With downtown skyline views and walkability to City Center and historic districts, our apartments near Duke University connect you to the heart of city living. Designer features like quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances will make you proud to call any of our studio, one and two-bedroom apartments in Downtown Durham home.
Nicknamed "Bull City" in the late 1800s for its tobacco industry, Durham today is still home to a thriving city center and workforce. Cortland Bull City offers convenience to local universities and major employers like Duke, North Carolina Central University, and UNC Chapel Hill that makes your everyday commute a breeze. And when you're considering your weekend (or weeknight) plans, you have plenty of options nearby. Walk over to Brightleaf Square and Central Park for a taste of downtown Durham's historic districts and their popular restaurants and bars. Then, catch a baseball game at Durham Bulls Athletic Park or get tickets to a live show at the Durham Performing Arts Center.
Apartment for rent
Special offer
$2,344/mo
600 Willard St, # 212, Durham, NC 27701
2beds
1,228sqft
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Apartment
Available Tue Oct 20 2026
Cats, dogs OK
Central air
In unit laundry
On site parking
Central, electric, fireplace, natural gas
What's special
Downtown skyline viewsQuartz countertopsStainless steel appliances
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Central, Electric, Fireplace, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: dryer, washer
- Laundry: In Unit, Shared
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Elevator, Storage
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,228 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Site
- Details: Contact manager
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Disabled Access
Features
- Stories: 8
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio, Terrace
- Exterior features: Barbecue, Built-In Entryway Benches, Community Wifi, Courtyard, Curated Art Program, Custom Cabinetry With Designer Hardware And Subway, Dishwasher, Energy-Efficient Stainless Steel Appliances, Fire Pit, Garbage Disposal, Google Fiber-Equipped, Handicap Accessible, Keyless Home Entry Systems, Lighting, Makers Studio, Microwave, National Green Building Standard Certified, Nine To 15-Foot Ceilings, Outdoor Kitchen, Package Acceptance, Pet-Friendly Cortland Community, Planned Resident Social Events, Quartz Countertops, Range, Refrigerator, Rideshare Waiting Area, Spacious Walk-In Closets, Storage, Two Kitchen Design Scheme Options, Undermount Sinks With Gooseneck Faucets, Usb-Integrated Outlets, Walk-In Glass-Door Showers And Deep-Soaking Bathtu, Wood-Style Flooring
- Pool features: Pool
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Spa
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Skyline Terrace With Views Of Downtown Durham
Lot
- Features: Private, Views
Details
- Additional structures: Guest House, Outdoor Kitchen, Storage
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Apartment
- Property subtype: Apartment
Condition
- Year built: 2019
Building
Details
- Building name: Cortland Bull City
Management
- Pets allowed: Yes
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Clubhouse, Fitness Center, Gated, Park, Pool, Smoke Free
HOA
- Amenities included: Fitness Center, Game Room, Laundry, Park, Pool, Roof Deck, Spa, Storage
Location
- Region: Durham
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: 12 Months
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
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| 7/30/2026 | Listed for rent | $2,344-2.7%$2/sqft |
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| 7/9/2025 | Listing removed | $2,410$2/sqft |
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| 7/3/2025 | Listed for rent | $2,410+2.4%$2/sqft |
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| 1/9/2025 | Listing removed | $2,354$2/sqft |
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| 1/4/2025 | Listed for rent | $2,354$2/sqft |
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| 1/3/2025 | Listing removed | $2,354$2/sqft |
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| 12/24/2024 | Listed for rent | $2,354$2/sqft |
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| 12/15/2024 | Listing removed | $2,354$2/sqft |
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| 12/13/2024 | Listed for rent | $2,354-6.7%$2/sqft |
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| 11/10/2020 | Listing removed | $2,524$2/sqft |
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| 11/9/2020 | Listed for rent | $2,524-1.4%$2/sqft |
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| 8/1/2020 | Listing removed | $2,559$2/sqft |
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| 7/13/2020 | Listed for rent | $2,559+2.8%$2/sqft |
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| 3/21/2020 | Listing removed | $2,490$2/sqft |
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| 3/20/2020 | Price change | $2,490+3.1%$2/sqft |
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| 1/27/2020 | Listed for rent | $2,415$2/sqft |
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| 11/19/2019 | Listing removed | $2,415$2/sqft |
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| 10/8/2019 | Listed for rent | $2,415+6.4%$2/sqft |
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| 6/21/2019 | Listing removed | $2,270$2/sqft |
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| 6/18/2019 | Listed for rent | $2,270$2/sqft |
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Neighborhood: Downtown
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10George Watts ElementaryGrades: PK-5Distance: 1 mi
- 5/10Brogden MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.1 mi
- 3/10Riverside High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 5.4 mi
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