What is the average apartment size in Downtown Durham, Durham, NC?

The average size for a Downtown Durham, Durham, NC apartment is 853 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 Downtown Durham?

As of Oct / 2025, the average rent in Downtown Durham is $1,844 per month, a 2.63% increase from last year’s average of $1,797.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Downtown Durham?

In Downtown Durham, studios rent for $1,376 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,581 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $2,304 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $3,528 per month

What is the average apartment size in Downtown Durham?

The typical apartment in Downtown Durham offers about 853 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Downtown Durham?

Studio apartments in Downtown Durham average 544 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 694 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,157 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,564 sq. ft.

Downtown Durham, Durham, NC Rental Market Trends

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

The typical rent budget in Downtown Durham ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 41% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Downtown Durham?

In Downtown Durham, 71% of households rent while 29% 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 Downtown Durham is $1,844, a 2.63% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,797.

Studio Apartments at $1,376 offer the most budget-friendly option with 544 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 694 square feet for $1,581, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,304 offer 1,157 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,564 sq ft) for $3,528, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Downtown Durham, Durham, NC

Last updated: November 18, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,844	853 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,376	544 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,581	694 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,304	1,157 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$3,528	1,564 sq. ft.

Downtown Durham, Durham, NC rent trends

Rental prices in Downtown Durham, Durham, NC have increased by 2.63% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,797 to $1,844.

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

The largest share of rentals in Downtown Durham, Durham, NC (41%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Downtown Durham, Durham, NC?

8,331 or 71% of the households in Downtown Durham, Durham, NC are renter-occupied while 3,456 or 29% are owner-occupied.

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Most affordable neighborhoods in Downtown 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 Downtown 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 Downtown Durham is 57% higher than in American Village

$1,844

Downtown Durham rent is the same as Durham average

Average Rent $1,844

$1,175

American Village rent is 36% lower than Durham average

Average Rent $1,175

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 Downtown 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.