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Highlights
- Modern kitchen
- In-unit washer/dryer
- Pet friendly
Location
1706 Merrick St, Durham, NC 27701, USA
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Alcove Rooms
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Property Overview
1706 Merrick St offers a modern kitchen and in-unit washer/dryer, enhancing convenience and comfort. Its pet-friendly environment adds to its appeal. This property is great for those seeking easy access to local amenities and a vibrant community atmosphere.
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Things you’ll love
High school nearby- More space
- Elementary school nearby
Great for
Pet owners
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About 1706 Merrick St
Find more available rooms for rent at Alcove Rooms. This is a room for rent in a shared home with roommates on long-term leases. One is moving out and a room is opening up. Do not visit the property without first contacting us to schedule a tour at the number below. New construction in prime Durham location! Just a few minutes drive to downtown, with all the shops and restaurants. Close to NCCU, the American Tobacco Trail, and more. The home is brand new and features a spacious, modern kitchen, in-unit washer/dryer, back porch, and great bedrooms. The home is pet friendly as well! *Cats and small dogs only
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How 1706 Merrick St, Durham, NC 27701, USA compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- High school nearby
- There is a high school 0.1 mile away
- More space
- The 1-bedroom is 1220 sqft larger than other listings nearby
- Elementary school nearby
- There is an elementary school 0.1 mile away
- Less expensive
- Some rentals at this address are cheaper than similar listings nearby
- Images available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
Considerations
- Greater distance from middle schools
- The nearest middle school is farther than 1 mile away
Address details
| Zip code | 27701 |
|---|---|
| Type | Room for rent |
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Rent trends in Durham
1-bedroom apartments at 1706 Merrick St cost about 23% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Durham.
Median rents as of Sep 13 2025.
Durham
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| September 2023 | $1,394 |
| October 2023 | $1,430 |
| November 2023 | $1,459 |
| December 2023 | $1,454 |
| January 2024 | $1,479 |
| February 2024 | $1,379 |
| March 2024 | $1,403 |
| April 2024 | $1,447 |
| May 2024 | $1,416 |
| June 2024 | $1,430 |
| July 2024 | $1,429 |
| August 2024 | $1,461 |
| September 2024 | $1,368 |
| October 2024 | $1,323 |
| November 2024 | $1,326 |
| December 2024 | $1,283 |
| January 2025 | $1,287 |
| February 2025 | $1,334 |
| March 2025 | $1,377 |
| April 2025 | $1,432 |
| May 2025 | $1,408 |
| June 2025 | $1,451 |
| July 2025 | $1,458 |
| August 2025 | $1,481 |
| September 2025 | $1,423 |
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Can I afford to live at 1706 Merrick St?
Bedrooms
1 bedroomRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$43,600/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $43,600 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $1,090.
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 months ago | $840 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 9 months ago | $742 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 1 year ago | $1,090 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 1 year ago | $731 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 1 year ago | $1,031 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 2 years ago | $965 | 4 bed | 3 bath | ||
| 2 years ago | $965 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 3 years ago | $790 | 1 bed | 1 bath |
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Neighborhood
NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.
Getting around Durham near 1706 Merrick St
Walking
6/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.
Driving
8/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.
Transit
5/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.
Points of interest for 1706 Merrick St, Durham
Groceries
6/10
At least one grocery store within a 15-minute walk
Shopping
4/10
Some shops within walking distance
Cafes
6/10
Some cafés within walking distance
Restaurants
5/10
Some restaurants within walking distance
Primary schools
9/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk
High schools
10/10
At least one high school within a 5-minute walk
Nightlife
2/10
Few or no bars within walking distance
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