Northeast Durham

Durham, NC

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Northeast Durham - Durham, NC

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Along the northwest bank of Falls Lake, Northeast Durham provides an escape from the city without sacrificing convenience. Residents enjoy a short, eight-mile drive to the amenities in downtown Durham. Ellerbe Creek runs through the center of the community, and the 83-acre Glennstone Nature Preserve holds three miles of recreational trails in a central neighborhood location.

Several desirable subdivisions exist within the Northeast Durham neighborhood, and a variety of single-family homes for rent scatter the community. Locals typically head to Geer Street for everyday shopping or quick lunch dates. Eclectic burger options and custom milkshakes draw a big crowd at nearby Burgers, Shakes & Fries.

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in Northeast Durham is $930 for one bedroom, and $760 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Northeast Durham has increased by 7.1% in the past year.

  • 1 BR

  • 642 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $930/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,000 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $760/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

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Car-Dependent

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This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

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Minimal Transit

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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

32

Somewhat Bikeable

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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.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • North Carolina Museum of Life and Science
  • Horton Grove Nature Preserve
  • Duke Gardens
  • The Mountains to the Sea Trail
  • Falls Lake State Recreation Area

Airports

  • Raleigh-Durham International

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