Durham, NC rental market
Last updated August 27, 2025
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Durham, NC is $1,900.
$1,900
-$50
-$20
1,175
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $500 to $8,000.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $500 | 10 |
| $600 | 23 |
| $700 | 25 |
| $800 | 38 |
| $900 | 32 |
| $1,000 | 36 |
| $1,100 | 55 |
| $1,200 | 54 |
| $1,300 | 56 |
| $1,400 | 56 |
| $1,500 | 62 |
| $1,600 | 64 |
| $1,700 | 73 |
| $1,800 | 116 |
| $1,900 | 126 |
| $2,000 | 95 |
| $2,100 | 96 |
| $2,200 | 90 |
| $2,300 | 89 |
| $2,400 | 45 |
| $2,500 | 28 |
| $2,600 | 24 |
| $2,700 | 22 |
| $2,800 | 26 |
| $2,900 | 12 |
| $3,000 | 6 |
| $3,100 | 7 |
| $3,200 | 15 |
| $3,300 | 5 |
| $3,400 | 12 |
| $3,500 | 11 |
| $3,600 | 3 |
| $3,700 | 4 |
| $3,800 | 7 |
| $3,900 | 4 |
| $4,000 | 4 |
| $4,100 | 1 |
| $4,200 | 3 |
| $4,300 | 1 |
| $4,400 | 4 |
| $4,500 | 3 |
| $4,600 | 2 |
| $4,700 | 1 |
| $4,800 | 1 |
| $4,900 | 1 |
| $5,000+ | 8 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has decreased by $20 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2024) | This year (2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $1,850 | $1,894 |
| Feb | $1,895 | $1,900 |
| Mar | $1,947 | $1,890 |
| Apr | $1,950 | $1,900 |
| May | $1,940 | $1,925 |
| Jun | $1,950 | $1,950 |
| Jul | $1,950 | $1,915 |
| Aug | $1,950 | $1,950 |
| Sep | $1,925 | No data |
| Oct | $1,895 | No data |
| Nov | $1,885 | No data |
| Dec | $1,875 | No data |
Market temperature
The Durham, NC rental market temperature is COOL. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.
Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.
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Rent in Durham, NC is 10% lower than the national average.
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Frequently asked questions
1. What is the average rent in Durham, NC?
The average rent in Durham, NC is $1,900.
2. How much does it cost to rent a house in Durham, NC?
Houses in Durham, NC rent between $500 - $8,000 with an average rent of $1,900.
3. How has the rent in Durham, NC changed in the last year?
In the last year, the rent in Durham, NC decreased by $20
4. How much has the rent in Durham, NC increased/decreased in the last month?
In the last month, the rent in Durham, NC decreased by $50
5. How many available rentals are there in Durham, NC?
There are currently 1,175 rentals available in Durham, NC.
6. How do rent prices in Durham, NC compare with the national average?
The average rent in Durham, NC is $1,900 — 9.52% lower the national average of $2,100.