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Renting in Durham: What will $1,200 get you?

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Published on July 11, 2019
Renting in Durham: What will $1,200 get you?3800 Meriwether Drive | Photo: Zumper

Curious just how far your dollar goes in Durham?

We've rounded up the latest rental offerings via rental sites Zumper and Apartment Guide to get a sense of what to expect when it comes to hunting down an apartment in Durham if you don't want to spend more than $1,200/month on rent.

Take a look at the listings, below. (Note: Prices and availability are subject to change.)

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5011 S. Alston Ave.

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Listed at $1,103/month, this 841-square-foot two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment is located at 5011 S. Alston Ave.

The apartment offers a walk-in closet, a dishwasher and hardwood floors. When it comes to building amenities, anticipate assigned parking and on-site laundry. Pets are allowed.

According to Walk Score's assessment, the surrounding area is car-dependent, isn't particularly bikeable and has a few nearby public transportation options.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

3800 Meriwether Drive

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Next, there's this two-bedroom, two-bathroom spot located at 3800 Meriwether Drive. It's listed for $1,110/month for its 1,058 square feet.

The unit features a fireplace, hardwood floors and a walk-in closet. Both cats and dogs are allowed. 

Walk Score indicates that this location isn't very walkable, is somewhat bikeable and has some transit options.

(See the complete listing here.)

1005 W. Main St. (Downtown)

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Here's a 416-square-foot studio apartment at 1005 W. Main St. that's going for $1,114/month.

The building offers a fitness center and a swimming pool. When it comes to pets, both meows and barks are welcome.

According to Walk Score's assessment, this location is quite walkable, is convenient for biking and offers many nearby public transportation options.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

5800 Tattersall Drive

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Next, check out this 1,023-square-foot two-bedroom, two-bathroom unit that's located at 5800 Tattersall Drive. It's listed for $1,115/month.

You can expect in-unit laundry, hardwood floors and a walk-in closet in the unit. Pets are permitted.

According to Walk Score, the area around this address is somewhat walkable, is relatively bikeable and has a few nearby public transportation options.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

2204 Caroline Drive (West Hills)

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Located at 2204 Caroline Drive, here's a three-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bathroom abode that's listed for $1,125/month.

The unit includes a balcony, a dishwasher and air conditioning. Assigned parking is listed as a building amenity. Good news for animal lovers: Both dogs and cats are permitted here.

Walk Score indicates that the area around this address isn't very walkable, is somewhat bikeable and has some transit options.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

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