Average Rent in Durham, NC
9 apartment buildings, 141 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$1,723/mo
Cheapest
$1,201/mo
Properties
9
Units
141
Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 9 properties in Durham, NC.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Durham, NC Rent Prices
All 9 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Legacy at Meridian
1101 Exchange Pl, Durham, NC 27713, USA
Candour House Apartments
1050 Slater Rd, Durham, NC 27703, USA
Creekstone at RTP Apartments
5472 S Miami Blvd, Durham, NC 27703, USA
Alta Davis
615 Corbett St #7109, Durham, NC 27703, USA
Marquis Ellis Crossing
400 Advancement Ave, Durham, NC 27703
Republic Flats
800 Finsbury St, Durham, NC 27703, USA
MAA Nixie
1250 Hitchings Wy, Durham, NC 27703, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Legacy at Meridian 1101 Exchange Pl, Durham, NC 27713, USA | $1,201 | $1,455 | $1.45 | 4.3 (126) | 14 |
| 2 | Candour House Apartments 1050 Slater Rd, Durham, NC 27703, USA | $1,384 | $1,866 | $1.78 | 4 (146) | 22 |
| 3 | Creekstone at RTP Apartments 5472 S Miami Blvd, Durham, NC 27703, USA | $1,400 | $1,638 | $1.54 | 4.3 (155) | 19 |
| 4 | Alta Davis 615 Corbett St #7109, Durham, NC 27703, USA | $1,404 | $1,811 | $1.77 | 4.3 (308) | 13 |
| 5 | Marquis Ellis Crossing 400 Advancement Ave, Durham, NC 27703 | $1,434 | $1,653 | $1.55 | 4.7 (410) | 5 |
| 6 | Republic Flats 800 Finsbury St, Durham, NC 27703, USA | $1,441 | $1,711 | $1.69 | 4 (136) | 27 |
| 7 | MAA Nixie 1250 Hitchings Wy, Durham, NC 27703, USA | $1,508 | $1,766 | $2.17 | 4.8 (206) | 41 |
Explore Each Property
Legacy at Meridian
4.3 (126)1101 Exchange Pl, Durham, NC 27713, USA
Candour House Apartments
4 (146)1050 Slater Rd, Durham, NC 27703, USA
Creekstone at RTP Apartments
4.3 (155)5472 S Miami Blvd, Durham, NC 27703, USA
Alta Davis
4.3 (308)615 Corbett St #7109, Durham, NC 27703, USA
Marquis Ellis Crossing
4.7 (410)400 Advancement Ave, Durham, NC 27703
Republic Flats
4 (136)800 Finsbury St, Durham, NC 27703, USA
Durham, NC Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Durham, NC is $1,723 per month, based on 141 units across 9 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,201 at Legacy at Meridian to $1,508 at MAA Nixie.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,512/mo | $1,384/mo | 13 |
| 1 Bed | $1,521/mo | $1,201/mo | 62 |
| 2 Bed | $1,911/mo | $1,468/mo | 50 |
| 3 Bed | $2,091/mo | $1,871/mo | 16 |
Every price comes directly from each property's leasing system, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Durham, NC, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Durham, NC averages $1,521/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $1,911/mo. At the local median household income of $79,234, that works out to 26% of gross income, near the 30 percent affordability ceiling.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Durham, NC at $1,412/mo. The current tracked market average runs 22% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Durham, NC while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
Who employs renters in Raleigh-Durham
Demand in the Raleigh-Durham rental market is shaped by the metro's largest private and public employers. The following organizations anchor local hiring and influence what renters can pay:
- Duke University
- Duke Health
- IBM
- GlaxoSmithKline
- Research Triangle Institute
Mean one-way commute in Durham, NC is 23 minutes, per the Census ACS, useful context when weighing which properties sit inside reasonable reach of these employers.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Durham, NC?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$69,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $1,723/mo.
Comfortable income
$83,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,201/mo), you need to earn at least $48,000/year.
Median household income in Durham, NC is $79,234 , about 4% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Durham, NC
Overall prices in Durham, NC runs below the national average by about 3% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 97.3, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Durham, NC's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,723 |
| Utilities | $415 |
| Groceries | $523 |
| Transportation | $988 |
| Healthcare | $482 |
| Other goods and services | $771 |
| Estimated total | $4,901/mo |
Population
288,465
Median household income
$79,234
Census median rent
$1,412/mo
Rent as % of income
28.7%
Median age
34.8
Mean commute
23 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
Compare
Nearby cities in North Carolina
How Durham, NC rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Durham, NC | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte, NC | $2,375 | +38% | 32 |
| Cary, NC | $2,103 | +22% | 32 |
| Morrisville, NC | $1,712 | -1% | 26 |
| Raleigh, NC | $1,653 | -4% | 22 |
| Wilmington, NC | $1,430 | -17% | 11 |
| Winston Salem, NC | $1,910 | +11% | 9 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Durham, NC?
The average rent in Durham, NC is $1,723 per month, based on 141 units across 9 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are updated every morning through our proprietary data sourcing.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Durham, NC?
The lowest available rent in Durham, NC starts at $1,201 per month. Availability changes daily as leasing data is refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Durham, NC?
1-bedroom apartments in Durham, NC average $1,521/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,201/mo across 62 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Durham, NC?
2-bedroom apartments in Durham, NC average $1,911/mo. Units start from $1,468/mo across 50 units currently listed.
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