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Apartments for Rent in Durham, NC

The cheapest rental in Durham, NC we're tracking starts at $805/mo, with an average asking rent of $1,231/mo across 60 listings. That's about 6% under the NC average of $1,306/mo, on the cheaper side for the state. By size, expect one-bedrooms around $1,204/mo and two-bedrooms around $1,234/mo. Listings are ranked cheapest-first and updated regularly.

Updated Jun 9, 2026

Cheapest
$805
lowest listed rent
Average rent
$1,2316% below NC
across all sizes
Average by sizevs NC typical
Studio$1,307~ NC avg
1 bed$1,2044% below NC
2 bed$1,23413% below NC

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How to find the cheapest place to rent in Durham

60 rentals in Durham, NC

Every size & style, ranked by price

Studio apartment at Vivo Living Durham in Durham, NC
Great deal
Apartment · Durham
$805/mo
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Studio|1 ba|200 ft²

Vivo Living Durham

Vivo Living Durham, Durham

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Studio apartment at Vivo Living Ivy Creek in Durham, NC
Great deal
Apartment · Durham
$925/mo
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Studio|1 ba|306 ft²

Vivo Living Ivy Creek

Vivo Living Ivy Creek, Durham

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1-bedroom apartment at Lakeside Gardens in Durham, NC
Apartment · Durham
$1,025/mo
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1 bd|1 ba|697 ft²

Lakeside Gardens

Lakeside Gardens, Durham

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Renting in Durham, NC: common questions

How much is rent in Durham, NC?
The average asking rent across the 60 listings we track in Durham, NC is $1,231/mo, with the cheapest starting at $805/mo. Prices change often, so confirm current rates on each listing.
What is the cheapest apartment for rent in Durham?
Vivo Living Durham is the lowest-priced rental we're tracking in Durham, NC at $805/mo. We rank every listing cheapest-first so the best-value options are always at the top.
What is the average rent by bedroom in Durham?
Based on the listings we track in Durham, NC: studios around $1,307/mo, one-bedrooms around $1,204/mo, two-bedrooms around $1,234/mo. These are averages and shift with availability.
Is Durham expensive to rent in?
Relatively no. Durham's average rent of $1,231/mo is about 6% below the NC state average of $1,306/mo, making it one of the more affordable markets in the state.

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