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Apartments for rent in Durham: What will $900 get you?

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Published on January 02, 2020
Apartments for rent in Durham: What will $900 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 locating affordable apartments in Durham if you don't want to spend more than $900/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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1315 Morreene Road

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

First, listed at $820/month, this 550-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment is located at 1315 Morreene Road.

The apartment comes with air conditioning. When it comes to building amenities, expect a swimming pool, a gym and secured entry. For those with furry friends in tow, this property is pet-friendly.

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

(Check out the complete listing here.)

3001 New Haven Drive

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Next, there's this one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment located at 3001 New Haven Drive. It's listed for $824/month for its 535 square feet.

In the unit, the listing promises a fireplace, a dishwasher and a walk-in closet. Good news for pet lovers: This property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. The listing specifies a $350 pet fee and a $20 monthly pet rent.

According to Walk Score, this location requires a car for most errands, isn't particularly bikeable and has a few nearby public transportation options.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

4524 Newby Drive

Photo: Apartment Guide

Then, check out this 700-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment that's located at 4524 Newby Drive. It's listed for $826/month.

The building features on-site laundry. The apartment comes with a dishwasher, carpeted floors and a fireplace. Good news for pet lovers: The property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. Look out for a $150 pet fee and a $200 deposit.

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

(Take a look at the complete listing here.)

4512 Emerald Forest Drive

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

And located at 4512 Emerald Forest Drive, here's a 643-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment that's listed for $849/month.

In the apartment, you can expect a dishwasher, hardwood flooring, in-unit laundry and a fireplace. The rental is dog-friendly. Expect a $225 non-refundable fee.

According to Walk Score, the surrounding area requires a car for most errands, has minimal bike infrastructure and has some transit options.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

2006 House Ave. (Lakewood Park)

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Finally, there's this one-bedroom, one-bathroom unit over at 2006 House Ave. It's listed for $850/month for its 550 square feet.

Expect to find stainless steel appliances, hardwood flooring and granite countertops in the unit. Pet owners, take heed: The property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. The rental doesn't require a leasing fee.

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

(Take a gander at the complete listing here.)

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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, read on for five marketing tips for real estate agents to showcase local market expertise.

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