← Rent by cityTypical monthly rent in Durham, NC, over the past three years
Rent in Durham, NC
Data as of August 2026 · Zillow Observed Rent Index
Typical rent
$1,659
1-year change
+1.8%
3-year change
+3.6%
Metro, 1-year change
+1.3%
Rents in Durham rose +1.8%, slower than the US overall (+2.5%). An increase much above +1.8% is worth questioning.
Typical rent in Durham, past 3 years
All unit sizes, monthly
Show as a table
| Month | Typical rent |
|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | $1,659 |
| Jul 2026 | $1,654 |
| Jun 2026 | $1,648 |
| May 2026 | $1,649 |
| Apr 2026 | $1,640 |
| Mar 2026 | $1,632 |
| Feb 2026 | $1,620 |
| Jan 2026 | $1,615 |
| Dec 2025 | $1,605 |
| Nov 2025 | $1,602 |
| Oct 2025 | $1,602 |
| Sep 2025 | $1,615 |
| Aug 2025 | $1,630 |
| Jul 2025 | $1,638 |
| Jun 2025 | $1,637 |
| May 2025 | $1,625 |
| Apr 2025 | $1,616 |
| Mar 2025 | $1,607 |
| Feb 2025 | $1,596 |
| Jan 2025 | $1,589 |
| Dec 2024 | $1,580 |
| Nov 2024 | $1,583 |
| Oct 2024 | $1,593 |
| Sep 2024 | $1,612 |
| Aug 2024 | $1,629 |
| Jul 2024 | $1,631 |
| Jun 2024 | $1,631 |
| May 2024 | $1,619 |
| Apr 2024 | $1,615 |
| Mar 2024 | $1,604 |
| Feb 2024 | $1,600 |
| Jan 2024 | $1,587 |
| Dec 2023 | $1,587 |
| Nov 2023 | $1,584 |
| Oct 2023 | $1,592 |
| Sep 2023 | $1,588 |
| Aug 2023 | $1,602 |
Estimated typical rent by size
| Studio | $1,570 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,580 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,580 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,760 |
| 4+ bedrooms | $2,480 |
City typical rent × NC bedroom ratios from the Census American Community Survey. Rough guide only.
Check your own increase
ZIP-level trends can differ a lot from the city average.
By ZIP code
| ZIP | Typical rent | 1-year change |
|---|---|---|
| 27701 | $1,709 | +1.8% |
| 27703 | $1,839 | +2.1% |
| 27704 | $1,790 | +3.2% |
| 27705 | $1,599 | +1.2% |
| 27707 | $1,450 | +1.7% |
| 27709 | $1,608 | – |
| 27713 | $1,562 | +3.2% |
Negotiating a renewal in Durham
- Check your own ZIP, not just the city: in Durham, ZIP-level changes over the past year range from +1.2% to +3.2%.
- Start 60–90 days before your lease ends, before you're short on time to look elsewhere.
- Lead with wanting to stay, then the numbers: your increase next to the local trend, with the source named.
- Name a specific number, and offer something in return, like a longer lease, if you can.
- Get any agreement in writing before you sign the renewal.