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Waived Admin Fee *Restrictions apply. - *Waived Admin Fee If holding fee is paid within 48 hours of approval. *Special applies to 12-month leases only & if moved in by 9/30/2026. *Pricing is subject to change. Call for availability before submitting an application. Application fees are non-refundable.*

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Highlights

  • Rent Special
  • Pet Friendly

Location

1500 Duke University Rd, Durham, NC 27701, USA
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Management

Friedlam Partners

Leasing office

(844) 329-3784 ext. 9307

Open 

9:00 am–6:00 pm ET

Floor plans

A1 Studio C Standard - Call for AvailabilityStudio1 bath400 sqft$875 /mo1 unit available
A1 Studio C Semi-Upgraded - Call for AvailabilityStudio1 bath400 sqft$925 /mo1 unit available
A1 Studio C Upgraded - Call for AvailabilityStudio1 bath400 sqft$975 /mo1 unit available
A2 1x1 C Standard - Call for Availability1 bed1 bath415 sqft$900 /mo1 unit available
A4 1x1 C Standard - Call for Availability1 bed1 bath497 sqft$950 /mo1 unit available
A3 1x1 C Semi-Upgraded - Call for Availability1 bed1 bath415 sqft$950 /mo1 unit available
A3 1x1 C Standard - Call for Availability1 bed1 bath415 sqft$950 /mo1 unit available
A2 1x1 C Semi-Upgraded - Call for Availability1 bed1 bath415 sqft$950 /mo1 unit available
A5 1x1 C Standard - Call for Availability1 bed1 bath498 sqft$950 /mo1 unit available
A8 1x1 C Standard - Call for Availability1 bed1 bath618 sqft$975 /mo1 unit available
A4 1x1 C Semi-Upgraded - Call for Availability1 bed1 bath497 sqft$1,000 /mo1 unit available
A3 1x1 C Upgraded - Call for Availability1 bed1 bath415 sqft$1,000 /mo1 unit available
A2 1x1 C Upgraded - Call for Availability1 bed1 bath415 sqft$1,000 /mo1 unit available
A5 1x1 C Semi-Upgraded - Call for Availability1 bed1 bath498 sqft$1,025 /mo1 unit available
A4 1x1 C Upgraded - Call for Availability1 bed1 bath497 sqft$1,050 /mo1 unit available
A5 1x1 C Upgraded - Call for Availability1 bed1 bath498 sqft$1,050 /mo1 unit available
A8 1x1 C Semi-Upgraded - Call for Availability1 bed1 bath618 sqft$1,050 /mo1 unit available
A8 1x1 C Upgraded - Call for Availability1 bed1 bath618 sqft$1,075 /mo1 unit available
A6 1x1 H Semi-Upgraded - Call for Availability1 bed1 bath529 sqft$1,175 /mo1 unit available
A7 1x1 H Semi-Upgraded - Call for Availability1 bed1 bath529 sqft$1,200 /mo1 unit available
A10 1x1 H Semi-Upgraded - Call for Availability1 bed1 bath655 sqft$1,225 /mo1 unit available
A9 1x1 H Semi-Upgraded - Call for Availability1 bed1 bath655 sqft$1,225 /mo1 unit available
A11 1x1 H Semi-Upgraded - Call for Availability1 bed1 bath655 sqft$1,225 /mo1 unit available
B1 2x1 H Semi-Upgraded - Call for Availability2 bed1 bath760 sqft$1,275 /mo1 unit available
B2 2x1 H Semi-Upgraded - Call for Availability2 bed1 bath784 sqft$1,300 /mo1 unit available
B4 2x1 C Standard - Call for Availability2 bed1 bath900 sqft$1,300 /mo1 unit available
B6 2x1 C Standard - Call for Availability2 bed1 bath1,200 sqft$1,325 /mo1 unit available
B3 2x1 H Semi-Upgraded - Call for Availability2 bed1 bath790 sqft$1,325 /mo1 unit available
B5 2x1 H Semi-Upgraded - Call for Availability2 bed1 bath952 sqft$1,350 /mo1 unit available
B4 2x1 C Semi-Upgraded - Call for Availability2 bed1 bath900 sqft$1,350 /mo1 unit available
B4 2x1 C Upgraded - Call for Availability2 bed1 bath900 sqft$1,400 /mo1 unit available
B6 2x1 C Semi-Upgraded - Call for Availability2 bed1 bath1,200 sqft$1,450 /mo1 unit available
B6 2x1 C Upgraded - Call for Availability2 bed1 bath1,200 sqft$1,500 /mo1 unit available

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Amenities for Icon Downtown Durham

Apartment Amenities

Gas UtilitiesWater

Tech

High-Speed Internet

Building

Business CenterCats OK
Dogs OKFitness Center
Onsite LaundryResidents Lounge
Roof DeckTV Lounge

Grounds

Outdoor SpacePlayground
StorageSwimming Pool

Services

Availability 24 HoursBilingual
On-Site MaintenanceOn-Site Management
Package Service

Other

Short Term Lease
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

Policies and fees

Applicants

Application Fee (Per Applicant)

Per-applicant. Refund Policy: Non-refundable.

