
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the City Center Durham Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $600 (28 Rentals)
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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 | $1,489 | $1,050 | $1,870 |
| City Center Durham 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,812 | $795 | $3,370 |
| City Center Durham 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,485 | $1,393 | $5,615 |
| City Center Durham 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,481 | $1,550 | $7,179 |
| City Center Durham 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,533 | $2,533 | $2,533 |
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There are currently 28 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the City Center Durham Neighborhood of Durham, NC.
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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 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 Durham 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 |
| 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 |
| Cortland Bull City | Allen | Studio,1BA | $1,360 |
| Whetstone | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,374 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in City Center Durham, NC
As of February 24, 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 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 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 |
| 107 E Parrish St | 1 Bed, 2 baths | 1BR,2BA | $1.55 |
| 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 | $2.02 |
| Venable Durham Apartments | Fernway | 1BR,1BA | $2.49 |
| Whetstone | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.36 |
| Cortland Bull City | Blackwell | Studio ,1BA | $2.52 |
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 $1,374.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in City Center Durham?
The cheapest apartment in City Center Durham is Private Room with Walk-In Closet – Utilities & WiFi Included which is listed at $875, while the average apartment in City Center Durham costs $3,475.
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 165 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 $1,484 which is $1,991 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in City Center Durham.
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