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Cortland Research Park Apartments

4405 Waterford Valley Dr, Durham, NC 27713

Floor Plan Summary
Monthly RentBedroomsBathrooms
$1,165 - $4,3351 - 2 1 - 2

Rent Specials

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Pricing and Floor Plans

Brightleaf

$1,275 - $3,443
1 Bed, 1 Bath
787 Sq. Ft.

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4 Rentals Available
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
1517
$1,290
787
Now
1613
$1,275
787
Now
2137
$1,320
787
8/2/25

Amberly

$1,165 - $3,268
1 Bed, 1 Bath
685 Sq. Ft.

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3 Rentals Available
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
532
$1,215
685
Now
2012
$1,200
685
Now
2032
$1,165
685
9/4/25

Fairfield

$1,468 - $3,996
2 Beds, 2 Baths
1,047 Sq. Ft.

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9 Rentals Available
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
1733
$1,473
1,047
Now
1721
$1,468
1,047
7/9/25
911
$1,493
1,047
7/10/25

Solterra

$1,578 - $4,335
2 Beds, 2 Baths
1,137 Sq. Ft.

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5 Rentals Available
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
2031
$1,613
1,137
Now
1338
$1,578
1,137
7/10/25
1325
$1,588
1,137
7/17/25

Rougemont

$1,523 - $4,129
2 Beds, 2 Baths
1,084 Sq. Ft.

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4 Rentals Available
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
1628
$1,528
1,084
Now
511
$1,523
1,084
Now
2128
$1,528
1,084
8/23/25
* Price shown is base rent and may not include non-optional fees and utilities. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice. * Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Details

Lease Term Options

  • Available months 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15

Property Information

  • Built in 1996
  • 360 units / 3 stories

Fees and Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

One-Time Move-In Fees

  • Administrative Fee
    $200
  • Application Fee
    $75

Matterport 3D Tours

Property Highlights

  • Barbecue Grills
  • Covered Parking
  • Elevate Fitness Experience and Free Group Classes
  • Cortland’s Live Easy Guarantees
  • Dog Grooming Station
  • Picnic/bbq Area
  • Bike Storage and Repair Station
  • Cortland Front Door Trash Service
  • Front Door Trash Service
  • Bike Storage

Apartment Features

  • Air Conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Cable Ready
  • Carpet
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Crown Molding
  • Deck
  • Dining Room
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Community Features

  • 24 Hour Access
  • Bicycle Storage
  • Cabana
  • Car Charging Station
  • Clubhouse
  • Courtyard
  • Dog Park
  • Fitness Center
  • Garages
  • Grill

Map of Cortland Research Park

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Neighborhood Scores

Walk Score ®

Car-Dependent43 / 100

Transit Score ®

Some Transit28 / 100

Bike Score ®

Somewhat Bikeable40 / 100

Soundscore

Active73 / 100

Transit

16 min Drive
Amtrak
Airport
Raleigh-Durham International
16 min Drive
Raleigh-Durham International

Moving to South Durham, Durham, NC

Shopping Centers

Shoppers will appreciate Cortland Research Park Apartments proximity to Parkwood Shopping Center, Triangle Village Shopping Center, and Triangle Square Shopping Center. Parkwood Shopping Center is 1 mile away, and Triangle Village Shopping Center is within a 19 minute walk.

Commuting

With a TransitScore of 28, Cortland Research Park Apartments has some transit, including 4 transit stops within 37.9 miles. Transit options include Durham Amtrak Station and Cary.

Airports

Living in South Durham provides easy access to Raleigh-Durham International, located just 15 minutes from Cortland Research Park Apartments.

Local Education

Primary and Secondary Schools

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New Life Christian Academy

Grades K-6

Private

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Al-Huda Academy

Grades K-2

Private

8 rating

Rogers-Herr Middle

Grades 6-8

Public

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Acton Academy Durham

Grades K-8

Private

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St. Sya Academy Ii

Grades K-9

Private

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Faith Assembly Christian Academy

Grades K-12

Private

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Mount Zion Christian Academy

Grades K-12

Private

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Colleges and Universities

School

Commute Time (Distance)

N.C. Central Univ.

Drive: 12 min (6.5 mi)

Durham Tech. Comm. Coll.

