Average Rent in East Durham, Durham, NC

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Current Versus Historical East Durham, Durham, NC Rents

East Durham rentals average $875 for a 1-bedroom rental to $2,197 for a 3-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,695, or roughly $19 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in June 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $0 (0.00%) year-over-year from $1,295 to $1,295. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $322 (-26.90%) year-over-year from $1,197 to $875. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $81 (6.52%) year-over-year from $1,242 to $1,323. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $334 (17.91%) year-over-year from $1,863 to $2,197. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $776 (-26.08%) year-over-year from $2,976 to $2,200. 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 0.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 11.19% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 6.38% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jun 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$18.75	$875	$1,197 (-26.90%)	$1,355 (-35.42%)
2 BR	$19.35	$1,323	$1,242 (6.52%)	$1,108 (19.41%)
3 BR	N/A	$2,197	$1,863 (17.91%)	$1,903 (15.48%)

Historical Rents in East Durham, Durham, NC

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Top Cities Near East Durham

There are a total of 6 cities nearby East Durham. The average rent in East Durham is currently $2,088 per month. Our records show that Chapel Hill, NC, with an average rent of $1,848, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near East Durham, Durham, NC is Cary, NC. Monthly rents here are on average $2,295 per month.

Let's compare East Durham, Durham, NC's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 101.49% more affordable. Two bedrooms in East Durham, Durham, NC are about 17.07% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 2.14% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 6 cities near East Durham, Durham, NC in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Chapel Hill, NC	$1,240	$1,706	$1,700	$1,848
Raleigh, NC	$1,666	$1,820	$1,650	$1,850
Durham, NC	$2,101	$2,196	$1,700	$2,025
Apex, NC	N/A	$1,348	$1,695	$2,150
Morrisville, NC	$2,200	$1,500	$1,625	$2,250
Cary, NC	$2,253	$1,941	$1,763	$2,295

Top Neighborhoods Near East Durham

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Counties Near East Durham

There are a total of 4 counties located by East Durham, Durham, NC. Some of these counties include Orange, NC, Wake, NC, and Durham, NC. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,074. That's roughly around $16 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is Orange, NC. Its average rent per month is $1,993. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,295, Chatham, NC is the most expensive county by East Durham, Durham, NC.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in East Durham, Durham, NC is 97.03% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in East Durham, Durham, NC is 15.34% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Orange, NC	$1,240	$1,706	$1,795	$1,993
Wake, NC	$2,098	$1,742	$1,645	$2,063
Durham, NC	$2,101	$2,093	$1,700	$2,085
Chatham, NC	N/A	$1,200	$1,500	$2,295

Top Zipcodes Near East Durham

There are a total of 13 zipcodes in or near East Durham, Durham, NC. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,000. One zipcode has 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 $1,540 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 $1,625. 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 East Durham, Durham, NC is $1,440 per month. Or in other words, $22 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,643 per month. Which comes out to $16 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in East Durham, 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	$1,254	$1,695	$2,100
27705, Durham County, NC	$799	$1,398	$1,643	$1,863
27713, Durham, NC	N/A	$1,100	$1,600	$2,095
27560, Morrisville, NC	$2,150	$1,454	$1,750	$2,200
27519, Cary, NC	$2,400	$1,683	$1,973	$2,395
27587, Wake Forest, NC	N/A	$1,423	$1,723	$2,195
27502, Wake County, NC	$4,500	$1,440	$1,695	$2,250
27606, Wake County, NC	$1,625	$910	$1,398	$1,540
27616, Raleigh, NC	N/A	$1,524	$1,600	$1,875
27604, Raleigh, NC	$1,665	$1,952	$1,532	$1,742

Frequently Asked Questions - East Durham Average Rents

What is the average rent price in East Durham, Durham, NC?

The average monthly rental price for East Durham, Durham, NC apartments for rent is approximately $1,695. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do East Durham, 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 East Durham, Durham, NC.

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

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $875 and an average price per square feet of $18.75. There are a total of 1 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in East Durham.

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

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,450 and an average price per square feet of $19.35. There are a total of 3 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in East Durham.

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

Rent prices for rentals in East Durham, Durham, NC can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.00%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.27%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.07%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.18% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in East Durham, Durham, NC?

A reasonable rent price in East Durham, Durham, NC is around $1,356/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.