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501 Towns
Durham, NC 27707

- 2–3 Bedrooms
- 770–2,200Square Feet
About 501 Towns
501 Towns is a beautiful townhome community that showcases many of the benefits of apartment home living with the expanded space and quality features typically found in single-family custom homes. Our homes deliver a unique mix of upgraded two and three-bedroom floor plans featuring wood-like floors and Energy-Star efficient appliances. Step inside one of the premier living spots in lovely Durham, North Carolina, only minutes from the famed Duke University. Conveniently located off 15-501, our community is just minutes from downtown Durham with easy access to I-40 and Highway 147. Leave your car at home and commute all over Durham via one of our three public bus stations located right in our community. 501 Towns Apartments is close to multiple shopping centers, restaurants, Southpoint Mall and the Durham Performing Arts Center (DPAC).
501 Towns is located in the West End Durham Neighborhood and 27707 Zip code of Durham, NC.
Unique Features and Amenities
- 24/7 Resident portal
- Bark Park
- Certified smoke free community
- Community BBQ Area
- Community Garden
- Digital Thermostats
- FLEX Payments
- Go green with local transit
- Patio Or Balcony
- Positive credit reporting
Property Contact Info
Floorplan Pricing and Availability
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2 Bedrooms
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Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft View Details $1,297 Available Now 2030-17 1200 $1,297 Available Now 2117-4 1200 $1,287 Available Now 2132-4 1200 Model Amenities and Features
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- Digital Thermostats
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- $1,287 - $1,567
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- $1,287 - $1,567
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- $1,287 - $1,567
Apartment Model: 21.5TH2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath, 1200 sq ftAvailable Now![]()
21.5TH - Floorplan 1 Apartment Unit: 2030-17Apartment Model: 21.5TH2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath, 1200 sq ftAvailable NowApartment Unit: 2117-4Apartment Model: 21.5TH2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath, 1200 sq ftAvailable NowApartment Unit: 2132-4Apartment Model: 21.5TH2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath, 1200 sq ftAvailable Now21LD
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- Digital Thermostats
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Apartment Model: 21.5THZ2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath, 1200 sq ftUnavailable![]()
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- Digital Thermostats
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Apartment Model: 222 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1500 sq ftUnavailable![]()
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Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft View Details $1,412 Available Now 1800-14 1500 $1,517 Available Now 2011-4 1500 $1,517 Available Now 2011-6 1500 Model Amenities and Features
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- Digital Thermostats
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Unit 1800-14 Amenities and Features
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- $1,407 - $1,787
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- Digital Thermostats
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- $1,407 - $1,787
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- Digital Thermostats
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- $1,407 - $1,787
Apartment Model: 32.5ATH3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath, 1500 sq ftAvailable Now![]()
32.5ATH - Floorplan 1 Apartment Unit: 1800-14Apartment Model: 32.5ATH3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath, 1500 sq ftAvailable NowApartment Unit: 2011-4Apartment Model: 32.5ATH3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath, 1500 sq ftAvailable NowApartment Unit: 2011-6Apartment Model: 32.5ATH3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath, 1500 sq ftAvailable Now32.5ATHP
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Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft View Details $1,492 Available Now 1800-19 1500 $1,487 December 12, 2025 1700-14 1500 Model Amenities and Features
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- $1,487 - $1,762
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- $1,487 - $1,762
Apartment Model: 32.5ATHP3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath, 1500 sq ftAvailable Now![]()
32.5ATHP - Floorplan 1 Apartment Unit: 1800-19Apartment Model: 32.5ATHP3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath, 1500 sq ftAvailable NowApartment Unit: 1700-14Apartment Model: 32.5ATHP3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath, 1500 sq ftAvailable December 12, 2025Floorplan 33
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Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft $1,507 Available Now 2330-22 2000 Unit 2330-22 Amenities and Features
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- Digital Thermostats
- Patio or Balcony
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- $1,507 - $1,787
Apartment Model: 333 Bedroom, 3 Bath, 2000 sq ftAvailable Now![]()
33 - Floorplan 1 Apartment Unit: 2330-22Apartment Model: 333 Bedroom, 3 Bath, 2000 sq ftAvailable Now32.5 ATHD
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Apartment Model: 32.5 ATHD3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath, 1500 sq ftUnavailable![]()
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- Digital Thermostats
- Patio or Balcony
Apartment Model: 32.5BTH3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath, 1700 sq ftUnavailable![]()
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Apartment Model: 33TH3 Bedroom, 3 Bath, 2200 sq ftUnavailable![]()
33TH - Floorplan 1
Property Information
- 252 Units
- 2 Stories
- Built in 1969
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Lease Terms
- 4 - 18 mo
- Short Term Lease Options
Fees and Policies
The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.
