
Apartments for Rent in the Outer Downtown Durham Neighborhood of Durham, NC (579 Rentals)


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Independence Park

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Avana On Broad

Heights Lasalle

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The Forest

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American Tobacco Apartments (Old Bull/Noell)

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605 West End

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Whetstone

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Willowdaile

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Lantower Bullhouse

The Flats Exchange on Erwin Apartments

807 E Main St

Terrazzo Durham

The Ramsey

Forest Pointe

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Outer Downtown Durham, Durham, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Outer Downtown Durham?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer Downtown Durham Studio Apartments | $1,500 | $875 | $2,529 |
| Outer Downtown Durham 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,769 | $815 | $4,305 |
| Outer Downtown Durham 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,225 | $899 | $7,661 |
| Outer Downtown Durham 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,535 | $1,300 | $7,104 |
| Outer Downtown Durham 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,980 | $1,700 | $2,521 |
How much does it cost to rent a home in Outer Downtown Durham?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Bedroom Homes | $1,612 | $1,025 | $4,000 |
| 3 Bedroom Homes | $2,125 | $750 | $4,000 |
| 4 Bedroom Homes | $3,062 | $1,995 | $4,800 |
| 5 Bedroom Homes | $3,191 | $2,549 | $4,300 |
| 6 Bedroom Homes | $2,750 | $2,750 | $2,750 |
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There are currently 579 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Outer Downtown Durham Neighborhood of Durham, NC.
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Pet Friendly LifestyleOuter Downtown Durham, Durham, NC
Ranked #5
Among cities in North Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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Lifestyle Ratings
Our team works hard to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across North Carolina and customized analysis for North Central Durham. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!
Family-Friendly Rating
A family-friendly apartment community may be just the ticket if you have young ones when you rent. Amongst all of the communities in Durham, this residential neighborhood has a reputation as one of the finest neighborhoods for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly submarkets have features that support parents and kids in having fun and being healthy together. This includes features like parks, playgrounds, extra living spaces, features for pets, recreation and A/V rooms, trails, and access to the finest school districts.
Outdoors Rating
For some, access to the outdoors is something that is important for them. Outer Downtown Durham is a highly-rated residential submarket for its many parks and outdoor amenities, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.
Luxury Living Rating
Outer Downtown Durham has emerged as one of the best luxury communities in town, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like racquetball and tennis courts, luxury pools, maid services, gardens, nearby parks, and nice home amenities like granite or quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances. Luxury submarkets also often offer tile, hardwood, and fine carpeting, sports like tennis and raquetball, and for some communities, even a doorman to greet residents.
Pet Friendly Rating
There's good news if you raise dogs and cats. This area ranks highly for raising pets (dogs and cats), with a score of 4.0 out of 4.
Frequently Asked Questions about Outer Downtown Durham
What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Outer Downtown Durham area of Durham, NC?
As of today, July 25, 2026, there are currently 579 available Outer Downtown Durham apartments priced from $815 to $7,661, with an average monthly rent of $2,034.
How much are Studio apartments in Outer Downtown Durham?
There are currently 206 Studio Apartments in Outer Downtown Durham with rent ranges from $875 to $2,529 with an average price of $1,500.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Outer Downtown Durham Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Outer Downtown Durham ranges from $815 to $4,305 with an average monthly rent of $1,769.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Outer Downtown Durham cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Outer Downtown Durham range from $899 to $7,661. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,225.
How expensive are Outer Downtown Durham Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 84 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Outer Downtown Durham on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,300 to $7,104 - averaging $2,535 for the location.
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