Come Home to Our Apartments in Durham, NC

With downtown skyline views and walkability to the 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 brand new, 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 ... Read More

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Above and Beyond Apartment Living

Our community team lives by Cortland’s company credo: We believe in a better life where hospitality is always a given, each detail is worth a second thought, and every moment is an opportunity to go beyond expectations. With a team passionate about proactive service and above and beyond apartment living, you’ll know how important you are to us – from the moment you first walk through our doors to every day you walk through yours.

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Love living here! Great maintenance team! Super fast, friendly and thorough!
January 10, 2025
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Love living here! Great maintenance team! Super fast, friendly and thorough!
January 10, 2025
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I really enjoy living here! The front office staff is wonderful. I feel very secure in the building and garage and love being able to host events in the community spaces. The interior of the apartment is pretty nice and ... READ MORE
October 31, 2024
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I really enjoy living here! The front office staff is wonderful. I feel very secure in the building and garage and love being able to host events in the community spaces. The interior of the apartment is pretty nice and ... READ MORE
October 31, 2024
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The staff was really awesome. Ty’quez and Nicole were very helpful with walking me through apartments, even though I was not able to lease with you all. They were both very professional and I truly appreciate them.
Kila Keem - October 25, 2024
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