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1500 Duke University Rd,
Durham, NC 27701
$950 - $1,550
Studio - 2 Beds
Downtown Durham
Durham, NC
Downtown Durham - Durham, NC
Area Guide
Industrial chic in a charming small-town setting
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Great Location
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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.
Rent Trends
As of September 2025, the average apartment rent in Downtown Durham is $1,368 for a studio, $1,458 for one bedroom, $1,661 for two bedrooms, and $1,966 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Downtown Durham has decreased by -0.1% in the past year.
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Studio
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517 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,368/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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708 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,458/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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1,022 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,661/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,262 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,966/month
Average Rent
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Duke Gardens
- Duke Lemur Center
- North Carolina Museum of Life and Science
- The Mountains to the Sea Trail
- Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area
Military Bases
Airports
- Raleigh-Durham International
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Methodology
† 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.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
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 September 2025.