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Highlights
Pet Friendly
- Spacious closets
- Peaceful setting
- Bright interiors
- Full kitchens
Location
820 Martin Luther King Pkwy, Durham, NC 27713, USA
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Property Overview
Lakeside Gardens is rated highly overall, with strong marks for price, amenities, and location, suggesting solid value and convenient access to nearby points of interest. Its bright interiors, spacious closets, full kitchens, and peaceful setting add to its appeal, while the available photos and nearby pet supply store provide helpful practical details.
This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.
Things you’ll love
Less expensive- Dishwasher
- Images Available
Great for
Pet owners
Floor plans
| Lakeside Gardens - One Bed and One Bath | 1 bed | 1 bath | 697 sqft | $1,025 /mo | |||
| Lakeside Gardens - Two Bed and Two Bath | 2 bed | 2 bath | 921 sqft | $1,250 /mo |
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Amenities for Lakeside Gardens
Apartment Amenities
| Ceiling Fan |
Appliances
| Dishwasher |
Building
| Cats OK | Controlled Access |
| Dogs OK | Fitness Center |
Grounds
| Outdoor Space |
Services
| On-Site Management |
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
Applicants
One-time.
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REQUIRED FEES
Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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Dog Policy
Allowed
Cat Policy
Allowed
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About Lakeside Gardens
Lakeside Gardens offers income-restricted senior apartments in Durham designed for comfort, community, and maintenance-free living. Our one- and two-bedroom floor plans feature bright interiors, full kitchens, and spacious closets that support everyday convenience. Enjoy lakeside walking paths, fitness and activity spaces, and a welcoming onsite team committed to resident support. With its peaceful setting and easy access to Durham’s amenities, Lakeside Gardens provides affordable senior living that feels both connected and relaxing.
Zumper Expert Rating
Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.8
/10
Very GoodWith a solid 8.8 out of 10 overall, Lakeside Gardens is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Trustworthiness, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Lakeside Gardens has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Lakeside Gardens offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·9A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
Lakeside Gardens goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including pets allowed. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, Lakeside Gardens receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Lakeside Gardens is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·7A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While it may not have as many distinctive features as similar properties in the surrounding area, renters can trust Lakeside Gardens to provide reasonable accomodations and accurate details about its community.
Trustworthiness·7A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
Lakeside Gardens provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking for.
Lakeside Gardens is great for:
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 Lakeside Gardens compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Less expensive
- The 1-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
- Less expensive
- The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
- Dishwasher
- Dishwasher available in kitchen
- Images Available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
Considerations
- Greater distance from grade schools
- The nearest elementary school is farther than 1 mile away
- Greater distance from high schools
- The nearest high school is farther than 3 miles away
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Rent trends in Durham
1-bedroom apartments here are priced 25% lower than 1-bedrooms in Durham.
If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at Lakeside Gardens to be 24% less than the average for similarly sized apartments in Durham.
Median rents as of Jul 11 2026.
Durham
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | $1,399 |
| August 2024 | $1,417 |
| September 2024 | $1,443 |
| 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 | $1,339 |
Affordability calculator
Can I afford to live at 820 Martin Luther King Pkwy?
Bedrooms
Rent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$41,000/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $41,000 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $1,025.
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Schools near Lakeside Gardens
Southwest Elementary School
2320 cook rd
durham, NC, 27713
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
Getting around Durham near 820 Martin Luther King Pkwy
Walking
4/10
Fewer daily needs are within walking distance (unless you’re up for a challenge).
Driving
8/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.
Cycling
4/10
This is semi-bikeable, but you’ll need another way of getting around.
Transit
3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.
Points of interest for 820 Martin Luther King Pkwy, Durham
Groceries
0/10
Closest supermarket further than a 30-minute walk
Shopping
3/10
Some shops within walking distance
Cafes
1/10
Few or no cafés within walking distance
Restaurants
4/10
Some restaurants within walking distance
Primary schools
3/10
At least one elementary school within a 30-minute walk
High schools
1/10
Closest high school further than a 30-minute walk
Nightlife
1/10
Few or no bars within walking distance
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