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605 West End

$1,185 – $1,980/mo

  • Studio–2 bedrooms
  • 1–2 baths
  • 443–1,168 sq ft
  • 31 units available
605 W Chapel Hill St, Durham, NC, 27701

As of October 14, 2026, 605 West End in Durham, NC has 31 apartments for rent from $1,185 to $1,980/mo. Studios start at $1,185, one-bedrooms at $1,254, and two-bedrooms at $1,979. The average asking rent has fallen 22% since March 26, 2026, from $1,819 to $1,420.


Floor plans

605 West End has 31 units available across 5 floor plans: a studio layout (443 sq ft), 2 one-bedroom layouts (600–650 sq ft), and 2 two-bedroom layouts (1,078–1,168 sq ft). Prices checked October 14, 2026.

Gregson

Studio • 1 Bath • 443 Sq Ft

Starting at $1,185/mo

10 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
753$1,185443Aug 17
767$1,223443Aug 22
745$1,223443Aug 25
567$1,246443Sep 5
667$1,271443Sep 26
552$1,246443Oct 17
355$1,276443Nov 6
367$1,236443Nov 11
755$1,236443Nov 12
739$1,236443Nov 25

Vickers

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 650 Sq Ft

Starting at $1,254/mo

4 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
129$1,254650Aug 16
329$1,282650Aug 29
229$1,308650Oct 7
310$1,348650Oct 7

Brightleaf

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 600 Sq Ft

Starting at $1,367/mo

15 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
321$1,441600Jul 23
466$1,422600Sep 9
624$1,422600Sep 16
743$1,397600Sep 22
517$1,397600Oct 2
607$1,422600Oct 2
363$1,437600Oct 3
220$1,407600Oct 7
625$1,462600Oct 14
446$1,432600Oct 21
365$1,437600Nov 1
320$1,397600Nov 8
376$1,437600Dec 7
573$1,367600Jan 2
716$1,502600Jan 4

Blackwell

2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1,168 Sq Ft

Starting at $1,979/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
468$1,9791,168Sep 28

Morgan

2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1,078 Sq Ft

Starting at $1,980/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
328$1,9801,078Nov 25

See all 152 units listed at 605 West End, including ones no longer available.


Cost to rent here

At 605 West End, a studio starts at about $1,574 a month all-in: $1,185 rent, $191 in listed fees, and an estimated $198 for electric and gas, internet, renters insurance, and laundry. A one-bedroom starts at about $1,652 and a two-bedroom at about $2,419.

All-in from$1,574/mo

Estimates are local averages, not quotes from the property.

Can you afford it?

Most landlords ask for a monthly income of about 3× the rent, so qualifying at 605 West End takes about $42,660 a year for a studio, $45,144 for a one-bedroom, and $71,244 for a two-bedroom. Keeping the $1,574 all-in month for a studio within 35% of take-home pay takes an income of about $68,300 a year.

Total monthly housing cost

$1,574/mo

Income to afford it comfortably

$68,300/yr

Income to qualify

$42,660/yr

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$ —/mo

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Rent history

Over the past year, the average asking rent at 605 West End has ranged from $1,276 to $1,846. The current average is $1,420, down $400 (22%) from $1,819 at the start.

Prices reflect the average advertised rent across units listed as available each day (165 days observed).

Fees & lease terms

The listing for 605 West End shows $190.82 a month in fees (cable TV and internet services $85, trash services doorstep $30, community amenity fee $25, and 5 more) and $1,075 due at signing (security deposit $500, pet fee $300, administrative fee $150, and 2 more).

  • Rent

    $1,185 – $1,980/mo
  • Earliest move-in

    Jan 2

Monthly fees

Cable TV and Internet Services

$85/mo

Community Amenity Fee

$25/mo

Parking - Vehicle Registration

$15/mo

Pest Control Services

$5/mo

Pet Rent

$25/mo

Trash Administrative Fee

$1.37/mo

Trash Services - Doorstep

$30/mo

Utility - Water/Wastewater Admin Fee

$4.45/mo

Due at signing

Administrative Fee

$150

Application Fee

$75

Pet Fee

$300

Security Deposit (Refundable)

$500

Smart Home Services

$50

Amenities

605 West End lists 2 amenities: information coming soon! and smoke free.

  • Information Coming Soon!

  • Smoke Free


Amenity photos

  • Gym
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Location

605 W Chapel Hill St, Durham, NC, 27701


Resident reviews

605 West End has a 4.2 out of 5 rating from more than 200 resident reviews. Residents rate location (4.5) and maintenance (4.2) highest and building quality (3.5) lowest.

