Downtown Durham

Durham, NC

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Downtown Durham - Durham, NC

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Industrial chic in a charming small-town setting

Busy Great Location Breweries Shopping Entertainment Charming

Downtown Durham is the heart of the city and is known for its top-notch eateries, breweries, and shops like Bull City Burger and Brewery on East Parrish Street. This buzzing downtown district also features revitalized industrial areas like the American Tobacco Historic District. Downtown Durham is home to the Durham Bulls Athletic Park, the Carolina Theatre, and Brightleaf Square, a trendy shopping and dining area in historic brick tobacco warehouses. Downtown is very family-friendly, offering several community parks and great schools nearby. Apartments range from affordable to upscale, so there’s something for everyone.

Rent Trends

As of February 2025, the average apartment rent in Downtown Durham is $1,463 for one bedroom, $2,028 for two bedrooms, and $2,340 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Downtown Durham has increased by 1.4% in the past year.

  • 1 BR

  • 494 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,463/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 805 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,028/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 982 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,340/month

    Average Rent

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Duke Gardens
  • Duke Lemur Center
  • North Carolina Museum of Life and Science
  • The Mountains to the Sea Trail
  • Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area

Airports

  • Raleigh-Durham International

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