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

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Published on December 13, 2019
Apartments for rent in Durham: What will $1,200 get you?2800 Bainbridge 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 don't want to spend more than $1,200/month on 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

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

The apartment comes with hardwood floors, a walk-in closet and a dishwasher. Good news for animal lovers: The rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

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

(See the complete listing here.)

4512 Emerald Forest Drive

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

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

The unit comes with in-unit laundry, hardwood floors and a dishwasher. This property is dog-friendly.

Walk Score indicates that this location isn't very walkable, is somewhat bikeable and has a few nearby public transportation options.

(See the full listing here.)

2800 Bainbridge Drive

Photo: Apartment Guide

Then, here's a 1,094-square-foot two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment at 2800 Bainbridge Drive that's going for $1,159/month.

The building features a swimming pool. In the unit, expect to see a balcony, a fireplace and a dishwasher. Pet owners, take heed: The property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

Per Walk Score ratings, this location isn't very walkable, has minimal bike infrastructure and has a few nearby public transportation options.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

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