
Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Durham Neighborhood of Durham, NC (189 Rentals)
Apartments for rent in the Downtown Durham area of Durham that love your dogs or cats as much as you do!


Colonial Townhouses- Students save up to 10%!

Crowne at 501

Lantower Bullhouse

The Belmont

Chapel Tower - Students save up to 10%!

Duke Manor- Students save up to 10%!
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The Reserve at Patterson Place

Foster on the Park Apartments
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Brightleaf on Main

Lodge at Croasdaile Farm

Liberty Warehouse

Avana 55Twelve

Chandler at University Tower

Reserve at Stillwater

Avana On Broad

The Bailey Apartments
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Heights Lasalle

Berkshire Ninth Street

The Forest

Woodstone at Croasdaile Farm

Mission University Pines

American Tobacco Apartments (Old Bull/Noell)

Icon Downtown Durham

Crossings @ 501
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The Flats Exchange on Erwin Apartments

810 Ninth

Haven at Patterson Place

The Novus Apartments

Realm at Patterson Place
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 | $1,389 | $799 | $2,700 |
| Downtown Durham 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,637 | $795 | $4,633 |
| Downtown Durham 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,068 | $875 | $7,336 |
| Downtown Durham 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,536 | $1,399 | $7,056 |
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There are currently 189 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Durham Neighborhood of Durham, NC.
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Most Pet Friendly Downtown Durham Apartments for Rent
The apartment community in the Downtown Durham area of Durham, NC that ranks the highest in Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score on ApartmentHomeLiving.com is Atrium- Students save up to 10%! with prices starting from $1,440 and a Pet Friendly score of 4 of 4. Brightleaf on Main scores the second highest with a 4 of 4 and has availability currently starting from $1,179. Here are the most Pet Friendly Downtown Durham apartments for rent in Durham, NC:
| Apartment Listing | Pet Rating | Neighborhood | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atrium- Students save up to 10%! | 4/4 | Weaver | $1,440 |
| Brightleaf on Main | 4/4 | Brightleaf | $1,179 |
| University Hill Apartments | 4/4 | South Square | $1,754 |
| American Tobacco Apartments (Old Bull/Noell) | 3.8/4 | American Tobacco | $1,400 |
| Lofts at Lakeview | 3.8/4 | Duke | $1,495 |
| Camden Durham | 3.8/4 | City Center Durham | $1,439 |
| Crowne at 501 | 3.6/4 | Patterson Place | $1,336 |
| Station Nine | 3.4/4 | Duke | $1,750 |
| Chandler at University Tower | 3.4/4 | Duke Forest | $1,295 |
| Heights Lasalle | 3.4/4 | Duke | $1,516 |
Cheapest Pet Friendly Apartment Rentals in Downtown Durham
The lowest priced apartment unit that allows pets currently in the Downtown Durham of Downtown Durham is the M1 Model at Brightleaf on Main, which is a Studio unit starting from $1,179. The second cheapest Downtown Durham Pet Friendly apartment is the A1 1 Bed unit at Chandler at University Tower starting at $1,295. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly Downtown Durham apartments:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Brightleaf on Main | M1 | $1,179 |
| Chandler at University Tower | A1 | $1,295 |
| Crowne at 501 | Dalton | $1,336 |
| Camden Durham | S1 | $1,449 |
| Lofts at Lakeview | S1 | $1,495 |
| Van Alen | A1 City Apartment | $1,506 |
| Heights Lasalle | A1 | $1,550 |
| Atrium- Students save up to 10%! | The Essex | $1,720 |
| University Hill Apartments | WYNWOOD | $1,770 |
| American Tobacco Apartments (Old Bull/Noell) | Old Bull 2x1 | $1,950 |
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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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Family-Friendly Rating
Do you have a family with young children? this neighborhood has now become known as a top section of town 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. These features include things like green spaces, pet amenities, playgrounds, trails and recreation, and access to highly-rated education and schools for the kids to attend.
Outdoors Rating
We think living with parks and green spaces is critically important. This residential submarket is known as providing favorable access to the great outdoors, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.
Pet Friendly Rating
Dog or cat owners, listen up! this section of town is one of our favorite neighborhoods for families with pets, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.
Frequently Asked Questions about Pet Friendly Downtown Durham Apartments
What is the Cheapest Pet Friendly apartment in Downtown Durham?
Currently the most affordable Pet Friendly Apartment in Downtown Durham is at University Commons - Durham listed at $560.
How much is the average rent for a Pet Friendly Downtown Durham Apartment?
The average rent for a Pet Friendly Apartment in Downtown Durham is $1,946.
What is the largest Pet Friendly Downtown Durham Apartment for rent?
Today's Pet Friendly apartment with the most square footage in Downtown Durham is a 2,200 square feet unit starting from $1,320 at 501 Towns-Lexington Street Apartments.
What is the average size for Downtown Durham Pet Friendly Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Pet Friendly rental in Downtown Durham is currently at 655 sq ft.
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