Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Durham Neighborhood of Durham, NC (727 Rentals)

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Durham's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

Learn about Durham and the best places to live with original content written by Local Expert Billy K

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Wye Junction
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$1,595 - $9,466
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Wye Junction

701 Washington StDurham, NC 27701
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Kelby Farms
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$1,464 - $2,455
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Kelby Farms

1122 Medlin RdDurham, NC 27707
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Griffin Durham
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$1,485 - $3,375
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Griffin Durham

509 N Mangum StDurham, NC 27701
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Beckon
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$1,667 - $4,644
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Beckon

311 Liggett StDurham, NC 27701
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Cortland Bull City
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$1,470 - $6,317
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Cortland Bull City

600 Willard StDurham, NC 27701
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810 Ninth
$1,600 - $3,865
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810 Ninth

810 9th StDurham, NC 27705
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Avana 55Twelve
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$1,224 - $9,122
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Avana 55Twelve

5512 Sunlight DrDurham, NC 27707
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Independence Park
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$1,397 - $1,986
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Independence Park

215 William Penn PlzDurham, NC 27704
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Avana On Broad
$1,316 - $6,930
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Avana On Broad

2335 Broad StDurham, NC 27704
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Neighborhood & Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

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Heights Lasalle
$1,502 - $3,351
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Heights Lasalle

500 S Lasalle StDurham, NC 27705
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605 West End
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$1,323 - $3,329
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605 West End

605 W Chapel Hill StDurham, NC 27701
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Downtown Durham, Durham, NC Local Guide

A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

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Downtown Durham, Durham, NC

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

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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

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Downtown Durham area of Durham, NC?

As of today, August 01, 2026, there are currently 727 available Downtown Durham apartments priced from $815 to $9,122, with an average monthly rent of $1,944.

How much are Studio apartments in Downtown Durham?

There are currently 224 Studio Apartments in Downtown Durham with rent ranges from $850 to $3,591 with an average price of $1,450.

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 $815 to $4,305 with an average monthly rent of $1,715.

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 $899 to $7,661. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,103.

How expensive are Downtown Durham Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 116 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Downtown Durham on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,300 to $9,122 - averaging $2,456 for the location.

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