The Oaks at Northgate

1306 Leon St, Durham, NC 27705

Last Updated: 2 Wks Ago
(7)
Monthly Rent
$899 - $1,650
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Bedrooms
1 - 3
Bathrooms
1 - 2
Sq. Ft.
650 - 1,050 sq ft

Pricing and Floor Plans

The Magnolia

$900 - $1,100
1 Bed, 1 Bath
650 Sq. Ft.
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The Oak

$899 - $1,225
2 Beds, 1 Bath
850 Sq. Ft.
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The Maple

$1,199 - $1,475
2 Beds, 2 Baths
945 Sq. Ft.
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The River Birch

$1,399 - $1,600
3 Beds, 1 Bath
1,050 Sq. Ft.
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* Price shown is base rent. 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. 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 1970
  • 386 units3 stories

Fees & Policies

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

One-Time Basics

Due at Application

  • Application Fee Per Applicant
    $50

Due at Move-In

  • Administrative Fee
    $150

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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Property Highlights

  • Cable & Internet Ready
  • Carpeting
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Community Outdoor Movie Night
  • dog stations
  • Extra Storage
  • Media Room
  • Party Room
  • Soccer Field

Apartment Features

  • Air Conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Cable Ready
  • Carpet
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Granite Countertops
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Heating

Community Features

  • Business Center
  • Clubhouse
  • Courtyard
  • Grill
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Maintenance on site
  • Media Center/Movie Theatre
  • Picnic Area
  • Playground
  • Property Manager on Site

Map of The Oaks at Northgate

Area Scores

Walkability

Moderately walkable

Transit

Limited public transit

Driveability

Exceptionally drivable

Bikeability

Fairly bikeable

Scores provided by

Soundscore

Active

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Transit

Commuter Rail

7 min Drive

Amtrak

Airport

Raleigh-Durham International

25 min Drive

Raleigh-Durham International

Moving to Northgate, Durham, NC

Shopping Centers

Shoppers will appreciate The Oaks at Northgate proximity to North Pointe Center, North Pointe Shops & Suites, and Northgate Crossing. North Pointe Center is 0.4 miles away, and North Pointe Shops & Suites is within a 17 minute walk.

Commuting

With a TransitScore of 30, The Oaks at Northgate has limited public transit, including 4 transit stops within 31.8 miles. Transit options include Durham Amtrak Station and Cary.

Parks and Recreation

Recreational activities near The Oaks at Northgate are plentiful. Discover 4 parks within 5 miles, including North Carolina Museum of Life and Science, Duke Gardens, and The Mountains to the Sea Trail.

Airports

Living in Northgate provides easy access to Raleigh-Durham International, located just 25 minutes from The Oaks at Northgate.

Local Education

Primary and Secondary Schools

GreatSchools rating: 8 out of 10

George Watts Elementary

Grades PK-5

Public

GreatSchools rating: 6 out of 10

E K Powe Elementary

Grades PK-5

Public

GreatSchools rating: 5 out of 10

Brogden Middle

Grades 6-8

Public

Not rated

Tabernacle Of Life Chr. School

Grades K-8

Private

Not rated

Wright School

Grades K-8

Public

Not rated

Immaculata Catholic School

Grades PK-8

Private

GreatSchools rating: 3 out of 10

Riverside High

Grades 9-12

Public

GreatSchools rating: 1 out of 10

Durham's Performance Learning

Grades 9-12

Public

Not rated

New Horizons Academy Of Excellence

Grades 9-12

Private

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GreatSchools

Colleges and Universities

School Commute Time (Distance)
Duke University Drive: 7 min (2.8 mi)
N.C. Central Univ. Drive: 12 min (5 mi)
Durham Tech. Comm. Coll. Drive: 12 min (5.8 mi)
UNC-Chapel Hill Drive: 24 min (13.8 mi)

About The Oaks at Northgate

We had a vision to create apartment living that is not homogenized but celebrates the past of the Durham while recognizing the progressiveness of Central North Carolina today. With The Oaks at Northgate, you will find an effort to take an existing… part of Durham and revive it to a modernized and unique living experience…You’ll love to call our apartments home. With a variety of floor plans available, there's a home just for you, right here!

The Oaks at Northgate is an apartment community in Durham, NC

Renter Reviews

For The Oaks at Northgate

2.1

7 Ratings & Reviews

  • 5/13/22

    Eder varela

    No lo recomiendo el servicio de mantenimiento es pésimo personalmente tengo dos semanas sin calefacción ni agua caliente ?? y parece no importarles en lo que si son puntuales es en la factura de cobro de renta definitivamente creo que el peor lugar de la ciudad para vivir

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