American Tobacco Apartments (Old Bull/Noell)
300 E Blackwell St,
Durham, NC 27701
$1,400 - $3,010 | 1-2 Beds
It's where music, theater, bars, restaurants, and sports merge in Durham. The one-million-square-foot American Tobacco District is considered Durham's entertainment district, and it's all here -- restaurants, bars, the Durham Performing Arts Center, and the Durham Stadium, home of the Durham Bulls. The American Tobacco Historic District is listed on the National Register of Historic Places -- the tobacco factory was first built in 1874. Today, the district contains 14 historic buildings. It is a trendy community that features its own events, like concerts and art shows.
American Tobacco is located downtown, directly north of the Durham Freeway and extending north to Pettigrew Street. The walkable district contains a variety of loft apartments in historic warehouses, along with office space to create a vibrant live-work-play community. Some local hotspots in the neighborhood include the Bull Durham Beer Company, Saladelia Café, and Basan Bull City Sushi. If you are looking for apartments in American Tobacco, just look for the Lucky Strike smokestack -- a neighborhood landmark.
As of February 2025, the average apartment rent in American Tobacco is $1,321 for a studio, $1,500 for one bedroom, $2,117 for two bedrooms, and $2,894 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in American Tobacco has decreased by -6.7% in the past year.
Studio
565 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,321/month
Average Rent
1 BR
719 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,500/month
Average Rent
2 BR
1,051 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$2,117/month
Average Rent
3 BR
1,279 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$2,894/month
Average Rent
Very Walkable
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If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
Good Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.
Very Bikeable
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This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.
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