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Apartments for rent in Durham: What will $1,600 get you?

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Published on January 29, 2020
Apartments for rent in Durham: What will $1,600 get you?1601 Anderson St. | Photos: Zumper

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 $1,600/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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2211 Hillsborough Road (Old West Durham)

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Listed at $1,525/month, this 759-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment is located at 2211 Hillsborough Road.

In the furnished apartment, you can expect a dishwasher, hardwood flooring and in-unit laundry. The building includes garage parking. Pet owners, take heed: This property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

According to Walk Score, this location is friendly for those on foot, is a "biker's paradise" and has good transit options.

(Take a look at the complete listing here.)

2603 Owen St.

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Here's a 975-square-foot three-bedroom, two-bathroom unit at 2603 Owen St. that's going for $1,550/month.

In the residence, the listing promises hardwood flooring, a dishwasher, a walk-in closet and stainless steel appliances. This rental is dog-friendly. The rental doesn't require a leasing fee.

According to Walk Score, 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.)

1601 Anderson St. (Anderson St. / Wrightwood Park)

Photo: Zumper

Next, check out this 1,416-square-foot three-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bathroom spot that's located at 1601 Anderson St. It's also listed for $1,550/month.

The unit has a dishwasher, a fireplace and a deck. Cats and dogs are not welcome. Future tenants needn't worry about a leasing fee.

According to Walk Score, the surrounding area is somewhat walkable, is fairly bikeable and has some transit options.

(Take a look at the complete listing here.)

511 Reynolds Ave. (Hope Valley Forest)

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Listed at $1,575/month, this 1,514-square-foot three-bedroom, one-and-a-half-bathroom abode is located at 511 Reynolds Ave.

The building comes with on-site laundry. The unit also has a renovated kitchen and a fireplace. Good news for animal lovers: This rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. Future tenants needn't worry about a leasing fee.

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

(See the complete listing here.)

1108 Merrion Ave.

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Finally, there's this two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment located at 1108 Merrion Ave. It's listed for $1,715/month for its 1,220 square feet.

In the unit, the listing promises a dishwasher, carpeted floors and a walk-in closet. The building has garage parking and secured entry. For those with furry friends in tow, this property is pet-friendly.

Per Walk Score ratings, the surrounding area isn't very walkable, is somewhat bikeable and has a few nearby public transportation options.

(See the complete listing here.)

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