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Downtown Durham, Durham, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Durham Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Durham area of Durham, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at The Lofts at Southside Apartments priced from $525. Dupont Circle has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $693. Here are the most affordable Downtown Durham apartments for rent in Durham, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Lofts at Southside Apartments1 Bedroom Tax Credit***1BR,1BA$525
Dupont CircleThe Brightleaf 6001BR,1BA$693
Avalon EastThe Brightleaf 6501BR,1BA$834
Vivo Living DurhamThe CarolinasStudio,1BA$849
Lenox EastThe Brightleaf 7001BR,1BA$854
Vivo Living Ivy CreekStudioStudio,1BA$859
BLU Station ApartmentsOne Bedroom Standard-Call For Availability1BR,1BA$950
Crossings @ 5011x1 Creekview Classic- Call for Availability1BR,1BA$950
Crystal VillageEmerald1BR,1BA$969
Monarch ApartmentsOne Bed, One Bath1BR,1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Durham, NC

As of April 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Durham area is the $1.29 price per square foot Raritan Model at Braxton Townhomes in the in the Fayetteville Street Corridor neighborhood starting from $2,399. The second greatest value Downtown Durham apartment is the The Williamsburg Model at The Mews Apartments and Townhomes starting at $1,292 with a $1.10 price per square foot in the Downtown Durham neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Durham apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Braxton TownhomesRaritan3BR,2.5BA$1.29
The Mews Apartments and TownhomesThe Williamsburg2BR,1.5BA$1.10
Colonial Townhouses- Students save up to 10%!Yorktown2BR,1.5BA$1.34
Pickett Square TownhomesThe Eno 10252BR,2BA$1.38
Juniper Square ApartmentsThe Terrace2BR,1BA$1.35
Mission University PinesA31BR,1BA$1.38
Monarch ApartmentsOne Bed, One Bath1BR,1BA$1.29
Lenox EastThe Brightleaf 6501BR,1BA$1.32
Avalon EastThe Brightleaf 6501BR,1BA$1.28
Dupont CircleThe Brightleaf 6001BR,1BA$1.16

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Durham

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Durham?

There are currently 507 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Durham, NC with pricing that ranges from $550 to $7,539. There are also 221 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Durham ranging from $800 to $5,875.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Durham?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Durham ranges from $800 to $5,875 with an average monthly rent of $2,194.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Downtown Durham?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Durham range from $1,294 to $7,539, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $950 to $5,875. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,645 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,611.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.