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

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Published on February 19, 2020
Apartments for rent in Durham: What will $1,200 get you?2800 Bainbridge Drive. | Photo: 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 hunting down apartment rentals in Durham if you've got a budget of up to $1,200/month.

Read on for the listings. (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 unit comes with a dishwasher, hardwood flooring and a walk-in closet. Pet lovers are in luck: This property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

Per Walk Score ratings, this location is car-dependent, is somewhat bikeable and has a few nearby public transportation options.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

2800 Bainbridge Drive

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Next, there's this two-bedroom, two-bathroom unit situated at 2800 Bainbridge Drive. It's listed for $1,119/month for its 1,094 square feet.

Expect to see a walk-in closet, a dishwasher and both air conditioning and central heating in the unit. Good news for pet lovers: The rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

According to Walk Score, this location requires a car for most errands, is somewhat bikeable and has a few nearby public transportation options.

(Take a gander at the complete listing here.)

605 W. Main St. (Warehouse District)

Photo: Apartment Guide

Here's a 601-square-foot studio apartment at 605 W. Main St. that's going for $1,129/month.

Expect to find hardwood flooring and a dishwasher in the studio. The building features a gym and a swimming pool. For those with furry friends in tow, this property is pet-friendly.

Per Walk Score ratings, the area around this address is very walkable, is convenient for biking and has good transit options.

(Take a look at the full listing here.)

5216 Penrith Drive (Penrith)

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Then, check out this 1,375-square-foot three-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment that's located at 5216 Penrith Drive. It's listed for $1,130/month.

The building has a swimming pool. The apartment also features a dishwasher, hardwood flooring and a walk-in closet. Pet lovers are in luck: This rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

Walk Score indicates that this location requires a car for most errands, isn't particularly bikeable and has some transit options.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

200 Edinborough Drive

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Located at 200 Edinborough Drive, here's a 1,052-square-foot two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment that's listed for $1,199/month.

In the unit, you'll find a dishwasher, hardwood flooring and in-unit laundry. The building has garage parking. Pet lovers are in luck: This property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. Expect a $300 pet fee.

Walk Score indicates that this location is car-dependent, has minimal bike infrastructure and offers limited transit options.

(Check out 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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