Durham, NC rental market

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Last updated February 4, 2026

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Durham, NC is $1,895.

Average rent

$1,895

Month-over-month change

-$5

Year-over-year change

$0

Available rentals

1,110

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $500 to $7,500.

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Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$50011
$60019
$70016
$80029
$90033
$1,00031
$1,10061
$1,20060
$1,30061
$1,40072
$1,50056
$1,60065
$1,70080
$1,800117
$1,900120
$2,00078
$2,10081
$2,20057
$2,30041
$2,40051
$2,50038
$2,60030
$2,70021
$2,80022
$2,90019
$3,00013
$3,10012
$3,20017
$3,3005
$3,40013
$3,5008
$3,6003
$3,7004
$3,80010
$3,9007
$4,0005
$4,1004
$4,2005
$4,3003
$4,4003
$4,5004
$4,6004
$4,7003
$4,8003
$5,000+13

Average rent price over time

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Average rent price over time
Last year (2025)This year (2026)
Jan$1,894$1,895
Feb$1,900$1,895
Mar$1,890No data
Apr$1,900No data
May$1,925No data
Jun$1,950No data
Jul$1,915No data
Aug$1,950No data
Sep$1,900No data
Oct$1,895No data
Nov$1,900No data
Dec$1,895No 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.

cool

Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in Durham, NC is 5% 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 $1,895.

2. What is the average rent for a studio apartment in Durham, NC?

The average rent for a studio apartment in Durham, NC is $1,387 per month.

3. What is the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Durham, NC?

The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Durham, NC is $1,200 per month.

4. What is the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Durham, NC?

The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Durham, NC is $1,500 per month.

5. What is the average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Durham, NC?

The average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Durham, NC is $1,995 per month.

6. What is the average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Durham, NC?

The average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Durham, NC is $3,700 per month.

7. How much does it cost to rent a house in Durham, NC?

Houses in Durham, NC rent between $500 - $7,500 with an average rent of $1,895.

8. How has the rent in Durham, NC changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in Durham, NC did not change.

9. 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 $5

10. How many available rentals are there in Durham, NC?

There are currently 1,110 rentals available in Durham, NC.

11. How do rent prices in Durham, NC compare with the national average?

The average rent in Durham, NC is $1,895 — 5.01% lower the national average of $1,995.