821 Onslow St, Durham, NC 27705
What This Condo Offers
Welcome to your new sanctuary at 821 Onslow St Unit B, a beautiful basement unit, perfectly situated in one of Durham’s most desirable and walkable... neighborhoods. This charming 2-bedroom basement unit offers a rare combination of comfort, convenience, and affordability—an ideal opportunity to live steps from everything you love without the premium price tag. This is a rare find as the basement apartment is right below a quiet single-family home.
Step inside to discover a cozy, well-designed living space perfect for relaxing or working from home, a fully equipped kitchen featuring an electric range, stainless steel refrigerator, microwave, and dishwasher, private washer and dryer located in the shared utility basement, and ample storage throughout the apartment.
This property is cat-friendly (no dogs permitted). Essential appliances, including a refrigerator, dishwasher, garbage disposal, and microwave, make daily living effortless.
The location is unbeatable. You are just half a block from Duke East Campus and a short walk to Whole Foods, Harris Teeter, Ninth Street restaurants, cafés, and local favorites. Enjoy a peaceful residential feel while staying right in the center of Durham’s most vibrant and convenient area. The bus stop is also half a block away, for easy access to downtown Durham!
Additional details: No undergraduates. No smoking. Showings begin December 18, 2025. The target lease start date is January 1, 2026. Preferred lease term is one year, but flexible, including 6 month leases! The unit is unfurnished.
Utilities: The tenant only pays a portion of their electricity while the owner covers the trash, water, sewer, recycling, gas, internet, helping keep monthly costs manageable!
If you’ve been looking for an affordable home in an A+ location, this one checks every box. Schedule your visit today and experience the best of Durham living!
Security Deposit amount determined by the owner.
For each pet, there is a non-refundable move-in fee of $200 and monthly fee of $35.
Elevate your living experience with our optional Resident Benefits Package ($45/month). Enjoy peace of mind and extra perks designed to make renting easier and more rewarding:
- $100,000 in personal liability protection
- $10,000 in personal belongings protection
- Credit Booster for on-time payments - build your credit just by paying rent
- Accidental damage & lockout reimbursement credits
- Plus more exclusive resident perks!
Property is syndicated by Nomad as a courtesy to owner. Owner will conduct all correspondence and showings.
BEWARE OF SCAMS - Nomad will never ask you to pay any amount prior to applying and all payments are processed through our secure online tenant portal direct to Nomad.
Unit
- $1,600 / month
- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,000 sq. ft.
- Available Jan 1
Condo Features
- Air Conditioning
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Heating
- High Speed Internet Access
- Microwave
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Washer/Dryer
Community Features
- Utilities Included
821 Onslow St is located in Durham, North Carolina in the 27705 zip code.
Rental Fees and Pet Policies
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Neighborhood Scores
Walk Score ®
Very Walkable75 / 100
Transit Score ®
Good Transit61 / 100
Bike Score ®
Very Bikeable77 / 100
Soundscore ™
Active77 / 100
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Local Education
Colleges and Universities
School
Commute Time (Distance)
Duke University
Drive: 4 min (1.7 mi)
N.C. Central Univ.
Drive: 9 min (3.9 mi)
Durham Tech. Comm. Coll.
Drive: 10 min (4.7 mi)
UNC-Chapel Hill
Drive: 25 min (13.9 mi)
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Shopping Centers
Shoppers will appreciate 821 Onslow St proximity to Bull City Market, Shops At Erwin Mill, and 2408 & 2500 Hillsborough Rd. Bull City Market is 0.5 miles away, and Shops At Erwin Mill is within a 12 minute walk.
Commuting
With a TransitScore of 61, 821 Onslow St has good transit, including 4 transit stops within 32.5 miles. Transit options include Durham Amtrak Station and Cary Station.
Parks and Recreation
Recreational activities near 821 Onslow St are plentiful. Discover 3 parks within 4.9 miles, including Duke Gardens, North Carolina Museum of Life and Science, and The Mountains to the Sea Trail.
Airports
Living in Duke provides easy access to Raleigh-Durham International, located just 25 minutes from 821 Onslow St.
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