
Top Rated Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Durham Neighborhood of Durham, NC (58 Rentals)
Apartments in the Downtown Durham area of Durham with the best features, newest construction, and richest amenities.


Avalon Durham

Wye Junction

Maizon Durham

The Novus Apartments

Rigsbee Collection

Camden Durham
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The Reserve at Patterson Place

Cortland Bull City

Foster on the Park Apartments

One City Center Apartments

Liberty Warehouse

American Tobacco Apartments (Old Bull/Noell)

Trinity Commons at Erwin

Heights Lasalle
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Woodstone at Croasdaile Farm

Lofts at Lakeview

810 Ninth

Haven at Patterson Place

Whetstone

Brightleaf on Main

Aura 509

Atlas Durham
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The Ramsey

Forest Pointe

605 West End

Chandler at University Tower

Berkshire Ninth Street

Alden Place at South Square

Vivo Living Durham

Erwin Terrace Apartments
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Lantower Bullhouse

Berkshire Main Street
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 |
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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 $2,285.
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 96 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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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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