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

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Published on April 20, 2020
Apartments for rent in Durham: What will $1,600 get you? 1000 McQueen 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 with a budget of up to $1,600/month.

Take a peek at what rentals the city has to offer, below. (Note: Prices and availability are subject to change.)

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1000 McQueen Drive

Photo: Apartment Guide

First, there's this two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment over at 1000 McQueen Drive. It's listed for $1,509/month for its 1,130 square feet.

When it comes to building amenities, anticipate secured entry and garage parking. The listing also promises a walk-in closet and a dishwasher in the furnished apartment. Pet owners, take heed: The property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. The listing specifies a $300 pet fee.

According to Walk Score, the area around this address is moderately walkable, has some bike infrastructure and has a few nearby public transportation options.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

600 Willard St. (Downtown)

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Here's a 740-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment at 600 Willard St. that's going for $1,540/month.

In the apartment, expect to find a dishwasher, a fireplace and hardwood flooring. The building includes a gym. Pet lovers are in luck: The property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

Per Walk Score ratings, the area around this address is very walkable, is very bikeable and offers many nearby public transportation options.

(Take a look at the full listing here.)

104 N. Hyde Park Ave. (Old East Durham)

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Located at 104 N. Hyde Park Ave., here's a 1,500-square-foot three-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bathroom residence that's listed for $1,550/month.

In the unit, expect to find a dishwasher. Pet owners, take heed: This property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. Future tenants needn't worry about a leasing fee.

According to Walk Score, this location is moderately walkable, isn't particularly bikeable and has some transit options.

(See the complete listing here.)

605 W. Main St. (Warehouse District)

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Next, there's this one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment situated at 605 W. Main St. It's listed for $1,579/month for its 738 square feet.

In the unit, you'll see hardwood flooring and a dishwasher. The building features a swimming pool and a gym. Pet owners, take heed: This rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

According to Walk Score, the area around this address is quite walkable, is convenient for biking and has good transit options.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

506 N. Mangum St. (Cleveland-Holloway)

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Finally, here's a 990-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom spot at 506 N. Mangum St. that's going for $1,595/month.

The building has garage parking. In the unit, which comes furnished, you'll see a walk-in closet and a dishwasher. Pet lovers are in luck: This rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. There's no leasing fee required for this rental.

Walk Score indicates that this location has excellent walkability, is fairly bikeable and offers many nearby public transportation 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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