Required Fees
One-Time Move-In Fees
- Due at Move-In
- Administrative Fee$199
- Due at Application
- Application Fee Per Applicant$55
Other Fees
Personal Add-Ons
- One-Time Pet Fee$300
- Monthly Pet Fee$25
Pet Policy and Fees
Others
- 2 Pet Limit
- $25 Monthly Pet Rent
- $300 Fee
Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.
Features and Amenities
Unique Amenities
- 24/7 Resident portal
- Bark Park
- Certified smoke free community
- Community BBQ Area
- Community Garden
- Digital Thermostats
- FLEX Payments
- Go green with local transit
- Patio Or Balcony
- Positive credit reporting
Community Features
- Corporate Housing
Map
- Shopping
- Colleges
- Grocery
- Medical
- Parks
- Nearby Properties

Map
Hours and Contact Info
| Monday | 9:00 am–5:00 pm |
| Tuesday | 9:00 am–5:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 10:00 am–5:00 pm |
| Thursday | 9:00 am–5:00 pm |
| Friday | 9:00 am–5:00 pm |
| Saturday | 9:00 am–5:00 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Getting Around
Walk Score®
70 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
54 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
31 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Renters Reviews and Ratings
Verified RenterSubmitted by a verified resident of the apartment community. Participating residents may receive reward points in exchange for posting a review during their lease term, regardless of the nature of the review.
April 9, 2025I enjoy living here and my children do to as well. I have no complaints yet. It’s been a good experience. Maintenance is always on time to fix what we needProperty Manager Responded
April 10, 2025We're thrilled to hear that you and your children are enjoying your living experience with us. It's great to know that our maintenance team has been prompt and efficient. We appreciate your positive feedback and look forward to continuing to provide you with excellent service.
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April 1, 2025Been here nearly a year and while the buildings are on the older side and there are nonsense fees ("pest control"), it's been an overall positive experience. It is a well-managed and a caring-enough place, in a great location.Property Manager Responded
April 8, 2025. Your feedback is valuable to us as we strive to improve our services. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience.
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March 18, 2025Living here has been amazing! Great community, friendly staff, and excellent amenities. A truly comfortable and welcoming place to call home!Property Manager Responded
March 19, 2025User, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We're thrilled that we left such a great impression! We truly value you and are confident we can continue to provide excellent service in the future. Hope you visit us again soon!
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March 10, 2025Decent, I think the price should be lower but other than that decent. Lived here for almost a year so far. Love Ahmed he is amazing and gets the job done. Definitely made my apartment livable after the issues with moving inProperty Manager Responded
March 14, 2025Thank you for your kind feedback. We're so happy that you've had a great experience with us and that you have decided to call our community home! We would love the opportunity to turn this review into 5-stars. Please reach out to the leasing office if you have any concerns or questions. We're here to help. Take care!
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March 3, 2025Community os nice and quiet enough parking for everybody Neighbor are friendly and nice The office always respond to whatever you need ! They give back to community every now and then and I love thatProperty Manager Responded
March 4, 2025Hi User, Thanks for the great review! We appreciate your recognition and will do our best to keep up the great work! We hope to continue exceeding your expectations with great service. See you soon!
