Come Home to Cortland Bull City in Downtown Durham

With downtown skyline views and walkability to the City Center and historic districts, our apartments in downtown Durham, NC connect you to the heart of city living. Luxury features like quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances will make you proud to call any of our brand new studio, one, and two-bedroom Durham apartments 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 ... 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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Brand new apartments... great gym.. a gorgeous pool... 6 weeks free... and a staff that bends backwards to make you feel welcome. David, Joy, Rodney and team were really great. Keep up the good work everyone.
Joe Grad - February 24, 2021
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I visited the property recently & I really, really liked it. I am relocating to NC from Ohio. I spoke with a young woman named Danielle who was awesome!. She was very professional, courteous and I could tell she knew what she was ... READ MORE
Renee Reynolds - February 24, 2021
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Great, excellent, gorgeous apartment. They have a friendly and helpful staff! You will really enjoy your stay here!
Merly Joy B. Kavcic - January 20, 2021
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Cortland Bull City is a great place to be! It is in a great location, so close to everything Durham has to offer. The office and maintenance staff will treat you like family!
Jen Boyce - December 21, 2020
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What a beautiful community! Located right near the American Tobacco Campus and downtown, it couldn't be a better location to live at. Glenn and the service team keep the community immaculate and my experience with the office team ... READ MORE
Timothy Webb - December 10, 2020
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