1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Durham Neighborhood of Durham, NC (230 Rentals)

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Maizon Durham
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$1,654 - $2,682
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$1,495 - $3,512
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$1,612 - $3,629
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Maizon Durham

500 E Main StDurham, NC 27701
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Lantower Bullhouse
$1,346 - $1,801
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$1,218 - $2,562
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$101
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$1,319 - $2,663
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Lantower Bullhouse

504 E Pettigrew StDurham, NC 27701
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Griffin Durham
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$1,905 - $2,020
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$1,670 - $3,160
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Griffin Durham

509 N Mangum StDurham, NC 27701
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Beckon
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$1,605 - $3,370
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$1,395 - $3,771
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Beckon

311 Liggett StDurham, NC 27701
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Cortland Bull City
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$1,419 - $5,670
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$1,299 - $6,156
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$71
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$1,370 - $6,227
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Cortland Bull City

600 Willard StDurham, NC 27701
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Avana 55Twelve
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$1,166 - $3,476
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$1,166 - $4,808
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Avana 55Twelve

5512 Sunlight DrDurham, NC 27707
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Element at Creekside
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$1,019 - $1,224
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$1,019 - $1,489
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$1,069 - $1,539
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Element at Creekside

18 Weather Hill CirDurham, NC 27706
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Avana On Broad
$1,187 - $4,712
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$1,187 - $7,630
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Avana On Broad

2335 Broad StDurham, NC 27704
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Whetstone
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$1,183 - $1,618
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$1,183 - $2,059
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Whetstone

501 Willard StDurham, NC 27701
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Downtown Durham, Durham, NC Local Guide

Largest Available Downtown Durham 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the Downtown Durham area of Durham, NC is found at Beckon and is listed at 1,305 square feet priced from $3,370. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
BeckonA91,305 Sq Ft$3,370
Cortland Bull CityLorilard1,166 Sq Ft$2,138
West VillageA1V-21,162 Sq Ft$1,830
Berkshire Ninth StreetMontgomery Loft B1,129 Sq Ft$2,338
Lofts at LakeviewA151,115 Sq Ft$1,895
Lantower BullhouseB1.21,083 Sq Ft$1,765
Maizon DurhamA11 + Den1,073 Sq Ft$2,672
Golden Belt ApartmentsLoft1,000 Sq Ft$1,695
The RamseyA1G991 Sq Ft$1,880
Rigsbee CollectionPenthouse A8 (318)990 Sq FtCall for Rates

Cheapest Available Downtown Durham 1 Bedroom Apartments

Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit Downtown Durham of Durham, NC is the Dillard (Inside Unit) - 1st floor - Suite A Model starting from $800 at Private Room with Walk-In Closet – Utilities & WiFi Included. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Downtown Durham is currently $1,620. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Private Room with Walk-In Closet – Utilities & WiFi IncludedDillard (Inside Unit) - 1st floor - Suite A$800
Willowdaile11S$879
South Point1 Bedroom 1 Bathoom$899
The Oaks at NorthgateThe Magnolia$900
Strawberry Hill Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath$900
Crossings @ 5011x1 Creekview Classic- Call for Availability$900
Icon Downtown DurhamA2 1x1 C Standard-Call for Availability$900
Reserve @ Blu Townhomes1x1 Standard- Call For Availability$900
The Mews Apartments and TownhomesThe Dover$908
Glenbrook East and WestThe Brightleaf GW 660$909

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website compiles millions of data points to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across North Carolina and customized analysis for Durham, North Carolina. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places that make kids happy, and more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Downtown Durham Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Downtown Durham with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Downtown Durham is at Private Room with Walk-In Closet – Utilities & WiFi Included listed at $800.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Downtown Durham Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Durham is $1,620.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Downtown Durham Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Downtown Durham is a 1,305 square feet unit starting from $3,370 at Beckon.

What is the average size for Downtown Durham 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Downtown Durham is currently 1,786 sq ft.

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