4.2 · 200+ reviews
Overall rating
Positive
Mixed
Neutral
Negative
Location4.5
Amenities and Shared Spaces4.1
Management3.7
Maintenance4.2
Building Quality3.5
Overall100 reviews

605 West End offers a convenient downtown location with responsive maintenance and modern amenities that appeal to many residents. However, experiences vary significantly depending on management tenure and unit location, with recent concerns about communication delays, recurring fire alarm issues, pest problems, and deposit handling practices. Positive aspects include walkability to downtown Durham, generally clean common areas, and a friendly maintenance team, though some residents report noise from nearby highways and inconsistent service quality across different management periods.

The property offers a highly convenient downtown Durham location with excellent walkability to restaurants, grocery stores, and transit options including nearby bus stops and the Durham bus station. Most residents praise the proximity to Duke University, downtown attractions, and Highway 147 access. However, location-related tradeoffs include highway noise for units facing Chapel Hill Street and Highway 147, and the urban setting brings typical downtown considerations such as occasional sirens from nearby Duke Hospital.

605 West End offers well-regarded amenities including a heated pool, fitness center, and study spaces, with responsive maintenance teams frequently praised for same-day or next-day service. However, recent management transitions have coincided with declining common-area upkeep, including trash accumulation, hallway cleanliness issues, and delayed maintenance response times. Package delivery through Fetch adds a mandatory $25/month fee and delays, and recurring issues with fire alarms, parking garage malfunctions, and noise from neighbors detract from the resident experience.

Management responsiveness and professionalism vary significantly by tenure and management company. Maintenance staff consistently receive praise for quick response times and quality work. Office communication and billing processes have been problematic for many residents, with complaints about slow email responses, unclear fee structures, and payment processing issues. Recent management transitions have coincided with declines in service quality and building maintenance.

Maintenance response times are generally strong, with most residents reporting same-day or next-day service for work orders. However, experiences vary significantly depending on management tenure; some residents report slower response times and reduced property upkeep following recent management transitions. Common repair issues include HVAC, plumbing, and appliance repairs, which are typically handled professionally when addressed.

The building presents mixed conditions with notable strengths in maintenance responsiveness and cleanliness in common areas, but significant concerns about noise transmission between units, pest issues, and inconsistent upkeep across management transitions. Residents report that building quality varies by location within the complex, with some units experiencing highway noise and structural concerns like water leaks, while others enjoy quiet conditions. Management changes have correlated with perceived declines in property maintenance and hallway cleanliness.

Summaries are written by AI from reviews residents posted on public review sites such as Google and ApartmentRatings. Each topic shows how many of those reviews discuss it.

Getting around

605 West End is very walkable and bikeable, and transit is good.

Walking
Very walkable
Grade A
Transit
Good
Grade C
Biking
Bikeable
Grade C+

Climate and air quality

Air quality near 605 West End was good on 184 of the past 365 days, and at its worst in July (average AQI 60, moderate). Daily highs averaged 89°F in June, the warmest month, and lows averaged 30°F in January, the coldest.

Air quality

184 good-air days

of the past 365

: Good, AQI 46

Temperature

89° / 30°

average June high / January low

: 91° high, 60° low

Pollen

Moderate

Oct 14–18 forecast

Tree: none, grass: none, weed: moderate

MonthAverage highAverage lowAverage AQIGood-air days
January49°F30°F48 (good)14 of 31
February51°F33°F56 (moderate)10 of 28
March70°F46°F49 (good)17 of 31
April76°F53°F52 (moderate)14 of 30
May78°F57°F48 (good)19 of 31
June89°F68°F53 (moderate)11 of 30
July89°F71°F60 (moderate)4 of 31
August89°F71°F53 (moderate)10 of 31
September85°F66°F48 (good)17 of 30
October71°F52°F42 (good)23 of 31
November63°F43°F40 (good)25 of 30
December51°F33°F45 (good)20 of 31
Daily readings from Oct 15, 2025 to Oct 14, 2026. The pollen chart shows typical US seasons.

About this property

605 West End is a 340-unit building in Durham, NC.

  • Building

    Apartment · Mid-Rise
  • Total units

    340

Nearby schools

The closest school to 605 West End is Duke Memorial Weekday School, a private elementary school less than 0.1 miles away. The closest public school is Durham School Of The Arts, 0.4 miles away.

SchoolTypeLevelDistance

Duke Memorial Weekday School

Private · Elementary
PrivateElementary0.1 mi

Immaculata Catholic School

Private · Middle
PrivateMiddle0.2 mi

Heart's In Harmony

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool0.2 mi

New Horizons Academy Of Excellence

Private · High
PrivateHigh0.4 mi

Durham School Of The Arts

Public · High
PublicHigh0.4 mi

Operation Breakthrough Head Start

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool0.6 mi

Central Park School for Children

Charter · Middle
CharterMiddle0.8 mi

First Presbyterian Day Care

Private · Elementary
PrivateElementary0.8 mi

George Watts Elementary

Public · Elementary
PublicElementary0.8 mi

Durham Nursery School-Pilgrim

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool0.8 mi

Contact & management

605 West End is managed by Greystar. The leasing office's phone number is 919 813 4301.


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