
903 Massey Ave
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609 N Elizabeth St
DurhamNC27701
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510 Gurley St
DurhamNC27701
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$1,255 - $5,025Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Ramsey
510 E Pettigrew StDurham, NC 27701
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$1,341 - $8,418Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Rigsbee Collection
318 W Corporation StDurham, NC 27701
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$1,370 - $2,088
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Whetstone
501 Willard StDurham, NC 27701
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$1,374 - $3,520
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Liberty Warehouse
530 Foster StDurham, NC 27701
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American Tobacco Apartments (Old Bull/Noell)
300 E Blackwell StDurham, NC 27701
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Barton
1507 Mathison StDurham, NC 27701
508 Massey Ave
DurhamNC27701
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Durham Hosiery Mill Apartments
804 Angier AveDurham, NC 27701
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Morehead Hills Senior Apartments
500 Cobb StDurham, NC 27701
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Liberty Square
545 Liberty StDurham, NC 27701
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Renegade Apartments
335 E Main StDurham, NC 27701
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Vanguard
544 Liberty StDurham, NC 27701
9 Fisher Pl
DurhamNC27707
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901 South Apartments
901 S Duke StDurham, NC 27707
1120 Elmo St
DurhamNC27701
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413 Canal St
413 Canal StDurham, NC 27701
721 Liberty St
DurhamNC27701
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521 N Mangum St
DurhamNC27701
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City Center Durham, Durham, NC Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in City Center Durham?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Center Durham Studio Apartments | $1,581 | $1,255 | $2,529 |
| City Center Durham 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,968 | $775 | $6,381 |
| City Center Durham 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,584 | $1,090 | $6,317 |
| City Center Durham 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,301 | $2,500 | $4,644 |
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Cheapest Available City Center Durham Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the City Center Durham area of Durham, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Community Room Rental – Durham priced from $840. 901 South Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,175. Here are the most affordable City Center Durham apartments for rent in Durham, NC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Room Rental – Durham | Dillard (Inside Unit) - 1st floor - Suite A | 1BR,1BA | $840 |
| 901 South Apartments | 901 South - 1bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,175 |
| The Ramsey | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,255 |
| Venable Durham Apartments | Blackwell | Studio,1BA | $1,453 |
| Lantower Bullhouse | S1.1 | Studio,1BA | $1,505 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in City Center Durham, NC
As of July 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the City Center Durham 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 Durham 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 Durham 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 |
| The Lofts at Southside Apartments | 2 Bedroom Townhouse | 2BR,1BA | $1.63 |
| Liberty Warehouse | C3 | 2BR,2BA | $2.47 |
| 807 E Main St | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.70 |
| Whetstone | B4 | 2BR,2BA | $2.00 |
| 116 E Main St, Unit A | 116 E Main St | 2BR,1BA | $2.06 |
| American Tobacco Apartments (Old Bull/Noell) | Old Bull 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.27 |
| 901 South Apartments | 901 South - 1bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.62 |
| Lantower Bullhouse | S2.1 | Studio ,1BA | $2.31 |
| The Ramsey | S1A | Studio ,1BA | $2.45 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap City Center Durham Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in City Center Durham?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in City Center Durham is under $1,692.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in City Center Durham?
The cheapest apartment in City Center Durham is Community Room Rental – Durham which is listed at $840, while the average apartment in City Center Durham costs $3,343.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in City Center Durham?
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 34 regular apartments in City Center Durham 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 Durham?
Cheap apartments in City Center Durham have an average cost of $771 which is $2,572 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in City Center Durham.
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