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

Brightleaf on Main

1707 Rosetta Dr

927 Washington St

10 Fisher Pl

BullHouse

Atlas Durham

808 W Markham Ave

Foster on the Park Apartments
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605 West End

Liberty Warehouse

The Ramsey

GeerHouse

204 E Markham Ave

American Tobacco Apartments (Old Bull/Noell)

Rigsbee Collection

210 Edward St, Unit Apartment 2

1802 N Alston Ave
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912 Rome Ave

Aura 509

Camden Durham

807 West Trinity Avenue, Unit 246

538 Green St
City Center District, Durham, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in City Center District?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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City Center District Studio Apartments | $1,683 | $1,157 | $3,878 |
City Center District 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,046 | $999 | $4,150 |
City Center District 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,920 | $1,249 | $8,732 |
City Center District 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,991 | $2,003 | $7,539 |
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There are currently 33 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the City Center District Neighborhood of Durham, NC.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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901 South | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
Brightleaf on Main | M1 | Studio,1BA | $1,157 |
The Lofts at Southside Apartments | 1 Bedroom Loft | 1BR,1BA | $1,255 |
West Village | S1D-2 | Studio,1BA | $1,276 |
Atlas Durham | Daisy | Studio,1BA | $1,290 |
Whetstone | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $1,312 |
605 West End | Gregson | Studio,1BA | $1,313 |
The Ramsey | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,350 |
GeerHouse | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,371 |
American Tobacco Apartments (Old Bull/Noell) | Old Bull 1BR | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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107 E Parrish St | 1 Bed, 2 baths | 1BR,2BA | $1.56 |
Venable Durham Apartments | Willard | 2BR,2BA | $2.39 |
The Lofts at Southside Apartments | 2 Bedroom Townhouse | 2BR,1BA | $1.63 |
American Tobacco Apartments (Old Bull/Noell) | Old Bull 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.84 |
Peachtree Downtown | Peachtree Model | 2BR,1BA | $1.94 |
901 South | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.56 |
Liberty Warehouse | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.26 |
210 Edward St, Unit Apartment 2 | 210 Edward St | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
Whetstone | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $2.20 |
Cortland Bull City | Buchanan | 1BR,1BA | $2.53 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCity Center District, Durham, NC
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Among neighborhoods in Durham, NC for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
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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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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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