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    $2,650/mo

    2003 James St, Durham, NC 27707

    2beds
    1,022sqft
    Price may not include required fees and charges.
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    Single family residence
    Available Mon Jun 1 2026
    Dogs OK
    Central air
    In unit laundry
    Off street parking
    -- Heating
    Contact manager for more details about this home.

    What's special

    Tree-lined communitySmart homeLarge private fenced backyardNew appliances
    Renewed classic fully furnished home (with 3 beds, smart TVs, lamps, tables, chairs, cookware, plates, glasses, mugs, silverware) in the most central location in all of Durham. Peaceful tree-lined community just outside of downtown but walkable to coffee, beer, and the best food in town. 10 minutes or less to Duke campus, Duke hospital, downtown Durham. 20 minutes to RTP, UNC, and RDU airport. Located in the Rockwood/Lakewood neighborhoods walkable to all the foodie highlights (James Beard award-winning Saltbox Seafood Joint, Guglhupf Cafe, Fosters Market, Beer Study, Q Shack BBQ, Nuvotaco, and more). 1940s home completely renovated like a new build as of June 2023. Every inch of the house redone including all new appliances and HVAC. Ultrafast fiber internet connection. Smart home (thermostat, video doorbell, smart switches and lights, smart TVs) with Alexa-enabled devices in every room and USB outlets throughout. Driveway parking off street for up to 3 cars. Large private fenced backyard. Brand new everything! Pet exception for dogs only. Additional monthly pet rent $125 and additional refundable security deposit. No smoking of any kind (inside or outside). All utilities (electric/gas, water, internet) are responsibility of tenant and will be added to base rent. Fiber internet is $70, electric/gas is usually around $80 (gas higher in winter, electricity higher in summer), water is around $50. Required professional clean every other month with our preferred cleaners (Bright Sunshine) or an approved substitute. Open to full year or academic year lease terms. Open to renting to students depending on the circumstances.
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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 2
    • Bathrooms: 1
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Washer
    • Laundry: In Unit
    Features
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    • Furnished: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 1,022 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Off Street
    • Details: Contact manager
    Features
    • Exterior features: Large fully fenced backyard
    Details
    • Parcel number: 107684

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence

    Community & HOA

    Location
    • Region: Durham

    Financial & listing details

    • Lease term: 1 Year

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    9/6/2025Price change$2,650-5.4%$3/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals
    9/5/2025Listed for rent$2,800+12%$3/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals
    6/7/2024Listing removed--
    Source: Zillow Rentals
    3/23/2024Price change$2,500-3.8%$2/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals
    3/16/2024Price change$2,600-3.7%$3/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals

    Neighborhood: Long Meadow