What's the average rent in Durham, NC?

Rental Market Trends in Durham, NC

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of July 2026, the average rent in Durham, NC is $1,913 per month, which is 2% lower than the national average rent of $1,951 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$1,913

-1.9%-$37 decrease month-over-month

-1.6%-$32 decrease year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

1,186

APARTMENTS

$1,379

HOUSES

$2,200

TOWNHOUSES

$2,006

As of July 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Durham, NC at $1,379 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $2,200 per month. Townhomes average $2,006 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,213
2 Bedrooms	$1,600
3 Bedrooms	$2,095
4 Bedrooms	$2,400
All	$1,950

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Durham, NC is $1,213 per month, followed by $1,600 for a 2 bedroom rental, $2,095 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $2,400 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,100
2 Bedrooms	$1,795
3 Bedrooms	$2,045
4 Bedrooms	$2,395
All	$2,045

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom townhome in Durham, NC is $1,100 per month, followed by $1,795 for a 2 bedroom townhome, $2,045 for a 3 bedroom townhome, and $2,395 for a 4 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,340
2 Bedrooms	$1,495
3 Bedrooms	$2,006
4 Bedrooms	$1,061
All	$1,495

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Durham, NC is $1,340 per month, followed by $1,495 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $2,006 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $1,061 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$750
2 Bedrooms	$1,795
3 Bedrooms	$2,175
4 Bedrooms	$2,500
All	$2,195

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Durham, NC is $750 per month, followed by $1,795 for a 2 bedroom house, $2,175 for a 3 bedroom house, and $2,500 for a 4 bedroom house.