
Luxury Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Durham Neighborhood of Durham, NC (79 Rentals)
The most luxurious Apartments in the Downtown Durham area of Durham with high-end amenities, features, and finishes.


University Hill

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Maizon Durham

Van Alen

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Wye Junction

Avalon Durham

Geerhouse

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Griffin Durham

Atlas Durham

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Cortland Bull City
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Brightleaf on Main

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Apartments at One City Center

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Liberty Warehouse

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810 Ninth

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Avana 55Twelve

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Avana On Broad

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Heights Lasalle

Berkshire Ninth Street

American Tobacco Apartments (Old Bull/Noell)

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Beckon
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605 West End

The Novus

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Lantower Bullhouse

The Flats Exchange on Erwin Apartments

Terrazzo Durham

The Ramsey

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Realm at Patterson Place

Berkshire Main Street

Rigsbee Collection

Station Nine
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Concord Village

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1003 Lamond Ave, Unit Apt B

910 Orient St

1214 Berkeley St, Unit Entire Home

3404 Guess Rd, Unit SI ID1020735P

400 Hunt St, Unit 505

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3319A Fayetteville St, Unit SI ID1300732P

1015 Ninth Street-Apt. #2, Unit Apt. #2

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405 Reynolds Ave, Unit SI ID1300723P

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211 Hargrove St, Unit SI ID1300731P
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1510 E Main St

1015 Ninth Street-Apt. #1, Unit Apt. #1

512 Watts St

3513 Guess Rd

3112 Kirby St

3319A Fayetteville St

821 N Buchanan Blvd

1618 Delaware Ave

2608 Erwin Rd

704 Brye St
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Downtown Durham, Durham, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Durham?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Durham Studio Apartments | $1,469 | $799 | $3,600 |
| Downtown Durham 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,661 | $795 | $4,829 |
| Downtown Durham 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,052 | $995 | $7,661 |
| Downtown Durham 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,431 | $1,300 | $9,323 |
| Downtown Durham 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,212 | $1,700 | $2,521 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Durham, Durham, NC
Ranked #2
Among cities in North Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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Lifestyle Ratings
Our team compiles millions of data points to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Durham. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for proximity to parks, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, places to raise kids, proximity to transit, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!
Luxury Living Rating
Downtown Durham has come to be one of the A-list high-end submarkets in town, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like saunas, pools, sport courts, maid services, gardens, nearby parks, and kitchen details like granite and high-end fixtures. Other luxury items often include wood-burning fireplaces, sports like tennis and raquetball, and for some communities, even a doorman to greet residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Durham
How much are Studio apartments in Downtown Durham?
There are currently 219 Studio Apartments in Downtown Durham with rent ranges from $799 to $3,600 with an average price of $1,469.
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 $795 to $4,829 with an average monthly rent of $1,661.
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 $995 to $7,661. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,052.
How expensive are Downtown Durham Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 115 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Downtown Durham on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,300 to $9,323 - averaging $2,431 for the location.
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