Apartments for Rent in Durham, NC

Prices and availability in Durham, NC were last updated on 1 Nov 2026.

The best apartments in Durham, NC are: Alden Place at South Square, University Ridge Apartments, Woodland Creek Townhomes and Apartments, Ellis Station and Park Ridge Estates.

The average rent in Durham, NC is $1,534.

The price range for a studio apartment in Durham, NC is between $857 and $4,039.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Durham, NC is between $890 and $4,619.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Durham, NC is between $914 and $7,145.

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Durham, NC is between $660 and $7,145.

In Durham, 48% of the residents are renting compared to 52% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 16% of Durham's rentals, 65% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 18% are single-family rentals.

The average age of rental buildings in Durham is 27 years old, with 53% being newer apartment buildings completed since 2000. The average height of apartment buildings in the city is 4 stories, of which 86% are garden-style apartment communities, 20% are mid-sized buildings, and 1% are high-rises. These characteristics describe large-scale apartment communities of 50 apartments or more.

Studio apartments in Durham are around 2% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 43% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 45% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.