Average Rent in Durham, NC

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Current Versus Historical Durham, NC Rents

Durham rentals average $960 for a studio rental to $2,695 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,990, or roughly $15 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in July 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $363 (21.04%) year-over-year from $1,724 to $2,087. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $289 (-17.16%) year-over-year from $1,684 to $1,395. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $444 (-21.73%) year-over-year from $2,044 to $1,600. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $135 (-6.25%) year-over-year from $2,152 to $2,018. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $12 (-0.43%) year-over-year from $2,707 to $2,695. 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 down by 0.11% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 16.68% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.04% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.00% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.44% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jul 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$16.46	$2,087	$1,724 (21.04%)	$2,843 (-26.58%)
1 BR	$24.74	$1,395	$1,684 (-17.16%)	$1,682 (-17.06%)
2 BR	$17.11	$1,600	$2,044 (-21.73%)	$2,035 (-21.38%)
3 BR	$14.63	$2,018	$2,152 (-6.25%)	$2,135 (-5.49%)
4+ BR	$13.86	$2,695	$2,707 (-0.43%)	$2,517 (7.09%)

Historical Rents in Durham, NC

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Top Cities Near Durham

There are a total of 6 cities nearby Durham. The average rent in Durham is currently $2,123 per month. A total of 2 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Raleigh, NC, with an average rent of $1,850, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Durham, NC is Cary, NC. Monthly rents here are on average $2,300 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 97.92% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 3.41% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Durham, NC are about 3.52% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 10.00% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 6 cities near Durham, NC in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Raleigh, NC	$1,700	$1,250	$1,600	$1,850
Chapel Hill, NC	N/A	$1,659	$1,713	$1,950
Fuquay-Varina, NC	N/A	$900	$1,473	$1,995
Apex, NC	$4,000	$1,385	$1,568	$2,250
Morrisville, NC	$2,100	$1,500	$1,750	$2,295
Cary, NC	$2,375	$1,684	$1,845	$2,300

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 Durham, NC, Wake, NC, and Orange, NC. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,077. That's roughly around $15 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is Durham, NC. Its average rent per month is $2,000. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,100, Orange, NC is the most expensive county by Durham, NC.

Typically, rent for studios in Durham, NC is on par with the other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Durham, NC is on par with the other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Durham, NC is 5.31% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Durham, NC	$960	$1,395	$1,685	$2,000
Wake, NC	$2,095	$1,381	$1,600	$2,077
Orange, NC	N/A	$1,659	$1,748	$2,100

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 $1,998. 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 27604, Raleigh, NC at $1,600 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $2,300 per month is 27502, Wake County, NC.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,475. That's at least $12 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Durham, NC is $1,395 per month. Or in other words, $22 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,550 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	$1,589	$2,190
27519, Cary, NC	$2,400	$1,625	$1,850	$2,300
27560, Morrisville, NC	$2,125	$1,448	$1,795	$2,250
27713, Durham, NC	N/A	$1,100	$1,700	$1,998
27610, Raleigh, NC	$1,900	$1,097	$1,398	$1,895
27502, Wake County, NC	$4,250	$1,456	$1,568	$2,300
27603, Garner, NC	$1,475	$1,535	$2,175	$1,995
27616, Raleigh, NC	N/A	$1,423	$1,550	$1,850
27587, Wake Forest, NC	N/A	$1,385	$1,473	$2,000
27604, Raleigh, NC	$1,145	$1,401	$1,510	$1,600

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 $1,990. 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 $960 and an average price per square feet of $16.46. There are a total of 1 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 $1,395 and an average price per square feet of $24.74. There are a total of 17 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 $1,600 and an average price per square feet of $17.11. There are a total of 62 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 0.21%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.17%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.22%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.06% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Durham, NC?

A reasonable rent price in Durham, NC is around $1,592/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.