Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Durham Neighborhood of Durham, NC (540 Rentals)

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Touring a rental? This guide helps you know exactly what to look for, from safety features to hidden flaws, so you can confidently sign your lease or keep searching.

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Durham's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

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Smart Renter's Guide: Calculating Affordable Rent & Housing Costs

Wondering how to determine your rental budget? This comprehensive guide covers everything from the 30% rule to hidden fees and effective budgeting strategies.

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

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Downtown Durham, Durham, NC Local Guide

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Durham, Durham, NC

Ranked #2

Among cities in North Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compares millions of points of data to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Central Durham, NC. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Family-Friendly Rating

Renting with kids? Amongst all of the neighborhoods in Durham, Downtown Durham has now become known as one of our favorite communities for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly ratings are based on community features and environments that help parents and children to thrive. This includes features like parks, and more.

Outdoors Rating

Love parks, paths, and trails? this submarket is a highly-rated section of town for access to nice outdoor spaces, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Luxury Living Rating

This neighborhood has a reputation as one of the best high-end neighborhoods in town, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like shared social spaces, lounges, pools, concierge services, gardens, nearby parks, and quartz countertops in the kitchen with high-end appliances. Luxury submarkets also often offer wood-burning fireplaces, access to sports facilities like golf, raquetball, and tennis, and for some communities, even a doorman to greet residents.

Pet Friendly Rating

Dog and cat owners, listen up! this part of town is now ranked as one of the A-list communities for dog and cat owners, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Durham

How much are Studio apartments in Downtown Durham?

There are currently 46 Studio Apartments in Downtown Durham with rent ranges from $799 to $3,906 with an average price of $1,427.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Downtown Durham Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Durham ranges from $750 to $5,657 with an average monthly rent of $1,816.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Durham cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Downtown Durham range from $1,075 to $7,121. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,301.

How expensive are Downtown Durham Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 93 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Downtown Durham on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,373 to $10,754 - averaging $2,584 for the location.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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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Your Guide to the Top 10 Affordable Neighborhoods to Rent in Durham, NC

Written by: Billy K

I'm Billy, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Durham, North Carolina. And if you’re considering settling down in Durham, you’re in luck.

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Written by: Marie Brown

You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.