What does rent look like in Durham?

Listings in Durham currently range from $516–$1396/mo. Shared rooms $600–$800/mo — Research Triangle pricing. Near Duke University and downtown Durham.

How do I find a roommate in Durham?

11 people are currently looking for roommates in Durham. Post what you need and let people come to you — messaging is free.

What's available in Durham right now?

27 listings: 22 private rooms, 5 shared rooms. New places are added daily.

When should I start looking for housing in Durham?

Start looking 2–3 months before your semester starts. Popular areas fill up by May for August move-in and by October for January.

Can I find housing in Durham before I arrive?

Yes — most international students in Durham secure housing before they land. Browse listings, message hosts, and arrange a video tour through HomiesAbroad from anywhere in the world. Post a listing to get emailed when new rooms in Durham are posted. Everything is free.

Roommates & housing in Durham for students & professionals abroad

Rooms, apartments, roommates, and shared housing for students and professionals in Durham. Browse free listings and curated posts from local housing groups. Get emailed when new listings in Durham fit. Find a flatmate or shared apartment — completely free.

Rent range$516–$1396/moRoom typesPrivate (22)Shared (5)

Durham

$1,179/mo

Single room

Furnished room near IIT

Bucktown

Available from Nov 2026Posted 1mo ago

Priyanka Desai

Replies to 89% · within 3h

Sharing my 3BR house near campus this year

$1,368/mo

Shared room

Sharing my 3BR house near campus this year

Northgate

Available from Nov 2026Posted 2mo ago

Alex Garcia

Replies to 66% · within 1h

$972/mo

Single room

Room for rent in Collegetown

Collegetown, Ithaca

Available from Nov 2026Posted 2mo ago

Meera Shah

Replies to 69% · within 3h

$1,075/mo

Single room

Cozy room in Boulder

Downtown Boulder

Available from Sep 2026Posted 2mo ago

Jessica Taylor

Replies to 74% · within 4h

Private room in North Downtown 2BR, $1050/mo

$990/mo

Single room

Private room in North Downtown 2BR, $1050/mo

North Downtown

Available from Oct 2026Posted 2mo ago

Lisa Anderson

Replies to 86% · within 3h

$1,161/mo

Single room

Cozy Hoboken apartment

Hoboken

Available from Sep 2026Posted 2mo ago

Sarah Smith

Replies to 70% · within 1h

$1,331/mo

Single room

Cozy room in Collegetown

Collegetown

Available from Sep 2026Posted 2mo ago

Daniel Davis

Replies to 67% · within 3h

$835/mo

Shared room

Shared room in Washington Heights

Washington Heights

Available from Oct 2026Posted 2mo ago

David Garcia

Replies to 82% · within 2h

$1,074/mo

Single room

Private room in Willow Glen

Willow Glen, San Jose

Posted 2mo ago

Jessica Lee

Replies to 93% · within 54m

Private room in North Buffalo 3BR, $750/mo

$1,091/mo

Single room

Private room in North Buffalo 3BR, $750/mo

North Buffalo

Available from Oct 2026Posted 2mo ago

Ananya Reddy

Replies to 66% · within 2h

$1,311/mo

Single room

Room in Amherst

Amherst

Posted 2mo ago

Aiden Varma

Replies to 83% · within 3h

$696/mo

Single room

Cozy room in Corvallis

Avery Park

Available from Sep 2026Posted 2mo ago

Emma Anderson

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Frequently asked questions

What does rent look like in Durham?: Listings in Durham currently range from $516–$1396/mo. Shared rooms $600–$800/mo — Research Triangle pricing. Near Duke University and downtown Durham.
What's public transit like in Durham?: GoDurham bus and GoTriangle regional transit.
How do I find a roommate in Durham?: 11 people are currently looking for roommates in Durham. Post what you need and let people come to you — messaging is free.
What's available in Durham right now?: 27 listings: 22 private rooms, 5 shared rooms. New places are added daily.
When should I start looking for housing in Durham?: Start looking 2–3 months before your semester starts. Popular areas fill up by May for August move-in and by October for January.
Can I find housing in Durham before I arrive?: Yes — most international students in Durham secure housing before they land. Browse listings, message hosts, and arrange a video tour through HomiesAbroad from anywhere in the world. Post a listing to get emailed when new rooms in Durham are posted. Everything is free.

How to find roommates & housing in Durham

Near Duke University and downtown Durham. GoDurham bus and GoTriangle regional transit. US leases typically run 12 months with a security deposit. Never send money before a video tour and a signed lease.

Finding a roommate in Durham is one of the easiest ways to lower costs and settle in faster. Share your housing preferences and budget on HomiesAbroad, and connect with other people relocating to Durham. In-app messaging keeps your details private until you're ready to exchange them.