Icon Downtown Durham

1500 Duke University Rd, Durham, NC 27701

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Monthly Rent
$875 - $1,500
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Bedrooms
Studio - 2
Bathrooms
1 Bath
Sq. Ft.
400 - 1,200 sq ft

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 10/31/2026. *Pricing is subject to change. Call for availability before submitting an application. Application fees are non-refundable.*

Pricing and Floor Plans

A1 Studio C Standard -Call for Availability

$875
Studio, 1 Bath
400 Sq. Ft.
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A1 Studio C SemiUpgrade-Call for Availability

$925
Studio, 1 Bath
400 Sq. Ft.
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A1 Studio C Upgrade-Call for Availability

$975
Studio, 1 Bath
400 Sq. Ft.
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A2 1x1 C Standard-Call for Availability

$900
1 Bed, 1 Bath
415 Sq. Ft.
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A3 1x1 C Standard-Call for Availability

$900
1 Bed, 1 Bath
415 Sq. Ft.
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A2 1x1 C Semi Upgrade -Call for Availability

$950
1 Bed, 1 Bath
415 Sq. Ft.
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A5 1x1 C Standard-Call for Availability

$950
1 Bed, 1 Bath
498 Sq. Ft.
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A3 1x1 C Semi Upgrade-Call for Availability

$950
1 Bed, 1 Bath
415 Sq. Ft.
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A4 1x1 C Standard-Call for Availability

$950
1 Bed, 1 Bath
497 Sq. Ft.
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A8 1x1 C Standard-Call for Availability

$975
1 Bed, 1 Bath
618 Sq. Ft.
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A5 1x1 C Semi Upgrade-Call for Availability

$1,000
1 Bed, 1 Bath
498 Sq. Ft.
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A3 1x1 C Upgrade-Call for Availability

$1,000
1 Bed, 1 Bath
415 Sq. Ft.
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A2 1x1 C Upgrade -Call for Availability

$1,000
1 Bed, 1 Bath
415 Sq. Ft.
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A4 1x1 C Semi Upgrade-Call for Availability

$1,000
1 Bed, 1 Bath
497 Sq. Ft.
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A8 1x1 C Semi Upgrade-Call for Availability

$1,025
1 Bed, 1 Bath
618 Sq. Ft.
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A4 1x1 C Upgrade-Call for Availability

$1,050
1 Bed, 1 Bath
497 Sq. Ft.
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A5 1x1 C Upgrade-Call for Availability

$1,050
1 Bed, 1 Bath
498 Sq. Ft.
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A8 1x1 C Upgrade-Call for Availability

$1,075
1 Bed, 1 Bath
618 Sq. Ft.
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A6 1x1 H Semi Upgrade-Call for Availability

$1,175
1 Bed, 1 Bath
529 Sq. Ft.
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A7 1x1 H Semi Upgrade-Call for Availability

$1,200
1 Bed, 1 Bath
529 Sq. Ft.
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A10 1x1 H Semi Upgrade-Call for Availability

$1,225
1 Bed, 1 Bath
655 Sq. Ft.
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A9 1x1 H Semi Upgrade-Call for Availability

$1,225
1 Bed, 1 Bath
655 Sq. Ft.
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A11 1x1 H Semi Upgrade-Call for Availability

$1,225
1 Bed, 1 Bath
655 Sq. Ft.
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B1 2x1 H Semi Upgrade-Call for Availability

$1,275
2 Beds, 1 Bath
760 Sq. Ft.
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B2 2x1 H Semi Upgrade-Call for Availability

$1,300
2 Beds, 1 Bath
784 Sq. Ft.
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B4 2x1 C Standard-Call for Availability

$1,300
2 Beds, 1 Bath
900 Sq. Ft.
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B3 2x1 H Semi Upgrade-Call for Availability

$1,325
2 Beds, 1 Bath
790 Sq. Ft.
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B6 2x1 C Standard-Call for Availability

$1,325
2 Beds, 1 Bath
1,200 Sq. Ft.
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B5 2x1 H Semi Upgrade-Call for Availability

$1,350
2 Beds, 1 Bath
952 Sq. Ft.
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B4 2x1 C Semi Upgrade-Call for Availability

$1,350
2 Beds, 1 Bath
900 Sq. Ft.
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B4 2x1 C Upgrade-Call for Availability

$1,400
2 Beds, 1 Bath
900 Sq. Ft.
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B6 2x1 C Semi Upgrade-Call for Availability

$1,450
2 Beds, 1 Bath
1,200 Sq. Ft.
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B6 2x1 C Upgrade-Call for Availability

$1,500
2 Beds, 1 Bath
1,200 Sq. Ft.
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* Price shown is total price based on community-supplied monthly required fees. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. 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

  • 12 mo

Property Information

  • Built in 1937
  • 359 units3 stories

Fees & Policies

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

Utilities & Essentials

  • Trash
    $10 / mo
  • Liability Waiver
    $14 / mo
  • Community Fee
    $15 / mo
  • Pest Control
    $5 / mo

One-Time Basics

  • Reservation/Holding Fee
    $300

Due at Application

  • Application Fee Per Applicant
    $50

Due at Move-In

  • Remaining Move-In Fee
    $200
  • Administrative Fee
    $250

Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.

