What is the average apartment size in Durham?

The average size for a Durham, NC apartment is 931 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Durham?

As of Oct / 2025, the average rent in Durham is $1,529 per month, a 0.74% decrease from last year’s average of $1,540.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Durham?

In Durham, studios rent for $1,349 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,390 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $1,609 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $1,901 per month

What is the average apartment size in Durham?

The typical apartment in Durham offers about 931 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Durham?

Studio apartments in Durham average 559 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 737 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,066 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,345 sq. ft.

What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Durham?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Durham include Woodcroft ($1,140/month), Wellons Village ($1,161/month), and American Village ($1,175/month), all below the citywide average of $1,529.

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Durham?

The most expensive neighborhoods in Durham are Warehouse District ($1,948/month), Old West Durham ($2,084/month), and Central Park ($2,256/month), often due to premium locations and high-end amenities.

Durham, NC Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Durham?

The typical rent budget in Durham ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 51% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Durham?

In Durham, 48% of households rent while 52% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: November 18, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Durham is $1,529, a 0.74% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,540.

Studio Apartments at $1,349 offer the most budget-friendly option with 559 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 737 square feet for $1,390, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,609 offer 1,066 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,345 sq ft) for $1,901, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Durham, NC

Last updated: November 18, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,529	931 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,349	559 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,390	737 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,609	1,066 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,901	1,345 sq. ft.

Durham, NC rent trends

Rental prices in Durham, NC have decreased by 0.74% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,540 to $1,529.

What's the typical rent budget in Durham, NC?

The largest share of rentals in Durham, NC (51%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Durham, NC?

59,435 or 48% of the households in Durham, NC are renter-occupied while 63,883 or 52% are owner-occupied.

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Most affordable neighborhoods in Durham?

Woodcroft $1,140/month

Wellons Village $1,161/month

American Village $1,175/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,529/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Durham?

Warehouse District $1,948/month

Old West Durham $2,084/month

Central Park $2,256/month

These neighborhoods typically command higher rents due to location, amenities, and demand.

Average Rent in Durham, NC By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Central Park	$2,256
Old West Durham	$2,084
Warehouse District	$1,948
Old North Durham	$1,892
Downtown Durham	$1,844
Parc at University	$1,753
Wynterfield	$1,631
Ravenstone	$1,630
Crest Street	$1,597
Omah Street	$1,594
Research Triangle Park	$1,545
Chapel Hill Road	$1,512
Summer Meadow	$1,499
Croasdaile Farm	$1,462
Westgate Townes	$1,456
Penrith	$1,433
Emorywood Estates	$1,375
Parkwood	$1,316
Valley Run	$1,288
Crooked Creek	$1,265
Highgate	$1,239
North Carolina Central University	$1,235
Scarsdale Village	$1,196
American Village	$1,175
Wellons Village	$1,161
Woodcroft	$1,140

Durham | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in American Village is 48% lower than in Central Park

$1,175

American Village rent is 23% lower than Durham average

Average Rent $1,175

$2,256

Central Park rent is 48% higher than Durham average

Average Rent $2,256

How Durham Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Durham	$1,529
Charlotte	$1,655
Raleigh	$1,579
Fayetteville	$1,294
Winston - Salem	$1,290
Greensboro	$1,322
Wilmington	$1,619
Concord	$1,534
Cary	$1,625
Hickory	$1,489
Asheville	$1,698
Morrisville	$1,659
Apex	$1,651
Chapel Hill, NC	$1,774
Wake Forest, NC	$1,646
Garner, NC	$1,451
Holly Springs, NC	$1,686
Knightdale, NC	$1,533
Mebane, NC	$1,414
Creedmoor, NC	$1,414
Hillsborough, NC	$1,508

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Durham apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.