University Hill Apartments
3806 University Dr,
Durham, NC 27707
$1,670 - $3,683 | Studio - 3 Beds
Downtown Durham is the heart of the city and is known for its top-notch eateries, breweries, and shops like Bull City Burger and Brewery on East Parrish Street. This buzzing downtown district also features revitalized industrial areas like the American Tobacco Historic District. Downtown Durham is home to the Durham Bulls Athletic Park, the Carolina Theatre, and Brightleaf Square, a trendy shopping and dining area in historic brick tobacco warehouses. Downtown is very family-friendly, offering several community parks and great schools nearby. Apartments range from affordable to upscale, so there’s something for everyone.
As of June 2025, the average apartment rent in Downtown Durham is $1,395 for a studio, $1,468 for one bedroom, $1,689 for two bedrooms, and $1,991 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Downtown Durham has decreased by -0.4% in the past year.
Studio
518 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,395/month
Average Rent
1 BR
715 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,468/month
Average Rent
2 BR
1,019 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,689/month
Average Rent
3 BR
1,306 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,991/month
Average Rent
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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
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Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2025.