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Apartments for rent in Durham: What will $1,200 get you?

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Published on October 16, 2019
Apartments for rent in Durham: What will $1,200 get you?4512 Emerald Forest Drive. | Photo: Apartment Guide

Curious just how far your dollar goes in Durham?

We've rounded up the latest places for rent via rental sites Zumper and Apartment Guide to get a sense of what to expect when it comes to scoring affordable apartments in Durham if you've got up to $1,200/month earmarked for your rent.

Take a peek at what rentals the city has to offer, below. (Note: Prices and availability are subject to change.)

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5011 S. Alston Ave.

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

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

In the furnished apartment, you can anticipate a dishwasher and hardwood flooring. When it comes to building amenities, expect assigned parking and on-site laundry. Pet owners, take heed: The rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

Per Walk Score ratings, the surrounding area isn't very walkable, has minimal bike infrastructure and has some transit options.

(See the complete listing here.)

2616 Erwin Road

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Next, there's this one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment over at 2616 Erwin Road. It's listed for $1,114/month for its 988 square feet.

The building boasts secured entry. In the unit, expect to see a dishwasher, hardwood flooring and a walk-in closet. For those with furry friends in tow, this property is pet-friendly.

Per Walk Score ratings, this location is moderately walkable, has minimal bike infrastructure and has good transit options.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

4512 Emerald Forest Drive

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

And here's a 1,193-square-foot three-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment at 4512 Emerald Forest Drive that's going for $1,129/month.

You can expect to see hardwood flooring, a dishwasher, in-unit laundry and a fireplace in the unit. The property is dog-friendly.

Walk Score indicates that the surrounding area isn't very walkable, isn't particularly bikeable and has a few nearby public transportation options.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

1000 McQueen Drive

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Then, check out this 828-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment that's located at 1000 McQueen Drive. It's listed for $1,164/month.

The building features garage parking and secured entry. The unit comes furnished and includes a walk-in closet and a dishwasher. Pet owners, take heed: The rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. Be prepared for a $300 pet fee.

According to Walk Score's assessment, this location is somewhat walkable, is fairly bikeable and has a few nearby public transportation options.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

3001 New Haven Drive

Photo: Apartment Guide

Last but not least, located at 3001 New Haven Drive, here's a 1,025-square-foot two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment that's listed for $1,172/month.

The unit includes a walk-in closet, a dishwasher and a fireplace. For those with furry friends in tow, this property is pet-friendly. 

According to Walk Score, the area around this address isn't very walkable, has minimal bike infrastructure and has some transit options.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

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