
Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Durham Neighborhood of Durham, NC Under $1,500 (183 Rentals)


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Rigsbee Collection

The Reserve at Patterson Place

Cortland Bull City

Lodge at Croasdaile Farm

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Reserve at Stillwater

MAA Patterson

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Woodstone at Croasdaile Farm

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Vintage Durham

GeerHouse

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Springfield Apartments

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MAA Duke Forest

The Bailey Apartments

ReNew Durham

BLU Station Apartments

Haven at Patterson Place

Whetstone

Crossings @ 501

Brightleaf on Main

The Element Apartments

Magnolia Pointe Apartments

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Atlas Durham

The Ramsey

Forest Pointe

605 West End

Creekside Landing

Chandler at University Tower

The Oaks at Northgate

Poplar West Apartments

Trinity Properties - Campus Walk

Mission University Pines
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 | $1,482 | $795 | $4,424 |
Downtown Durham 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,749 | $525 | $4,387 |
Downtown Durham 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,292 | $1,005 | $8,732 |
Downtown Durham 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,689 | $1,299 | $9,010 |
Downtown Durham 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,785 | $1,611 | $4,500 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Durham
How much are Studio apartments in Downtown Durham?
There are currently 47 Studio Apartments in Downtown Durham with rent ranges from $795 to $4,424 with an average price of $1,482.
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 $525 to $4,387 with an average monthly rent of $1,749.
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 $1,005 to $8,732. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,292.
How expensive are Downtown Durham Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 95 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Downtown Durham on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,299 to $9,010 - averaging $2,689 for the location.
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