Garrett Road

Beautiful Residential Area Between Downtown Durham and Chapel Hill
Durham, NC's Garrett Road is a safe, residential neighborhood sandwiched between West Durham and Chapel Hill. It resides a comfortable distance from an array of top-notch educational institutions, like Duke University and UNC Chapel Hill. Additionally, there are plenty of opportunities for outdoor recreation in the surrounding Duke Forest and Sandy Creek Park, making it an ideal location for anyone who loves to stay active.

Housing options are plentiful and cater to a wide range of budgets and preferences, similar to the areas dining options that are situated just down the street of Garrett Road. With its favorable location near schools, universities, and the city's amenities, Garrett Road is an attractive neighborhood that appeals to residents of all ages, especially those looking to be a comfortable distance from the excitement of the city.
What Garrett Road Residents
Think About Their Apartments
overall
7.8
value
8.2
amenities
7.7
social
6.3
management
6.3
Median rents in Garrett Road
Studio
$
1,100
1 Bedroom
$
1,199
2 Bedroom
$
1,445

Living in
Garrett Road

Beautiful Nature
Hiking/Walking Trails
Residential Area
Nearby Shopping
Driving Necessary
Family-Friendly
Garrett Road — 7.5/10 Rating (based on 42 neighborhood reviews)
The location is right of US Highway 15 501. There are numerous shopping options located off of this road. The location also provides easy access to both Durham and Chapel Hill as well as Interstate 40. Also, the trails of Duke Forest are located just west of the property. All of these are positives. The negatives would be that a car is basically required to get anywhere.
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Neighborhood Rating
Garrett West
This is a very nice neighborhood,. There are many stores close by (driving distance), grocery store, gas station, restaurants, home depot, bed bath and beyond, target, etc., that make it convenient.

There are also 3 schools nearby, less than 5 minutes drive.
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501 Estates
Nice and quiet, lots of close by nature and parks.
More stores and places to go than 9th street area, but highly car dependent.
Ok for riding bikes, but not ideal for walking around.
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501 Estates
A car is a must in this area, but there are plenty of walking paths in the area and nearby apartment complexes. Driving distance to grocery and stores.
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8
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Garrett West
Nice, green and clean neighborhood. Many students with families live there, so you will have friends and make BBQs together ))
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6
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Neighborhood Rating
501 Estates
Lots of dog walkers, restaurants nearby, and close enough to the highway that Duke isn’t a far drive.
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Garrett West
Nice people. Many people who walk their dogs in the evening.
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7
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501 Estates
The "neighborhood" is just the apartment complex - once you leave Garrett West you are on busy roads. But Garrett West itself has nice green space, a dog park, a playground, a pool, and a walking trail that are all very nice.
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Garrett West
The neighborhood has everything that I need. There are a few restaurants and a supermarket nearby. There are not a lot of things to do in the area compared to other parts of Durham.
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6
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Garrett West
The neighborhood has a lot of traffic, but this community is relatively private, and surrounded by trees, so much of the neighborhood's effects are mitigated.
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8
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Garrett West
It is a complex where all the chileans and some argentineans live, so we do a lot of gatherings in different apartments.
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Century Trinity Estates
Never had any issues. There is a hiking trail behind the church nearby and that is about it
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6
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501 Estates
Best food options are 7 minutes away in Chapel Hill or Downtown Durham
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8
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Garrett West
Great location between Durham and Chapel Hill. About a 10 min drive to school. Not gated and open air entry ways, so does not feel the most secure at times, but have not had any issues.
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Garrett West
Nice family neighborhood
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8
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501 Estates
Safe , amazing to walk arround
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8
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501 Estates
Close to many stores
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8
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501 Estates
Great!
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Garrett West
It’s very quiet; though, there have been car break ins at GW and other apartments in the area.
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6
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Garrett West
Good and looks safe
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8
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501 Estates
Almost all residents are families.
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Garrett West
The neighborhood is not glamorous nor walkable. If that's what you're looking for, definitely go for something on 9th Street. But if you're looking for a safe community, with convenient access to grocery stores and restaurants, and a quick commute to school, Garrett West is a good option. It's definitely necessary to have a car to live here, because there are not a lot of Fuqua students with whom you can coordinate rides and there are no reliable public transport options. If you do own a car, the commute is 7 minutes (less than 9th Street).
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Garrett West
There's a Sam's and Super Target and Harris Teeter within 5min. Trader Joe's is 10-15min down 15-501, and the med school is about 10-12min away as well. More suburban with a running trail within a 2min run.
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Garrett West
A good place to go running, near amazing hikes. there are many supermarkets at 4-5 minutes by car. Walking distance there is a gas station and many restaurants.
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8
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501 Estates
8min away from Fuqua. Great for couples who like green areas. Need a car. Lots of Fuqua Partners for your partner to socialize
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10
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501 Estates
Never had any issues. A quite place, so if you are looking to avoid the late night parties, then this is the place for you.
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9
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Garrett West
There are pros and cons: the neighborhood is not gated, and we have had some people experiencing their cars being rifled in (I don’t keep any valuables in my car and have not experienced this). I love the proximity of our place to Target and Trader Joe’s. You definitely need a car to get around if you live at Garrett West, but everything is a very short drive away.
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Garrett West
Nature all around, it's safe and family-orientated.
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501 Estates
There is not much to do close by. There is a complex that has a chili's, bojangles, subway, TJ Max, and it is 3 minutes away by car from Walmart. Surrounded by car dealers. There are also some little trails to walk around.
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501 Estates
There's nothing special nearby, you're kind of isolated, and have to drive to go anywhere fun. But, it's a safe residential neighborhood which is personally what I care about.
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Garrett West
Safe area, lots of restaurants and grocery stores nearby but not a very walkable area (and many more restaurants in the 9th street and downtown areas).
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8
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Garrett West
I have not been through the neighborhood very much, but from what I have seen, the residential side of Garrett Road (west of the Garrett Road / Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd intersection) is quiet and safe. The other side of the intersection however - and even the strip mall on the corner across from the Toyota dealership - is a bit rougher and more commercial of an area.
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Garrett West
Complex is near a major intersection and just down the road from Target and Walmart.
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Garrett West
Many students in Century Trinity go to school via moped or scooter.
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501 Estates
Very car-centric neighborhood. Not very walkable. Lacks a neighborhood feel and is more like housing in a specified location.
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6
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501 Estates
Everyone is very friendly
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Garrett West
Nice and quiet
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7
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Garrett West
Right near Durham academy, very safe!
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8
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Garrett West
neighbourhood is great
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5
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501 Estates
Not many places on a walking distance, car is required.
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8
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Garrett West
No issues so far.
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Garrett West
Feels very suburban
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8
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Garrett West


Getting to Know
Garrett Road

Neighborhood Boundaries
dining
Bojangles
Toreros Mexican Restaurant
fitness
ActivEdge Fitness & Sports Performance
Fred Astaire Dance Studio
Tactical Kung Fu and Mixed Martial Arts
bus
10A (bus)

Best Apartments
in Garrett Road

Oak Creek Village
1 Bed $630
2 Beds $705
3 Beds $900

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815 Ivy Meadow Ln

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Garrett West
1 Bed $973
2 Beds $1,195
3 Beds $1,458

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501 Estates
1 Bed $1,252
2 Beds $1,124
3 Beds $1,952

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