NOVEL Morrisville by Crescent Communities
218 Southport Dr,
Morrisville, NC 27560
$1,415 - $3,635 | Studio - 3 Beds
With its ideal location, Morrisville provides easy access to the entire Research Triangle -- it is directly south of Research Triangle Park, adjacent to the Raleigh-Durham International Airport, on Cary's northwest side, and about 25 minutes from Downtown Raleigh. Morrisville is the ultimate live-work-play community, home to Oracle, Northrop Grumman, Spectrum, and Lenovo. With easy access to I-40, which runs along the northern edge of Morrisville, residents can quickly reach NC State, the North Carolina Museum of Art, and the PNC Arena.
You'll find plenty of shops and restaurants in Morrisville. McCrimmon Parkway is home to several restaurants, shops, and a Harris Teeter grocery store. Morrisville is close to two major parks: Lake Crabtree County Park, located on a lake and featuring 16 miles of hiking trails, and William B. Umstead State Park. Covering 5,579 acres, Umstead State Park includes campgrounds, fishing lakes, hiking and horseback riding trails, and more. The city has built several greenways connecting neighborhoods to the city center in order to create a walkable community. Look for apartments near the Indian Creek Greenway and the Shiloh Greenway if you enjoy walking to work or school.
As of February 2025, the average apartment rent in Morrisville, NC is $1,955 for a studio, $1,409 for one bedroom, $1,679 for two bedrooms, and $2,157 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Morrisville has decreased by -5.8% in the past year.
Car-Dependent
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
Minimal Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
Somewhat Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.
Public
Grades K-5
651 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
871 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
773 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
583 Students
3,234
Communities
893,969
Units
830
Cities
61
Communities
20,547
Units
34
Cities
261
Communities
83,093
Units
138
Cities
221
Communities
62,967
Units
119
Cities
256
Communities
62,086
Units
118
Cities
155
Communities
37,364
Units
59
Cities