Average Rent in Durham, NC

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Current Versus Historical Durham, NC Rents

Durham rentals average $0 for a studio rental to $2,860 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,950, or roughly $1 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in January 2025, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $609 (-24.57%) year-over-year from $2,479 to $1,870. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $6 (-0.36%) year-over-year from $1,684 to $1,678. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $465 (-22.78%) year-over-year from $2,040 to $1,575. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $157 (-7.30%) year-over-year from $2,152 to $1,995. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $525 (21.21%) year-over-year from $2,475 to $3,000. 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 2.18% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 14.81% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 7.70% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.80% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 18.58% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jan 2025 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$2.35	$1,678	$1,684 (-0.36%)	$1,684 (-0.36%)
2 BR	$1.66	$1,575	$2,040 (-22.78%)	$2,040 (-22.78%)
3 BR	$1.23	$1,995	$2,152 (-7.30%)	$2,041 (-2.24%)
4+ BR	$1.21	$3,000	$2,475 (21.21%)	$2,216 (35.39%)

Historical Rents in Durham, NC

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Top Cities Near Durham

There are a total of 3 cities nearby Durham. The average rent in Durham is currently $2,195 per month. Only one city nearby has an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Raleigh, NC, with an average rent of $1,895, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Durham, NC is Morrisville, 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. One bedrooms are about 7.25% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Durham, NC are about 15.31% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 7.77% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 3 cities near Durham, NC in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Raleigh, NC	$2,173	$1,230	$1,695	$1,895
Cary, NC	N/A	$1,585	$1,845	$2,195
Morrisville, NC	N/A	$1,502	$2,200	$2,300

Top Neighborhoods Near Durham

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Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Counties Near Durham

Some of these counties include Durham, NC, Wake, NC, and Orange, NC. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,000. That's roughly around $1 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is Wake, NC. It's 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 inf% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Durham, NC is 9.00% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Durham, NC is 5.94% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Durham, NC	N/A	$1,526	$1,650	$2,000
Wake, NC	$2,050	$1,338	$1,695	$2,000
Orange, NC	$1,175	$1,717	$1,750	$2,100

Top Zipcodes Near Durham

There are a total of 3 zipcodes in or near Durham, NC. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,200.

The following chart includes the top 3 zipcodes in Durham, NC. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
27519, Cary, NC	N/A	$1,526	$2,248	$2,275
27560, Morrisville, NC	N/A	$1,502	$2,150	$2,200
27606, Wake County, NC	N/A	$600	$1,350	$1,525

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 $1,950. 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 $0 and an average price per square feet of $0.00. 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 $1,400 and an average price per square feet of $2.35. 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 $1.66. There are a total of 36 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 -0.25%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.00%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.23%, and 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 $1,560/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.