Trinity Commons
2530 Erwin Rd,
Durham, NC 27705
$1,545 - $18,985
Studio - 2 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Durham, NC
What is the average rent in Durham, NC?
$1,367/month
Average Rent
735 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
-2.8%
Decrease in the Last Year
As of January 2026, the average rent in Durham, NC is $1,367 per month. This is 16% lower than the national average rent of $1,625/month, making renting in Durham more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Durham, you can expect to pay about $1,322 per month for a studio, $1,367 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,604 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,916 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Durham, NC?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 2.8%, which averages out to $38 less per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated January 2026
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2025
2026
Rent Ranges in Durham, NC
Last Updated January 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
1%
Below $700/month
17%
$700 - $1,000/month
49%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
22%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
11%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
Last Updated Today
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Durham?
Based on current rent prices, Creekside Landing, Northeast Durham and Hope Valley are the most affordable neighborhoods in Durham.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Durham?
Based on current rent prices, West Village, City Center District and North Pointe Commons are the most expensive neighborhoods in Durham.
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Which Durham neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Durham with the most apartments available are Downtown Durham, South Durham and RTP .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Durham, NC?
Because the average rent in Durham is $1,367, you’ll want to make about $4,556 per month or $54,672 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Durham, NC is 1.5% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Durham is 1.8% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,322 - $1,916. You can expect to pay 2.1% more for groceries, 6.8% less for utilities, and 6.6% less for transportation.
How does Durham, NC compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Durham, NC to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
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$1,407/month
One Bedroom
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$1,576/month
Two Bedroom
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$1,829/month
Three Bedroom
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$2,291/month
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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 November 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.