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Apartments for rent in Durham: What will $1,000 get you?

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Published on March 11, 2020
Apartments for rent in Durham: What will $1,000 get you?5216 Penrith 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 finding affordable apartments in Durham if you don't want to spend more than $1,000/month on rent.

Take a look at the listings, below. (Note: Prices and availability are subject to change.)

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1315 Morreene Road

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Listed at $910/month, this 550-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment is located at 1315 Morreene Road.

Building amenities include secured entry, a gym and a swimming pool. For those with furry friends in tow, this property is pet-friendly.

Walk Score indicates that this location requires a car for most errands, is somewhat bikeable and has some transit options.

(Take a look at 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 $919/month for its 700 square feet.

The listing promises a dishwasher, a walk-in closet and a fireplace in the apartment. For those with furry friends in tow, this property is pet-friendly. Be prepared for a $350 pet fee.

According to Walk Score, the surrounding area is car-dependent, is somewhat bikeable and has a few nearby public transportation options.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

5216 Penrith Drive (Penrith)

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Here's a 900-square-foot one-bedroom, one-and-a-half-bathroom townhome at 5216 Penrith Drive that's going for $920/month.

You can expect a dishwasher, hardwood flooring and a fireplace in the unit. The building offers a swimming pool. Pet owners, take heed: The property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

According to Walk Score's assessment, this location requires a car for most errands, is somewhat bikeable and has some transit options.

(See the full listing here.)

2836 Chapel Hill Road

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Next, check out this 1,000-square-foot two-bedroom, one-and-a-half-bathroom apartment that's located at 2836 Chapel Hill Road. It's listed for $925/month.

In the apartment, you can expect a renovated kitchen, a dishwasher, in-unit laundry, a mix of hardwood floors and carpeting and a walk-in closet. For those with furry friends in tow, this property is pet-friendly. The listing specifies a $300 pet fee.

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

(Check out the complete listing here.)

800 White Pine Drive

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Listed at $929/month, this 824-square-foot two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment is located at 800 White Pine Drive.

The apartment has a mix of hardwood floors and carpeting, a fireplace and a dishwasher. For those with furry friends in tow, this property is pet-friendly. Look out for a $150 pet deposit.

According to Walk Score's assessment, the surrounding area is car-dependent, has minimal bike infrastructure and has some transit options.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

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