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Drive Time
Walk Time
Bike Ride Time
Public Transit

Property Highlights

  • 24-Hour Emergency Maintenance Service
  • 9 ft. ceiling
  • Ample Closet/Storage Space
  • Bus Stop On-site
  • Cable Ready
  • Carpet in Bedrooms
  • Charming Historic Details
  • Complimentary Coffee Bar
  • Controlled Access
  • Courtyard
  • Crown Molding Throughout
  • Crown Molding Throughout in Specific Units
  • Dog Park
  • Dryer (Electric)
  • Front and Back Entries in Specific Units
  • Glasstop Stoves in Specific Units
  • Granite Countertops In Specific Units
  • Lots of Natural Light
  • Parquet / Wood Flooring in Common Areas
  • Professional On-site Management

Apartment Features

  • Air Conditioning
  • Cable Ready
  • Carpet
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Crown Molding
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Heating
  • Kitchen

Community Features

  • Bicycle Storage
  • Business Center
  • Controlled Access
  • Courtyard
  • Fitness Center
  • Grill
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Lounge
  • Picnic Area
  • Playground

Map of Icon Downtown Durham

Area Scores

Walkability

Moderately walkable

Transit

Good public transit

Driveability

Exceptionally drivable

Bikeability

Fairly bikeable

Scores provided by

Soundscore

Active

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Transit

Commuter Rail

4 min Drive

Amtrak

Airport

Raleigh-Durham International

24 min Drive

Raleigh-Durham International

Moving to Duke, Durham, NC

Shopping Centers

Shoppers will appreciate Icon Downtown Durham proximity to 1911-1917 Chapel Hill Rd, Bull City Market, and Shoppes At Lakewood. 1911-1917 Chapel Hill Rd is 0.7 miles away, and Bull City Market is within a 17 minute walk.

Commuting

With a TransitScore of 60, Icon Downtown Durham has good public transit, including 4 transit stops within 32.4 miles. Transit options include Durham Amtrak Station and Cary.

Parks and Recreation

Recreational activities near Icon Downtown Durham are plentiful. Discover 3 parks within 3.4 miles, including Duke Gardens, Duke Lemur Center, and North Carolina Museum of Life and Science.

Airports

Living in Duke provides easy access to Raleigh-Durham International, located just 23 minutes from Icon Downtown Durham.

Local Education

Primary and Secondary Schools

GreatSchools rating: 3 out of 10

Lakewood Elementary

Grades PK-5

Public

GreatSchools rating: 7 out of 10

Morehead Montessori

Grades PK-5

Public

GreatSchools rating: 10 out of 10

Lakewood Montessori Middle

Grades 6-8

Public

Not rated

Immaculata Catholic School

Grades PK-8

Private

GreatSchools rating: 4 out of 10

Charles E Jordan Sr High School

Grades 9-12

Public

Not rated

Insight Colearning Center

Grades 9-12

Private

GreatSchools rating: 8 out of 10

Durham School Of The Arts

Grades 6-12

Public

GreatSchools rating: 8 out of 10

Durham Charter School

Grades K-12

Public

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GreatSchools

Colleges and Universities

School Commute Time (Distance)
Duke University Walk: 18 min (1 mi)
N.C. Central Univ. Drive: 7 min (2.8 mi)
Durham Tech. Comm. Coll. Drive: 8 min (3.6 mi)
UNC-Chapel Hill Drive: 22 min (10.9 mi)

About 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 hardwood 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. We also offer some furnished apartments. Best of all, you don't need a car as we are on the University transit line.

Our community features many amenities including a pool, dog park, fitness center, business center, gazebos, grills, picnic tables, upgraded units, laundry facility, 24 hour emergency maintenance and management onsite.

Live Beautiful - Apply Today!

Short-term leases are available for an additional fee.

Icon Downtown Durham is an apartment community in Durham, NC

Contact

Property Address:
1500 Duke University Rd,
Durham, NC 27701
Phone Number: (984) 364-8194
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Office Hours
  • Sunday Closed
  • Monday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Thursday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Friday 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
Icon Downtown Durham

Renter Reviews

For Icon Downtown Durham

2.8

13 Ratings & Reviews

  • 4/22/24

    Personal bad experience and lost 3k

    I first came to this place when I started my first year and flew from out of state, arrived with all my luggage, and went straight to the leasing office. I had previously communicated with them via phone/email. After the office people arrived late, they didn't even bother to show me the place or give me a tour, but I relied on the images and signed the lease while in the office to get the keys and have a place to stay. When I got there I was disgusted. There was a dead roach and flies in the… place. My neighbor told me his car was recently broken into and that he felt unsafe. Within 10 minutes, I went back to the office and asked politely if they could please take the keys back, as I felt uncomfortable with the place. They then forced me to sign a lease buy-out agreement and pay $4200.00 (but got my deposit back of about ~$1,200). I regret signing the lease without pushing for the tour or fighting for my money. As a student with limited financial resources, the whole situation was very unfortunate, and keeping ~$3000 would've gone a long way for me, but I chose to prioritize my safety as a woman living alone.

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    Property Manager at Icon Downtown Durham responded to this review

    We are sorry to see this review. Our tenants safety and satisfaction are our top priority.
    We checked our recent records and do not show any applicants that moved in and out immediately or other like claims based on your description.
    We would love    … the opportunity to discuss this further with you and ensure we are not missing any possible training opportunities with our team. For further assistance please call 919.489.3112.
    We wish you well in all your future endeavors.

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Languages: English

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