Cheap Homes for Rent in City Center Durham Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $500 (9 Rentals)

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property at 600 S Duke St

$1,100 - $2,100

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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600 S Duke St

DurhamNC27701
property at 1404 Manteo St

$1,195

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1404 Manteo St

DurhamNC27701

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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 $800. The Ramsey has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,275. Here are the most affordable City Center Durham apartments for rent in Durham, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Private Room with Walk-In Closet – Utilities & WiFi IncludedDillard (Inside Unit) - 1st floor - Suite A1BR,1BA$800
The RamseyS1AStudio,1BA$1,275
WhetstoneA11BR,1BA$1,298

Best Value Apartments for Rent in City Center Durham, NC

As of May 08, 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 B1.2A Model at Lantower Bullhouse starting at $2,227 with a $2.06 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.
1003 Lamond Ave, Unit Apt B1003 Lamond Ave3BR,1BA$1.47
Lantower BullhouseB1.2A1BR,1BA$2.06
The Lofts at Southside Apartments2 Bedroom Townhouse2BR,1BA$1.63
Liberty WarehouseC32BR,2BA$2.21
807 E Main StNon-Patio1BR,1BA$1.70
American Tobacco Apartments (Old Bull/Noell)Old Bull 2x12BR,1BA$2.27
West VillageA1A-31BR,1BA$1.89
WhetstoneA11BR,1BA$2.23
Venable Durham ApartmentsBlackwellStudio ,1BA$2.54
The RamseyS1AStudio ,1BA$2.49

Frequently Asked Questions about City Center Durham

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

There are currently 80 Apartments for Rent in City Center Durham, NC with pricing that ranges from $795 to $7,343. There are also 25 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in City Center Durham ranging from $595 to $3,120.

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 $595 to $3,120 with an average monthly rent of $1,815.

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 $2,141 to $7,343, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,595 to $3,085. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,995 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,431.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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