What's the average rent in Durham, NC?

Rental Market Trends in Durham, NC

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of May 2026, the average rent in Durham, NC is $1,867 per month, which is 3% lower than the national average rent of $1,930 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$1,867

-0.4%-$8 decrease month-over-month

-4.3%-$83 decrease year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

1,119

APARTMENTS

$1,230

HOUSES

$2,125

TOWNHOUSES

$1,950

As of May 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Durham, NC at $1,230 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $2,125 per month. Townhomes average $1,950 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,208
2 Bedrooms	$1,595
3 Bedrooms	$2,050
4 Bedrooms	$2,400
All	$1,900

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Durham, NC is $1,208 per month, followed by $1,595 for a 2 bedroom rental, $2,050 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $2,400 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,575
2 Bedrooms	$1,695
3 Bedrooms	$2,000
4 Bedrooms	$2,395
All	$1,995

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom townhome in Durham, NC is $1,575 per month, followed by $1,695 for a 2 bedroom townhome, $2,000 for a 3 bedroom townhome, and $2,395 for a 4 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,256
2 Bedrooms	$1,492
3 Bedrooms	$2,000
4 Bedrooms	$1,113
All	$1,495

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Durham, NC is $1,256 per month, followed by $1,492 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $2,000 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $1,113 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$725
2 Bedrooms	$1,799
3 Bedrooms	$2,186
4 Bedrooms	$2,495
All	$2,150

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Durham, NC is $725 per month, followed by $1,799 for a 2 bedroom house, $2,186 for a 3 bedroom house, and $2,495 for a 4 bedroom house.