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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Picnic area
  • Spacious living room
  • Central air and heat
  • Lvp flooring
  • Community basketball court
  • Essentials

Location

2201 Morehead Ave, Durham, NC 27707, USA|Duke Forest
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Management

Wilson Property Management Inc

Leasing office

(919) 782-1717

Property Overview

Lakewood Apartments offers strong value with an overall high rating, competitive pricing, and a convenient location, along with a solid set of amenities and a clear, detailed listing. Highlights include a spacious living room, central air and heat, LVP flooring, a picnic area, and a community basketball court, with added appeal from outdoor space and nearby pet supply stores.

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.

Zumper Expert Rating

7.9
Very Good
Lakewood Apartments! Affordable and Efficient one bedroom apartment in Durham! is worth considering and a notable rental in the neighborhood. Residents prioritizing Amenities will find this property to be a solid option for their next home. It may not stand out for Quality, but it offers a satisfying, above-average quality of life.

Things you’ll love

  • Less expensive
  • Middle school nearby
  • Images Available

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

Affordable and Efficient 1 Bed 1 Bath Apartments available in Durham!1 bed1 bath595 sqft$849 /mo1 unit available

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Amenities for Lakewood Apartments! Affordable and Efficient one bedroom apartment in Durham!

Appliances

OvenRange
RefrigeratorStove/Oven

Building

Cats OKDogs OK

Grounds

Basketball CourtsOutdoor Space
Picnic Tables
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
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Cat Policy

Allowed
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Discover affordable and efficient 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartments in Durham, NC. Each unit offers practical living space with eat in kitchen and central air and heat. Now the community has a brand new onsite laundry room for residents. Off-street parking is available for residents. Conveniently located in Durham, these apartments provide simple, value-driven housing with nearby community resources and transportation options.


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.
7.9
/10
Very Good
Lakewood Apartments! Affordable and Efficient one bedroom apartment in Durham! is worth considering and a notable rental in the neighborhood. Residents prioritizing Amenities will find this property to be a solid option for their next home. It may not stand out for Quality, but it offers a satisfying, above-average quality of life.
How we rated Lakewood Apartments! Affordable and Efficient one bedroom apartment in Durham!
Price·8A 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.
Scoring a 8/10, Lakewood Apartments! Affordable and Efficient one bedroom apartment in Durham! is a great option for renters looking for apartments in Duke Forest. The rent is significantly lower than the median rent for the area, therefore this property is competitively priced for its location and its features. Residents here will find a home that meets their needs with few trade-offs.
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.
Lakewood Apartments! Affordable and Efficient one bedroom apartment in Durham! goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including basketball courts. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, Lakewood Apartments! Affordable and Efficient one bedroom apartment in Durham! 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.
Lakewood Apartments! Affordable and Efficient one bedroom apartment in Durham! 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·6A 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 Lakewood Apartments! Affordable and Efficient one bedroom apartment in Durham! does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
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.
Lakewood Apartments! Affordable and Efficient one bedroom apartment in Durham! 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.

Lakewood Apartments! Affordable and Efficient one bedroom apartment in Durham! is great for:

Pet owners

  • Outdoor spaces are available at this property
  • 2 pet supply stores near the property

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 Lakewood Apartments! Affordable and Efficient one bedroom apartment in Durham! compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Less expensive
The 1-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 0.5 mile away
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Rent trends in Duke Forest

1-bedroom apartments at Lakewood Apartments! Affordable and Efficient one bedroom apartment in Durham! cost about 12% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Duke Forest.

Median rents as of Sep 12 2026.
Duke Forest
Durham
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Durham
MonthMedian Rent
September 2024$1,327
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$1,413
October 2025$1,436
November 2025$1,385
December 2025$1,321
January 2026$1,385
February 2026$1,350
March 2026$1,270
April 2026$1,299
May 2026$1,327
June 2026$1,321
July 2026$1,368
August 2026$1,312
September 2026$1,332
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Duke Forest
MonthMedian Rent
January 2026$1,125
February 2026$1,125
April 2026$1,136
May 2026$901
June 2026$1,002
July 2026$960
August 2026$960

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Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Schools near Lakewood Apartments! Affordable and Efficient one bedroom apartment in Durham!

Lakewood Elementary School

2520 vesson ave

durham, NC, 27707

PK, K-5Public
C

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

Duke Forest | Durham, NC

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.

Getting around Durham near 2201 Morehead Ave

Walking

6/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

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

4/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for 2201 Morehead Ave, Durham

Groceries

8/10
Wide variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk

Shopping

6/10
Variety of shops within a short drive

Cafes

5/10
Variety of cafés within a short drive

Restaurants

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

Primary schools

6/10
At least one elementary school within a 15-minute walk

High schools

6/10
At least one high school within a 15-minute walk

Nightlife

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

Explore the area around 2201 Morehead Ave

Food Lion
2000 Chapel Hill Rd
Durham Co-op Market
1111 W Chapel Hill St
University Market
1108 W Chapel Hill St
Al Taiba Halal Market
1008 W Chapel Hill St
Foster's Market
2694 Durham Chapel Hill Blvd

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