It's on the 9th st, so very very convient. And it's spacious compared to other apartments.but it's quite a old builidng.And it had high ceiling of 6m.Very comfortable to live if you care about space a lot.

Good for how much rent we're paying and great location; Otherwise only okay

Cool and spacious apartment but VERY thin walls (noise issues) and poor management

One of the few apartments with character in Durham - high ceilings and exposed brick. I pay hundreds of dollars less as my friends in other 1 bedroom apartments in other buildings. No amenities but I rarely used them in my old apartment (and you're across from a Pure Barre here). Location is amazing. Management is very friendly and helpful. Walls are a bit thin, but hasn't been a huge problem. There are a lot of undergrads that live here, but again hasn't been a big issue.

Pro: The location is perfect, close to HT supermarket, can walk to east campus to take the free school bus in 10 mins. High-performance cost ratio
Con: Very bad sound insulation.

I live in the Erwin Mill Apartments and love it. It is right on 9th street and directly next to a grocery store, and the rent is as cheap as you can get in this area. The apartments are unique with wood beams and ceilings. The kitchen appliances are stainless steel, and our unit is a 1-bedroom loft, so we have two floors.

The cons are:
1) The apartment has a lot of undergrads. Some people who have lived here have complained that they're very loud, but we haven't had an issue at all. It might be a matter of luck, and we just got lucky. However, if undergrads annoy you, don't move here. We just don't mind them.
2) There aren't too many amenities. Personally I don't mind not having a pool or gym because we have access to all of that on campus, but if you're a person who likes to use your apartment's services, this wouldn't be the place for you. It's definitely a reason it's so affordable in a great location.
3) You have to rent a washer/dryer for about $50 a month or bring your own. If you rent, they install it for you. We bought a washer/dryer secondhand and that's worked really well for us.

Pros:
+Significantly cheaper per sq/ft than other 9th st complexes
+Location
+Loft-style 2nd floor units with high ceilings
+Free, plentiful parking

Cons:
-Finishings/condition slightly below S9/B9 (still granite/SS appliances)
-Management is minimally responsive/helpful (but not rude)
-No building amenities, W/D must be rented for $46/mo
-Walls are thin

rare find, very spacious

I have lived in Erwin Mills for over 2 years now and have found it a wonderful place to live. It is conveniently located about halfway between downtown and the medical campus. I can easily walk most places and there is also public and Duke transportation available only a few steps from the building. The managing company is very personable and attentive to concerns. Would recommend living here.

9th Street apartments right next to B9 and S9 but much cheaper and much larger. $1600/month for 1400+ square feet with exposed brick walls and 12 foot ceilings. The only down side is there is no pool or gym. Brodie gym is a 5-10 min walk and you can go to your friends pool at S9 and B9. Everyone who comes to our apartment is jealous.