Cheap Apartments for Rent in the City Center District Durham, NC from $600 (33 Rentals)

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538 Green St

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Brookdale Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Brookdale Apartments

815 Dacian AveDurham, NC 27701
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Daylight Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Daylight Apartments

315-317 W Trinity AveDurham, NC 27701
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Liberty Square
1 Bedroom Apartments

Liberty Square

545 Liberty StDurham, NC 27701
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City Center District, Durham, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available City Center District Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the City Center District area of Durham, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at 901 South priced from $999. Brightleaf on Main has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,157. Here are the most affordable City Center District apartments for rent in Durham, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
901 South1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$999
Brightleaf on MainM1Studio,1BA$1,157
The Lofts at Southside Apartments1 Bedroom Loft1BR,1BA$1,255
West VillageS1D-2Studio,1BA$1,276
Atlas DurhamDaisyStudio,1BA$1,290
WhetstoneA31BR,1BA$1,312
605 West EndGregsonStudio,1BA$1,313
The RamseyS1AStudio,1BA$1,350
GeerHouseS1AStudio,1BA$1,371
American Tobacco Apartments (Old Bull/Noell)Old Bull 1BR1BR,1BA$1,400

Best Value Apartments for Rent in City Center District, NC

As of May 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the City Center District area is the $1.56 price per square foot 1 Bed, 2 baths Model at 107 E Parrish St in the in the Fayetteville Street Corridor neighborhood starting from $2,625. The second greatest value City Center District apartment is the Willard Model at Venable Durham Apartments starting at $2,610 with a $2.39 price per square foot in the Fayetteville Street Corridor neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for City Center District apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
107 E Parrish St1 Bed, 2 baths1BR,2BA$1.56
Venable Durham ApartmentsWillard2BR,2BA$2.39
The Lofts at Southside Apartments2 Bedroom Townhouse2BR,1BA$1.63
American Tobacco Apartments (Old Bull/Noell)Old Bull 2x12BR,1BA$1.84
Peachtree DowntownPeachtree Model2BR,1BA$1.94
901 South2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1.56
Liberty WarehouseA11BR,1BA$2.26
210 Edward St, Unit Apartment 2210 Edward St1BR,1BA$2.00
WhetstoneA21BR,1BA$2.20
Cortland Bull CityBuchanan1BR,1BA$2.53

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
City Center District, Durham, NC

Ranked #22

Among neighborhoods in Durham, NC for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is happy to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Central Durham, NC. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and much more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the City Center District Neighborhood in Durham, NC

Walk Score®

95 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

75 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

60 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap City Center District Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in City Center District?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in City Center District is at Brightleaf on Main listed at $1,157.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom City Center District Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom City Center District Apartment is $999 at 901 South.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom City Center District Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in City Center District is starting from $1,249 at 901 South.

What is the most affordable City Center District Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap City Center District Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at West Village and starts from $2,175.

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