Trinity Commons
2530 Erwin Rd,
Durham, NC 27705
$1,545 - $2,895
Studio - 2 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 April 2026, the average apartment rent in Downtown Durham is $1,373 for a studio, $1,456 for one bedroom, $1,658 for two bedrooms, and $1,994 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Downtown Durham has decreased by -2.5% in the past year.
Studio
517 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,373/month
Average Rent
1 BR
711 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,456/month
Average Rent
2 BR
1,021 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,658/month
Average Rent
3 BR
1,228 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,994/month
Average Rent
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Downtown Durham - Durham, NC is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
Some Public Transit
Transit
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
Downtown Durham - Durham, NC offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.
Supermarket Within a 15 Minute Walk
Groceries
Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
Fair Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
Fair Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Downtown Durham - Durham, NC from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Vibrant Atmosphere at Times
Vibrancy
Limited Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
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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.
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 February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.