Durham's swankiest cribs for rent right now

Durham's swankiest cribs for rent right now 7004 Old Trail Drive. | Photo: Zumper
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Published on December 06, 2019

Sometimes it can be fun to gape at your area's luxury listings to see what kind of residences individuals with some money can afford. What exactly does the upper-end of Durham's rental market currently look like, and what glamorous features might one stumble across for these high prices?

We examined local listings in Durham via rental sites Zumper and Apartment Guide to locate the city's most lavish listings.

Read on to see the select listings currently on the market. (Note: Prices and availability are subject to change.)

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908 Ninth St. (Old West Durham)

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First off, behold this apartment over at 908 Ninth St. in Old West Durham. It has three bedrooms and three bathrooms, and it's an expansive 1,500 square feet in size. Whereas the average price for a three-bedroom rental in Durham is about $1,450/month, this rental is currently listed at $2,700/month. Why is the price so steep?

Expect to find both air conditioning and central heating along with hardwood flooring in the apartment. Living in this top-of-the-line home isn't for everyone: Cats and dogs aren't welcome.

Walk Score indicates that the surrounding area is quite walkable, is quite bikeable and has good transit options.

(If you want to daydream, check out the complete listing here.)

7004 Old Trail Drive

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Then, here's this single-family home over at 7004 Old Trail Drive. It has three bedrooms and two-and-a-half bathrooms. This pad is currently listed at $2,500/month.

The building comes with garage parking. In the unit, the listing promises air conditioning, hardwood flooring and a fireplace. Pets too are welcome in this opulent home.

According to Walk Score's assessment, this location requires a car for most errands, isn't particularly bikeable and has minimal transit options.

(Take a look at the complete listing here.)

107 E. Parrish St. (Downtown)

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Finally, here's this single-family home located at 107 E. Parrish St. in Downtown. It has one bedroom and two bathrooms, and it encompasses 1,680 square feet. Whereas the average price for a one-bedroom rental in Durham is roughly $1,020/month, this living space is currently going for $2,200/month. Why so high-priced?

In the unit, expect to see air conditioning, hardwood flooring and high ceilings. The building boasts on-site management. Pets too can share in this stately abode.

Walk Score indicates that the surrounding area is a "walker's paradise," is convenient for biking and offers many nearby public transportation options.

(Check out the complete listing here.)


This story was created automatically using local real estate data from Zumper and Apartment Guide, then reviewed by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Additionally, if you’re an agent or a broker, read on for real estate marketing ideas to promote your local listing.

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