Average Rent in Durham, NC

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Current Versus Historical Durham, NC Rents

Durham rentals average $2,087 for a studio rental to $2,623 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,000, or roughly $15 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in August 2026, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $307 (17.25%) year-over-year from $1,780 to $2,087. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $507 (30.11%) year-over-year from $1,684 to $2,191. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $342 (-16.73%) year-over-year from $2,042 to $1,700. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $157 (-7.30%) year-over-year from $2,152 to $1,995. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $27 (-1.01%) year-over-year from $2,649 to $2,623. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone up by 0.59% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 15.44% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.15% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.59% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.01% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Aug 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$29.19	$2,087	$1,780 (17.25%)	$2,718 (-23.21%)
1 BR	$18.85	$2,191	$1,684 (30.11%)	$1,684 (30.11%)
2 BR	$17.15	$1,700	$2,042 (-16.73%)	$2,035 (-16.46%)
3 BR	$14.76	$1,995	$2,152 (-7.30%)	$2,152 (-7.30%)
4+ BR	$13.36	$2,623	$2,649 (-1.01%)	$2,448 (7.12%)

Historical Rents in Durham, NC

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Top Cities Near Durham

There are a total of 5 cities nearby Durham. The average rent in Durham is currently $2,100 per month. A total of 2 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Chapel Hill, NC, with an average rent of $1,800, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Durham, NC is Apex, NC. Monthly rents here are on average $2,295 per month.

Let's compare Durham, NC's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Durham, NC is 0.62% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 27.93% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Durham, NC are about 2.94% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 7.77% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 5 cities near Durham, NC in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Chapel Hill, NC	N/A	$1,579	$1,650	$1,800
Raleigh, NC	$1,666	$1,650	$1,645	$1,850
Wake Forest, NC	$2,100	$1,295	$1,375	$2,100
Cary, NC	$2,400	$1,941	$1,800	$2,295
Apex, NC	$3,000	$1,352	$1,700	$2,295

Top Neighborhoods Near Durham

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Counties Near Durham

There are a total of 3 counties located by Durham, NC. Some of these counties include Orange, NC, Wake, NC, and Durham, NC. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,050. That's roughly around $15 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is Orange, NC. Its average rent per month is $2,048. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,095, Durham, NC is the most expensive county by Durham, NC.

Typically, rent for studios in Durham, NC is 5.37% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Durham, NC is 26.63% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Durham, NC is on par with the other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Orange, NC	N/A	$1,563	$1,762	$2,048
Wake, NC	$1,975	$1,608	$1,645	$2,050
Durham, NC	$2,087	$1,830	$1,700	$2,095

Top Zipcodes Near Durham

There are a total of 13 zipcodes in or near Durham, NC. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,100. A total of 5 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 27606, Wake County, NC at $1,548 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $2,395 per month is 27519, Cary, NC.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,994. That's at least $13 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Durham, NC is $1,450 per month. Or in other words, $24 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,650 per month. Which comes out to $16 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Durham, NC. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
27703, Durham County, NC	N/A	$1,395	$1,650	$2,149
27519, Cary, NC	$2,425	$1,590	$1,850	$2,395
27560, Morrisville, NC	$1,988	$1,448	$1,775	$2,200
27713, Durham, NC	N/A	$1,100	$1,700	$2,100
27610, Raleigh, NC	$1,875	$1,820	$1,425	$1,820
27502, Wake County, NC	$3,000	$1,529	$1,800	$2,300
27603, Garner, NC	$2,000	$1,773	$2,150	$2,050
27616, Raleigh, NC	$2,050	$1,450	$1,575	$1,913
27587, Wake Forest, NC	$2,100	$1,273	$1,400	$2,150
27604, Raleigh, NC	$1,665	$1,500	$1,500	$1,700

Frequently Asked Questions - Durham Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Durham, NC?

The average monthly rental price for Durham, NC apartments for rent is approximately $2,000. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Durham, NC rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Durham, NC.

How much is a studio apartment in Durham, NC?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $2,087 and an average price per square feet of $29.19. There are a total of 13 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Durham.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Durham, NC?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,191 and an average price per square feet of $18.85. There are a total of 35 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Durham.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Durham, NC?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,700 and an average price per square feet of $17.15. There are a total of 80 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Durham.

How have rent prices in Durham, NC changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Durham, NC can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.17%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.30%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.17%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.07% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Durham, NC?

A reasonable rent price in Durham, NC is around $1,600/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.