$50

REQUIRED FEES

Administrative Fee

Monthly. Refund Policy: Non-refundable.

$250

Security Deposit

One-time.

Contact Property

Trash Fee

Monthly. Refund Policy: Non-refundable.

$10

OPTIONAL FEES

Parking Policy

Street

Surface Lot

Free off-street parking.

Street

Parking Fee

Monthly. 2 streets max.

$0

Surface Lot

Parking Fee

Monthly. 2 surface lots max. Free off-street parking.

$0

Dog Policy

Allowed
Limit2
Breed restrictionsYes

Breed restrictions apply. Pet interview required, Spayed/Neutered

Cat Policy

Allowed
Limit2

Cat

Monthly Pet Fee

Monthly. 2 cats max. Cat First Pet - $25 Pet Rent, $300 Deposit, Non-Refundable Second Pet - $25 Pet Rent, $150 Deposit, Non-Refundable.

$25

Pet Fee

One-time fee per pet.

$0

Pet Deposit

One-time deposit per pet.

$0

Dog

Monthly Pet Fee

Monthly. 2 dogs max. Dog First Pet - $25 Pet Rent, $300 Deposit, Non-Refundable Second Pet - $25 Pet Rent, $150 Deposit, Non-Refundable.

$25

Pet Fee

One-time fee per pet.

$0

Pet Deposit

One-time deposit per pet.

$0

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Building details

Property details

Year built1937
Units359
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About Icon Downtown Durham

HomeApartments in Durham Icon Downtown Durham

Icon Downtown Durham is an updated historic apartment community located within walking distance of Duke University and Downtown Durham! We offer a variety of upgraded apartments, some still retain their original charm with real hardwood/parquet floors, large windows and 9' ceilings. Many of our floor plans include washers, dryers and dishwashers! For years we've been the preferred choice for Duke affiliates due to our location, price and range of floorplan options. Best of all, you don't necessarily need a car as we are on the University transit line. Our community features many amenities including a pool, dog park, fitness center, gazebos, grills, picnic tables, upgraded units, laundry facility, 24 hour emergency maintenance and management onsite. *Short-term leases are available for an additional fee


Year Built: 1937

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Rent trends in Durham

Studio apartments at Icon Downtown Durham cost about 39% less than the average rent price for studios in Durham.

1-bedroom apartments here are priced 23% lower than 1-bedrooms in Durham.

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at Icon Downtown Durham to be 15% less than the average for similarly sized apartments in Durham.

Median rents as of Sep 12 2026.
Durham
A table of studio rental data trends in Durham
MonthMedian Rent
September 2024$1,503
October 2024$1,545
November 2024$1,476
December 2024$1,432
January 2025$1,419
February 2025$1,431
March 2025$1,382
April 2025$1,404
May 2025$1,451
June 2025$1,470
July 2025$1,453
August 2025$1,508
September 2025$1,445
October 2025$1,407
November 2025$1,428
December 2025$1,427
January 2026$1,428
February 2026$1,422
March 2026$1,370
April 2026$1,372
May 2026$1,352
June 2026$1,335
July 2026$1,338
August 2026$1,366
September 2026$1,468

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Can I afford to live at 1500 Duke University Rd?

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Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$37,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $37,000 annually to afford this studio median monthly rent price of $925.
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Schools near Icon Downtown Durham

E.K. Powe Elementary School

913 9th st

durham, NC, 27705

PK, K-5Public
B

Ignite Online Academy

5321 ephesus church rd.

durham, NC, 27707

K-12Public

Pleasant Grove Elementary School

3605 pleasant grove church rd

morrisville, NC, 27560

PK, K-5Public
A-

Hortons Creek Elementary

7615 o'kelly chapel rd

cary, NC, 27519

PK, K-5Public
A

Parkside Elementary School

332 parkside valley dr

morrisville, NC, 27560

PK, K-5Public
A
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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 1500 Duke University Rd

Walking

7/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.

Driving

9/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

5/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Transit

5/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.

Points of interest for 1500 Duke University Rd, Durham

Groceries

9/10
Wide variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk

Shopping

7/10
Wide variety of shops within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Cafes

6/10
Wide variety of cafés within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Restaurants

8/10
Wide variety of restaurants within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Primary schools

8/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk

High schools

4/10
At least one high school within a 20-minute walk

Nightlife

7/10
Wide variety of bars within a short drive, including some within walking distance

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