What's the average rent in Durham, NC?

Rental Market Trends in Durham, NC

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of October 2026, the average rent in Durham, NC is $1,855 per month, which is 5% lower than the national average rent of $1,948 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$1,855

-1.3%-$24 decrease month-over-month

-2.1%-$40 decrease year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

1,164

APARTMENTS

$1,330

HOUSES

$2,100

TOWNHOUSES

$1,995

As of October 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Durham, NC at $1,330 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $2,100 per month. Townhomes average $1,995 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,194
2 Bedrooms	$1,548
3 Bedrooms	$2,000
4 Bedrooms	$2,450
All	$1,855

As of October 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Durham, NC is $1,194 per month, followed by $1,548 for a 2 bedroom rental, $2,000 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $2,450 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,150
2 Bedrooms	$1,640
3 Bedrooms	$1,999
4 Bedrooms	$2,450
All	$1,995

As of October 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom townhome in Durham, NC is $1,150 per month, followed by $1,640 for a 2 bedroom townhome, $1,999 for a 3 bedroom townhome, and $2,450 for a 4 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,245
2 Bedrooms	$1,395
3 Bedrooms	$2,500
4 Bedrooms	$2,450
All	$1,450

As of October 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Durham, NC is $1,245 per month, followed by $1,395 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $2,500 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $2,450 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$695
2 Bedrooms	$1,700
3 Bedrooms	$2,078
4 Bedrooms	$2,475
All	$2,100

As of October 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Durham, NC is $695 per month, followed by $1,700 for a 2 bedroom house, $2,078 for a 3 bedroom house, and $2,475 for a 4 bedroom house.