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February 22, 2025Communication and availability of the office staff needs to improve. The response from the maintenance staff has improved however, and that’s a huge plus.Property Manager Responded
February 26, 2025Thank you for providing valuable feedback. We’re disappointed that we our service did not meet your standards. This is something that is extremely important to us, and we hope you will give us another chance soon so that we can share a positive experience. Please reach out to us, so that we can make sure this gets resolved. We are truly pleased to have you as a member of our community!
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February 17, 2025Best location, very close to Sam’club , target and others store. We have 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms it feel like you own a house even those you live in the apartment. Very quiet neighborhood and safely.Property Manager Responded
February 21, 2025Dear User, Thanks so much for taking the time to share your positive experience! It's feedback like yours that reminds us why we do what we do. If you ever need anything please don't hesitate to reach out to our team. See you soon!
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February 12, 2025Quiet they fix things when they break. They let us know when they are going to do stuff around the apts so we can make arrangements when they are neededProperty Manager Responded
February 13, 2025Hi User, Thanks for choosing us and leaving such a great review! We're thrilled that we left such a great impression! We truly value your recommendation, and are confident we can continue to provide excellent service in the future. It was a pleasure to serve you.
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February 12, 2025I moved in here in August and I love being here. The only downfall that I have is when I took sick the steps are really hard for me, but everything else is nice. The schools are nice that my kids go to the staff is Very nice. They also have events here that are nice for the family.Property Manager Responded
February 13, 2025Hey User, We appreciate the time you took to give us such a great rating! We're always happy to help so don't hesitate to contact us if you ever need anything. We'll be sure to share your experience with the rest of our team members as inspiration! We're here for you anytime!
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February 7, 2025Quiet just wish there was swings at the park and a bigger play area but the apts are kept up and the staff is nice and they help out and get stuff fixed in a timely mannerProperty Manager Responded
February 10, 2025Hey User, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. It's feedback like yours that reminds us why we do what we do. We look forward to keeping up the great work! See you next time!
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January 29, 2025I enjoy it here, The staff has always been amazing, the neighborhood is pretty quit and I’ve never had or have I seen any issues, just wish there was a gym here, or maybe some new kitchen appliances.Property Manager Responded
January 30, 2025Hi User, Your kind words about our staff mean a lot to us. We have a dedicated team that works hard to ensure the smooth operation of our complex and the satisfaction of our residents. We'll be sure to pass along your feedback to them as recognition of their efforts.
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January 28, 2025The community is friendly. It is a nice upgrade from the last place I lived. Sometimes when I have trouble unlocking my door people ask if I need help, which is sweet.Property Manager Responded
January 29, 2025Hello User, Thanks so much for taking the time to share your positive experience! We are happy to read that our team has been able to provide exceptional service for you. We truly value your recommendation, and are confident we can continue to provide excellent service in the future. We're here for you anytime!
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Nearby Schools
Lakewood Elementary
Rogers-Herr Middle
Brogden Middle
Charles E Jordan Sr High School
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Points of Interest
Time and distance from 501 Towns.
Arts Museums and Landmarks
Big Box and Retail
Walgreens
Costco
Publix
Colleges and Universities
Groceries
Harris Teeter
Food Lion
Wegmans
Hospitals
Duke Regional Hospital
North Carolina Specialty Hospital
University Of North Carolina Hospital
Parks and Recreation
501 Towns has 4 parks within 8.0 miles, including Lake Michie, Burton Park, Piney Woods Park, and North Carolina Botanical Gardens.
Shopping Centers
501 Towns has 5 shopping centers within 1.2 miles.
Nearby Neighborhoods
Rental Price Ranges in the Area
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durham Studio Apartments | $1,370 | $749 | $3,505 |
| Durham 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,566 | $450 | $4,132 |
| Durham 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,907 | $950 | $6,344 |
| Durham 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,392 | $1,115 | $8,925 |
| Durham 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,392 | $1,095 | $7,236 |
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