Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Durham Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $500 (35 Rentals)

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Downtown Durham, Durham, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Durham Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Durham area of Durham, NC is a Studio unit found at Vivo Living Durham priced from $799. Vivo Living Ivy Creek has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $859. Here are the most affordable Downtown Durham apartments for rent in Durham, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vivo Living DurhamThe CarolinasStudio,1BA$799
Vivo Living Ivy CreekStudioStudio,1BA$859
South Point1 Bedroom 1 Bathoom1BR,1BA$859
Regency Place Apartments2 Bedroom-1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$859
Duke Manor- Students save up to 10%!Hereford1BR,1BA$930
Mission University PinesA11BR,1BA$933
Avalon EastThe Brightleaf 6501BR,1BA$939
The ForestThe Willow IIStudio,1BA$945
ReNew West DurhamCharleston2BR,1BA$949
BLU Station ApartmentsOne Bedroom Standard-Call For Availability1BR,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Durham, NC

As of September 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Durham area is the $1.29 price per square foot Raritan Model at Braxton Townhomes in the in the Fayetteville Street Corridor neighborhood starting from $2,399. The second greatest value Downtown Durham apartment is the 21.5TH Model at 501 Towns starting at $1,287 with a $1.07 price per square foot in the Fayetteville Street Corridor neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Durham apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Braxton TownhomesRaritan3BR,2.5BA$1.29
501 Towns21.5TH2BR,1.5BA$1.07
Taylor's PondThe Eno 11622BR,2.5BA$1.22
Lenox EastThe Eno 11622BR,2.5BA$1.12
Colonial Townhouses- Students save up to 10%!Yorktown2BR,1.5BA$1.20
Stonewood ApartmentsOakwood2BR,2BA$1.30
Hawk's NestThe Eno 9802BR,1.5BA$1.25
Avana 55TwelveA21BR,1BA$1.29
Viceroy ApartmentsVR 2x12BR,1BA$1.19
South Point1 Bedroom 1 Bathoom1BR,1BA$1.23

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Downtown Durham, Durham, NC

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Among cities in North Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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4.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Durham

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Durham?

There are currently 495 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Durham, NC with pricing that ranges from $799 to $7,145. There are also 283 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Durham ranging from $550 to $7,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Durham?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Durham ranges from $550 to $7,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,324.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Downtown Durham?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Durham range from $1,348 to $7,145, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,550 to $4,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,650 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,740.

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