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Apartments for Rent in Durham NC

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Explore Rent Prices Near Durham, NC

Durham, NC’s average rent price is $1,621 per month. Compare rent prices and available listings in nearby cities to find better value or more options that fit your budget.

Average Rent
Morrisville $1,535
Chapel Hill $1,647
Apex $1,480
Cary $1,535
Carrboro $1,170

Average Monthly Rent is calculated using the average rent of active one-bedroom apartment listings.

Durham, NC Apartments for Rent

Durham blends converted brick mills, college gothic architecture, and miles of greenways into a city where your days might start with Bulls baseball and end with a show at DPAC. You'll find apartments for rent in Durham, NC near the American Tobacco Campus, around Ninth Street by Duke University, and in peaceful spots just off NC-147. The Durham Freeway connects downtown, Duke, and I-40, putting Research Triangle Park just 15-25 minutes away. I-85 and US-15/501 link you to Chapel Hill and beyond, while GoDurham and GoTriangle buses hub at Durham Station—plus Amtrak service gives you another car-free option. Weekends bring hands-on fun at the Museum of Life and Science, strolls through Sarah P. Duke Gardens, or trail time along the Eno River.

Downtown and the American Tobacco District serve up lofts in former warehouses steps from DPAC and Durham Bulls Athletic Park—perfect if you want dining and concerts right outside your door. The Brightleaf District brings West Main Street to life with restored brick buildings, bars, and patios worth exploring. Ninth Street and Old West Durham sit beside Duke's East Campus, packed with indie cafes, music venues, and easy bus and bike connections. Trinity Park combines historic homes and small apartment buildings on tree-lined streets close to Duke and the Ellerbee Creek Trail. Duke Park attracts renters with a neighborhood park and quick I-85 access for regional drives. Southpoint in south Durham puts you near The Streets at Southpoint and the American Tobacco Trail, with fast I-40 access for RTP commutes. Woodcroft delivers wooded greenways and convenient shopping along Fayetteville Road.

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Durham, NC Rental Insights

The average rent in Durham, NC is $1,369 per month. By comparison, renters across the U.S. pay an average of $1,626, which means housing in Durham, NC is slightly less expensive than much of the country.

Find affordable apartments for rent in Durham, NC by browsing listings in budget-friendly neighborhoods such as Creekside Landing, Bay Pointe, and Campus Hills. Use filters by price, number of bedrooms, and amenities to narrow your search.

The most popular ZIP codes for renters in Durham, NC are 27703, 27707, 27704, 27705, and 27713.

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