Cheap Homes for Rent in City Center Durham Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $400 (12 Rentals)

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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 901 South priced from $999. West Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,138. Here are the most affordable City Center Durham apartments for rent in Durham, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
901 South1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$999
West VillageA1A-11BR,1BA$1,138
Atlas DurhamDaisyStudio,1BA$1,215
The Lofts at Southside Apartments1 Bedroom Loft1BR,1BA$1,255
The RamseyS1AStudio,1BA$1,370

Best Value Apartments for Rent in City Center Durham, NC

As of June 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the City Center Durham area is the $1.56 price per square foot 1 Bed, 2 baths Model at 107 E Parrish St in the in the Fayetteville Street Corridor neighborhood starting from $2,625. The second greatest value City Center Durham apartment is the Old Bull 2x1 Model at American Tobacco Apartments (Old Bull/Noell) starting at $1,950 with a $1.84 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
107 E Parrish St1 Bed, 2 baths1BR,2BA$1.56
American Tobacco Apartments (Old Bull/Noell)Old Bull 2x12BR,1BA$1.84
The Lofts at Southside Apartments2 Bedroom Townhouse2BR,1BA$1.73
Venable Durham ApartmentsWalker2BR,2BA$2.25
901 South2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1.56
Liberty WarehouseA1.11BR,1BA$2.26
Lantower BullhouseS3.1Studio ,1BA$2.17
1003 Lowry Ave1003 Lowry Ave2BR,1BA$1.47
West VillageA1E-31BR,1BA$2.12
Camden DurhamA21BR,1BA$2.60

Frequently Asked Questions about City Center Durham

What type of rentals are currently available in City Center Durham?

There are currently 82 Apartments for Rent in City Center Durham, NC with pricing that ranges from $600 to $7,260. There are also 47 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in City Center Durham ranging from $450 to $3,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in City Center Durham?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in City Center Durham ranges from $450 to $3,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,656.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in City Center Durham?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in City Center Durham range from $2,176 to $7,260, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,495 to $2,395. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,545 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,524.

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