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Rent Prices in Durham, NC
Median gross rent (rent plus utilities) by number of bedrooms. American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
- Median rent
- $1,508/mo
- North Carolina $1,228/mo
- 2-bedroom median rent
- $1,524/mo
- North Carolina $1,164/mo
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 48.5%
- North Carolina 48.9%
- Renter households
- 60,347
- North Carolina 1,428,852
Median rent by number of bedrooms
Gross rent: contract rent plus utilities
| Bedrooms | Median rent |
|---|---|
| Studio (no bedroom) | $1,379/mo |
| 1 bedroom | $1,330/mo |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,524/mo |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,795/mo |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,029/mo |
| 5 or more bedrooms | $2,464/mo |
Rent as a share of income
Renter households where the share could be computed
- Pay 30% or more of income27,92348.5%
- Pay 50% or more of income13,22522.9%
The median renter household spends 29.4% of its income on rent.
HUD Fair Market Rent, fiscal year 2027
Durham-Chapel Hill, NC HUD Metro FMR Area
2 bedrooms: $1,745/mo. HUD Fair Market Rent is used for housing assistance and is not an asking rent.
How it compares
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| Area | Median rent | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms | Renters paying 30%+ of income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durham, NC | $1,508/mo | $1,330/mo | $1,524/mo | $1,795/mo | 48.5% |
| Durham County | $1,508/mo | $1,335/mo | $1,514/mo | $1,778/mo | 48.4% |
| North Carolina | $1,228/mo | $1,155/mo | $1,164/mo | $1,321/mo | 48.9% |
| United States | $1,413/mo | $1,235/mo | $1,407/mo | $1,584/mo | 51.1% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median rent in Durham, NC?
- The median gross rent in Durham, NC is $1,508 a month, and a typical 2-bedroom rents for $1,524/mo.
- How does Durham compare with North Carolina?
- The median rent in Durham is $1,508/mo, compared with $1,228/mo for North Carolina as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates