Downtown Apartments for Rent

Downtown Durham is the central community to Durham, North Carolina. Made up of six downtown districts, this area is home to entertainment spots, art venues, and city buildings. Downtown Durham always has activities going on from concerts to athletic events.

There are several major points of interest in Downtown Durham. In the south of the area, the Durham Bulls Athletic Park is home to the city’s major league baseball team. This park sits to the south of the Durham Performing Arts Center where visitors can see live ballet, orchestral, and theater performances. Restaurants in the area vary in cuisine and range from casual dining, like Mellow Mushroom, to Pinhook and Toast, an upscale dining experience.

Durham’s City Hall headquarters is located in the northern part of the community. Close by, the Durham County Public Library hosts reading events for all ages. Visitors to Durham can stay in the Marriott at the Civic Center, close to several downtown attractions, or opt to stay in the Blooming Garden Inn Bed and Breakfast for a local overnight stay on the outskirts of the downtown area.

The southern border is made up of Durham Freeway, also known as Highway 147. North Duke Street makes the western border with North Elizabeth Street to the east. The northern border is jagged and includes Holloway, East Riggsbee, and East Seminary Streets putting the downtown area within the 27701 ZIP code.

Transportation into Downtown Durham and to other areas of Durham is extremely easy due to the multiple Durham Area Transit Authority bus stops and the Durham Area Amtrak station. Because Downtown Durham is so dense and full of commercial establishments, pedestrians can also get around to major points of attraction easily with large sidewalks and pedestrian crosswalks.