2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Durham Neighborhood of Durham, NC (304 Rentals)

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Beckon
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$2,595 - $4,525
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$1,615 - $4,525

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Beckon

311 Liggett StDurham, NC 27701
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810 Ninth
$2,330 - $2,947
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$1,533 - $3,865

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810 Ninth

810 9th StDurham, NC 27705
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Avana 55Twelve
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$1,431 - $3,519
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$1,323 - $3,748

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Avana 55Twelve

5512 Sunlight DrDurham, NC 27707
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Avana On Broad
$1,747 - $4,561
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$1,298 - $4,893

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Avana On Broad

2335 Broad StDurham, NC 27704
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Griffin Durham
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$2,350 - $3,415
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$1,405 - $3,505

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Griffin Durham

509 N Mangum StDurham, NC 27701
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Element at Creekside
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$1,269 - $1,349
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$1,164 - $1,349

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Element at Creekside

18 Weather Hill CirDurham, NC 27706
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Cortland Bull City
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$2,097 - $8,220
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$1,408 - $8,220

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Cortland Bull City

600 Willard StDurham, NC 27701
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Whetstone
$1,497 - $2,281
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Whetstone

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

Largest Available Downtown Durham 2 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 2 Bedroom apartment unit in the Downtown Durham area of Durham, NC is found at Lofts at Lakeview and is listed at 1,672 square feet priced from $2,995. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Lofts at LakeviewB131,672 Sq Ft$2,995
The Novus ApartmentsSirius1,621 Sq FtCall for Rates
One City Center ApartmentsFortuna1,608 Sq Ft$4,207
Trinity CommonsC1-61,554 Sq Ft$2,895
West VillageB2P-21,372 Sq Ft$1,955
University Hill ApartmentsCOOPER1,334 Sq Ft$2,845
ZZZGeerHouseB2Q1,310 Sq FtCall for Rates
Maizon DurhamB91,291 Sq Ft$2,782
Griffin DurhamB21,284 Sq Ft$2,508
Vintage DurhamB2B1,280 Sq Ft$2,049

Cheapest Available Downtown Durham 2 Bedroom Apartments

Currently the lowest priced 2 Bedroom apartment unit Downtown Durham of Durham, NC is the The Oak Model starting from $899 at The Oaks at Northgate. The average price for all 2 Bedroom apartments in Downtown Durham is currently $2,129. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 2 Bedroom options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
The Oaks at NorthgateThe Oak$899
Rolling Hills ApartmentsRH 2B 1B$995
Viceroy ApartmentsVR 2x1$999
South Point2 Bedroom 2 Bathoom$999
Crossings @ 5012x1 Durham Classic- Call for Availability$1,050
The ForestThe Maple$1,095
Trinity Properties - Campus Walk2 bedroom/1 bath$1,095
Strawberry Hill Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath$1,100
Reserve @ Blu Townhomes2x1 Standard-Call For Availability$1,100
SoHo Apartment Homes2x1 Standard-Call for Availability$1,125

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Frequently Asked Questions about 2 Bedroom Downtown Durham Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Downtown Durham with 2 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 2 Bedroom in Downtown Durham is at The Oaks at Northgate listed at $899.

How much is the average rent for a 2 Bedroom Downtown Durham Apartment?

The average rent for a 2 Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Durham is $2,129.

What is the largest available 2 Bedroom Downtown Durham Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Downtown Durham is a 1,672 square feet unit starting from $2,995 at Lofts at Lakeview.

What is the average size for Downtown Durham 2 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 2 Bedroom rental in Downtown Durham is currently 1,036 sq ft.

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