Drive: 12 min (6.8 mi)

UNC-Chapel Hill

Drive: 16 min (9.1 mi)

Duke University

Drive: 17 min (10.3 mi)

About Cortland Research Park Apartments

Located near major employers like Fidelity and IBM, our Research Park apartment community offers a world of opportunity near the heart of Research Triangle Park. Upscale features like wood-burning fireplaces, granite countertops, and stainless steel... appliances will make you proud to call any of our spacious one and two-bedroom apartments near RTP home.

You can spend the perfect stay-at-home day with our upscale apartment amenities, including a resort-style pool, 24/7 fitness center, hammock garden, and disc golf field. Or when you want to explore the town, shop and grab a bite at The Streets at Southpoint, see a show at the Durham Performing Arts Center, or go for a scenic hike at the American Tobacco Trail.

No matter what your day looks like, you’ll come home to the hospitality and service of a community team dedicated to you.

Cortland Research Park Apartments is an apartment community

Cortland

Contact

Property Address:
4405 Waterford Valley Dr,
Durham, NC 27713
Phone Number: (984) 208-2918
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Office Hours
  • SundayCLOSED
  • Monday10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • TuesdayCLOSED
  • Wednesday10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • ThursdayCLOSED
  • Friday1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Renter Reviews

For Cortland Research Park

3.9

158 Ratings & Reviews

How Is This Rating Determined?

6/18/25

Complete Nightmare — Avoid This Place

We’ve been living here for two months, and the experience has been nothing short of a disaster.

It started before we even moved in. The original apartment assigned to us was located deep in the back of the community, and to reach the front door, we would have had to drive over six or seven steep speed bumps every single time. We requested to switch to another unit before moving in, and while management agreed, they never updated the system properly. As a result, our resident portal was still...
linked to the old unit. Maintenance requests kept getting sent to the wrong apartment — and two months later, this issue still hasn’t been fixed. The portal access itself was broken for the first month, so we couldn’t pay rent. We were still charged a late fee and haven’t received a refund yet — even though the delay was entirely on their end.

Then there’s the maintenance team. Our refrigerator was overcooling and freezing our food. A technician came and claimed it was low on Freon — which doesn’t make sense at all, since low Freon should cause the fridge to not cool properly. He filled it anyway, and now the freezer doesn’t work at all — everything is melting. On top of that, he left the back of the fridge completely exposed (see photo). Completely unprofessional.

And finally, the mail room is a mess. There are packages scattered all over the floor, making it a daily hassle to find anything. Even though there’s a locker system, and the package pileup is out of control.

I really hoped this would be a good place to live, but between the broken systems, unhelpful support, and sloppy maintenance, it’s been a constant headache. Do yourself a favor and look elsewhere.

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6/13/25

Verified Renter

Cortland RTP is a nice place to live, the landscaping is nice, pool is nice and the volleyball court and park does give residents something to do. However, the apartments do need some upgrading, from plumbing to painting. I would like to see the trash disposal area better maintained and the furniture around the community should be better upkept for residents to enjoy. I have been living here for three years and there is a lot of resident turn over. They do have a gym, and resort style pool but... maybe a ping pong table, community garden, and hammocks around the community would be some extra amenities to keep residents around longer. Overall, the community is pretty quiet, it’s just older and could use some upgrading.

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6/4/25

Verified Renter

The building is old but I love the layout refurbish AC units in the entire complex definitely not worth the payout

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2/17/25

Verified Renter

This property is amazing! The amenities are definitely worth the move here!!

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Property Manager at Cortland Research Park responded to this review

Hello, thank you so much for taking the time to share your feedback with us! Please don't hesitate to contact us any time; we'd be happy to help!
- Your team at Cortland Research Park

1/20/25

Verified Renter

Don’t move here they have roaches soon as you think they’re gone they reappear

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Property Manager at Cortland Research Park responded to this review

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We take pest control very seriously and ensure that each home is thoroughly treated if needed, prior to any new resident moving in. If you are currently experiencing an issue, we strongly encourage you to reach... out to us directly so that we can address it promptly. We’re happy to schedule a more extensive treatment to resolve any concerns you may have.

Please feel free to contact our office or stop by to discuss and schedule treatment options. We’re here to help and want to ensure your home is comfortable and pest-free.

-Your Cortland Research Park team

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