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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the City Center Durham Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $625 (36 Rentals)
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$7951 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 7
1220 S Roxboro St, Unit 3A
1220 S Roxboro StDurham, NC 27707
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1220 S Roxboro St, Unit 3
1220 S Roxboro StDurham, NC 27707
810 Lee St
DurhamNC27701
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$1,150 - $2,980Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Atlas Durham
321 W Corporation StDurham, NC 27701
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$1,230 - $2,175
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Whetstone
501 Willard StDurham, NC 27701
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$1,342 - $8,813Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Rigsbee Collection
318 W Corporation StDurham, NC 27701
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$1,355 - $3,948Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Ramsey
510 E Pettigrew StDurham, NC 27701
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$1,3752 Bedroom Apartments Available Oct 2
206 W Corporation St, Unit A
206 W Corporation StDurham, NC 27701
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$1,400 - $3,0101 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
American Tobacco Apartments (Old Bull/Noell)
300 E Blackwell StDurham, NC 27701
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$1,460 - $3,553
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Liberty Warehouse
530 Foster StDurham, NC 27701
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$1,478 - $4,010
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Griffin Durham
509 N Mangum StDurham, NC 27701
Room in Condo on S Duke St
600 S Duke St
DurhamNC27701
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$1,542 - $3,585
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Lantower Bullhouse
504 E Pettigrew StDurham, NC 27701
508 Massey Ave
DurhamNC27701
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Barton
1507 Mathison StDurham, NC 27701
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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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1 Bedroom Apartments
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
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901 South Apartments
901 S Duke StDurham, NC 27707
721 Liberty St
DurhamNC27701
1120 Elmo St
DurhamNC27701
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2 Bedroom Apartments
413 Canal St
413 Canal StDurham, NC 27701
1111 South St
DurhamNC27707
912 Massey Ave
DurhamNC27701
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Camden Durham
441 S Dillard StDurham, NC 27701
9 Hayti Ln
DurhamNC27701
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Venable Durham Apartments
464 Pettigrew StDurham, NC 27701
1604 E Main St
DurhamNC27703
1108 Franklin St
DurhamNC27701
8 Hayti Ln
DurhamNC27701
906 Juniper St
DurhamNC27701
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The Lofts at Southside Apartments
703 S Roxboro StDurham, NC 27707
427 Potter 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 |
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| City Center Durham Studio Apartments | $1,524 | $1,150 | $2,653 |
| City Center Durham 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,011 | $795 | $4,200 |
| City Center Durham 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,006 | $1,375 | $7,661 |
| City Center Durham 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,296 | $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 $1,099. Here are the most affordable City Center Durham apartments for rent in Durham, NC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Community Room Rental – Durham | Dillard (Inside Unit) - 1st floor - Suite A | 1BR,1BA | $840 |
| 901 South Apartments | 901 South - 1bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,099 |
| Atlas Durham | Daisy | Studio,1BA | $1,150 |
| Whetstone | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,230 |
| Rigsbee Collection | S1 311 Collection | Studio,1BA | $1,342 |
| The Ramsey | S1E | Studio,1BA | $1,380 |
| Liberty Warehouse | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,460 |
| Cortland Bull City | Allen | Studio,1BA | $1,489 |
| Venable Durham Apartments | Blackwell | Studio,1BA | $1,492 |
| The Lofts at Southside Apartments | 2 Bedroom Loft | 2BR,1BA | $1,559 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in City Center Durham, NC
As of August 26, 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. |
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| 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 |
| Maizon Durham | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $2.41 |
| 807 E Main St | Patio | 1BR,1BA | $1.91 |
| 116 E Main St, Unit A | 116 E Main St | 2BR,1BA | $2.22 |
| American Tobacco Apartments (Old Bull/Noell) | Old Bull 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.27 |
| 901 South Apartments | 901 South - 2bed | 2BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| Lantower Bullhouse | S2.1 | Studio ,1BA | $2.41 |
| Whetstone | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.70 |
| The Ramsey | S1E | Studio ,1BA | $2.40 |
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 $1,559.
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 $1,993.
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 103 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 $1,141 which is $852 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in City Center Durham.
Expert Rental Resources
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Durham's Best & Brightest: Insider Tips on Universities and Student Living in Nearby Apartments in Durham
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I'm Billy, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Durham, North Carolina.
Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals
Written by: Robin Stewart
The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.
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Renters want to find a great apartment, the right place for them, one that checks all the boxes of location, rental cost, amenities, safety, and more.
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Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.