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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Durham Studio Apartments | $1,344 | $749 | $2,700 |
| Downtown Durham 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,629 | $795 | $4,170 |
| Downtown Durham 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,027 | $950 | $6,344 |
| Downtown Durham 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,392 | $1,399 | $7,236 |
| Downtown Durham 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,736 | $1,736 | $1,736 |
There are currently 55 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Durham Neighborhood of Durham, NC.
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Receive $1,000 Gift Card!Expires 01-15-2026
Up To 10 Weeks Free! Limited Time Offer: Lease one of our available apartment homes and enjoy up to 10 weeks free! Restrictions apply.Expires 01-15-2026
End of year special - ask us how to get 4 weeks free! Minimum lease term required. Other costs and fees not included.Expires 01-15-2026
Lease By 1/31 & get, 2 Months Free on Select Homes! *Conditions may apply.Expires 01-15-2026
Move in by 1/15/26 & get 50% off rent* for 3 months! Move in by 1/31/26 & get 50% off* for 2 months. 1218 month lease required. Apply by 1/15/26.* *Restrictions apply. See agent for details.Expires 01-15-2026
Receive 2 months FREE! Ask our Leasing Office for details.Expires 01-15-2026
Receive up to 2 MONTHS FREE on specific floorplans! *Restrictions Apply. Contact our dedicated leasing team today for more information!Expires 01-15-2026
Ask us about our specials! Private pet yards with turf available! *Subject to change, terms apply.Expires 01-15-2026
Lease Now! Apply by 1/31 and you will receive 2 Months Free, on 13-15 months. Dont miss out on this incredible opportunity to experience The Ramsey!Expires 01-15-2026
2 months free for 12-15 month leases!Expires 01-15-2026
Here are the most recently added special offers for renters looking to find the best deals on apartments in Downtown Durham, NC. Be sure to take advantage of some of the area’s top offers.
One month FREE with 12-month lease.Expires 04-17-2026
Apply today and kick off the new year with FREE January rent!Expires 01-31-2026
Apply today and kick off the new year with FREE January rent!Expires 01-31-2026
Rent any unit, with a lease through July 2026 or May 2027, and receive a $1000 gift card! *Leases must begin by January 20, 2026.Expires 01-20-2026
FOR A LIMITED TIME, LEASE AND MOVE IN BY JANUARY 31, 2026, AND WITH APPROVED CREDIT, AND A 12-MONTH LEASE, YOU WILL RECEIVE YOUR FIRST FULL MONTH’S RENT FREE! FRAUD NOTICE Submitting a rental application, paystubs, bank statement, general documents, or identity documentation of another person, or falsified identification without lawful authority is a state and federal crime. We work with local, state, and federal agencies to submit and prosecute all identity fraud. In addition, applicants that submit falsified documentation, the application will automatically be declined.Expires 01-31-2026
FOR A LIMITED TIME, LEASE AND MOVE IN BY JANUARY 31, 2026, AND WITH APPROVED CREDIT, AND A 12-MONTH LEASE, YOU WILL RECEIVE YOUR FIRST FULL MONTH’S RENT FREE! FRAUD Submitting a rental application, paystubs, bank statement, general documents, or identity documentation of another person, or falsified identification without lawful authority is a state and federal crime. We work with local, state, and federal agencies to submit and prosecute all identity fraud. In addition, applicants that submit falsified documentation, the application will automatically be declined.Expires 01-31-2026
FOR A LIMITED TIME, LEASE AND MOVE IN BY JANUARY 31, 2026, AND WITH APPROVED CREDIT, AND A 12-MONTH LEASE, YOU WILL RECEIVE YOUR FIRST FULL MONTH’S RENT FREE! NO APPLICATION FEE! FRAUD NOTICE Submitting a rental application, paystubs, bank statement, general documents, or identity documentation of another person, or falsified identification without lawful authority is a state and federal crime. We work with local, state, and federal agencies to submit and prosecute all identity fraud. In addition, applicants that submit falsified documentation, the application will automatically be declined.Expires 01-31-2026
*Waived Admin Fee If holding fee is paid within 48 hours of approval. *Specials apply to 12-month leases only & if moved in by 1/31/2026. *Pricing is subject to change. Call for availability before submitting an application. Application fees are non-refundable.Expires 02-01-2026
*Waived Admin Fee If holding fee is paid within 48 hours of approval. *Special applies to 12-month leases only & if moved in by 1/31/2026. *Pricing is subject to change. Call for availability before submitting an application. Application fees are non-refundable.*Expires 02-01-2026
*Waived Admin Fee If holding fee is paid within 48 hours of approval. *Special applies to 12-month leases only & if moved in by 1/31/2026. *Pricing is subject to change. Call for availability before submitting an application. Application fees are non-refundable.*Expires 02-01-2026
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Currently the most affordable Rent Specials Apartment in Downtown Durham is at Monarch Apartments listed at $749.
The average rent for a Rent Specials Apartment in Downtown Durham is $1,886.
Today's Rent Specials apartment with the most square footage in Downtown Durham is a 1,793 square feet unit starting from $1,318 at West Village.
The average size for a Rent Specials rental in Downtown Durham is currently at 603 sq ft.
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