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Floor Plan Models and Units
Number of BedroomsNumber of BathroomsRent RangeSquare FootageName of Floor PlanUnit NumberAvailabilityNewly AddedView More Details
Beds Baths Rent Sq. Ft. Max Occupants Availability
1 Bathroom $1,600
Plus Fees
12 Month Lease
1,000 2 Residents 1/1/26
1/1/26 $1,600
Plus Fees
12 Month Lease
1,000Sq. Ft.
* Price shown is base rent and may not include non-optional fees and utilities. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice. * Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Fees and Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

Utilities & Essentials

  • Utility - Electric
    Usage-based
  • Utility - Gas
    Included in rent
  • Utility - Water/Sewer
    Included in rent
  • High Speed Internet Access
    Included in rent

One-Time Basics

Due at Move-In

  • Security Deposit - Refundable
    $1,600 one-time

Convenient For

  • Graduate Students
  • Faculty/Staff

Spacious 2BR Basement Apartment in Prime Durham Location — Half Block from Duke East Campus

Welcome to your new sanctuary at 821 Onslow St Unit B, a beautiful basement unit, perfectly situated in one of Durham’s most desirable and walkable neighborhoods. This charming 2-bedroom basement unit offers a rare combination of comfort, convenience... , and affordability—an ideal opportunity to live steps from everything you love without the premium price tag. This is a rare find as the basement apartment is right below a quiet single-family home.

Step inside to discover a cozy, well-designed living space perfect for relaxing or working from home, a fully equipped kitchen featuring an electric range, stainless steel refrigerator, microwave, and dishwasher, private washer and dryer located in the shared utility basement, and ample storage throughout the apartment.

This property is cat-friendly (no dogs permitted). Essential appliances, including a refrigerator, dishwasher, garbage disposal, and microwave, make daily living effortless.

The location is unbeatable. You are just half a block from Duke East Campus and a short walk to Whole Foods, Harris Teeter, Ninth Street restaurants, cafés, and local favorites. Enjoy a peaceful residential feel while staying right in the center of Durham’s most vibrant and convenient area. The bus stop is also half a block away, for easy access to downtown Durham!

Additional details: No undergraduates. No smoking. Showings begin December 18, 2025. The target lease start date is January 1, 2026. Preferred lease term is one year, but flexible, including 6 month leases! The unit is unfurnished.

Utilities: The tenant only pays a portion of their electricity while the owner covers the trash, water, sewer, recycling, gas, internet, helping keep monthly costs manageable!

If you’ve been looking for an affordable home in an A+ location, this one checks every box. Schedule your visit today and experience the best of Durham living!

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Lease Terms

  • 12 month lease
  • Academic Year
  • Flexible/Other lease
Option To Renew

Lease renewal considered

University Features

  • On DATA Bus Route
  • On Duke University Bus Route

Contact

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Josh Sternfeld

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Amenities

Unit Features

  • Air Conditioning
  • Dishwasher
  • Extra Storage
  • Garbage Disposal
  • Hardwood Floors
  • High-Speed Internet Available
  • Smoke-Free

Laundry

  • Laundry Access
  • Washer/Dryer in Unit

Community Features

  • Walk to campus
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Security

  • Video Surveillance

Shopping Centers

Bull City Market Walk: 13 min Distance: 0.7 mi
Shops At Erwin Mill Walk: 12 min Distance: 0.6 mi
2408 & 2500 Hillsborough Rd Walk: 14 min Distance: 0.8 mi

Transit / Subway

Durham Amtrak Station Walk: 23 min Distance: 1.2 mi

Airports

Raleigh-Durham International Drive: 25 min Distance: 15.9 mi

Colleges and Universities Nearby

Duke University Walk: 31 min Distance: 1.6 mi
N.C. Central Univ. Walk: 61 min Distance: 3.2 mi
Durham Tech. Comm. Coll. Drive: 10 min Distance: 4.2 mi

Parks and Recreation

Duke Gardens Walk: 30 min Distance: 1.6 mi
North Carolina Museum of Life and Science Walk: 41 min Distance: 2.1 mi
The Mountains to the Sea Trail Drive: 10 min Distance: 4.9 mi
Duke Lemur Center Drive: 10 min Distance: 5.1 mi
Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area Drive: 17 min Distance: 8.2 mi

Schools

George Watts Elementary
Grades PK-5
Public
8
Out of 10
E K Powe Elementary
Grades PK-5
Public
3
Out of 10
Durham School Of The Arts
Grades 6-12
Public
9
Out of 10
Brogden Middle
Grades 6-8
Public
5
Out of 10
Club Boulevard Elementary
Grades K-5
Public
7
Out of 10
Morehead Montessori
Grades PK-5
Public
7
Out of 10
Lakewood Montessori Middle
Grades 6-8
Public
9
Out of 10
City Of Medicine Academy
Grades 9-12
Public
9
Out of 10
Lakewood Elementary
Grades PK-5
Public
3
Out of 10
GreatSchools Rating

Ratings

Very Walkable

75

Walk Score ®

Out of 100

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

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Good Transit

61

Transit Score ®

Out of 100

The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.

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Very Bikeable

77

Bike Score ®

Out of 100

This area is very Bikable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.

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Active

77

Soundscore ™

Out of 100

Traffic:

Active

Airport:

Calm

Business:

Active

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