Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Durham Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $400 (47 Rentals)

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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 Dupont Circle priced from $768. Avalon East has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $844. Here are the most affordable Downtown Durham apartments for rent in Durham, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Dupont CircleThe Brightleaf 6001BR,1BA$768
Avalon EastThe Brightleaf 6501BR,1BA$844
Vivo Living DurhamThe CarolinasStudio,1BA$849
Vivo Living Ivy CreekStudioStudio,1BA$859
ReNew West DurhamAugusta1BR,1BA$949
Crossings @ 5011x1 Creekview Classic- Call for Availability1BR,1BA$950
BLU Station ApartmentsOne Bedroom Standard-Call For Availability1BR,1BA$950
Glenbrook East and WestThe Brightleaf GWII 5351BR,1BA$960
Crystal VillageEmerald1BR,1BA$969
University Ridge ApartmentsA6 with Sunroom1BR,1BA$984

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Durham, NC

As of May 04, 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 Eno 1162 Model at Lenox East starting at $1,257 with a $1.08 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
Lenox EastThe Eno 11622BR,2.5BA$1.08
Taylor's PondThe Eno 11622BR,2.5BA$1.20
ReNew DurhamChesapeake2BR,2BA$1.26
Colonial Townhouses- Students save up to 10%!Yorktown2BR,1.5BA$1.35
Pickett Square TownhomesThe Eno 10252BR,2BA$1.34
Juniper Square ApartmentsThe Terrace2BR,1BA$1.35
Monarch ApartmentsOne Bed, One Bath1BR,1BA$1.29
Avalon EastThe Brightleaf 6501BR,1BA$1.30
Dupont CircleThe Brightleaf 6001BR,1BA$1.28

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Durham

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Durham?

There are currently 512 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Durham, NC with pricing that ranges from $550 to $8,732. There are also 245 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Durham ranging from $475 to $6,370.

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 $475 to $6,370 with an average monthly rent of $2,655.

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 $7,233, 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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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

Written by: Sandy Baker

Making the decision to rent is exciting and terrifying at the same time. For many people, there are a lot of unknowns.

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Rise of Digital Nomads: Remote Work Tips for Apartment Renters

Written by: Brandie Parton

As a digital nomad, you no longer call a set address or office building your home for eight hours of the day or more.

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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

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