Central Park Apartments for Rent

The Central Park neighborhood is located in Durham, North Carolina, a northwestern suburb of Raleigh. As the neighborhood name might suggest, this community is located near central Durham, about a 35-minute drive from the heart of downtown Raleigh.

It is roughly bordered by Washington Street/Morris Street on the west, West Morgan Street on the south, and West Trinity Avenue on the north. Its eastern boundary extends past Foster Street on the north and past Rigsbee Avenue on the south. The ZIP code for this Durham County community is 27701. Area communities include the Warehouse District to the west, City Center to the south, and Old Five Points to the northeast.

The Durham Athletic Park (DAP) is located within neighborhood bounds on the west, between West Geer Street and West Corporation Street. Although this former minor league ballpark is no longer in use, it is nonetheless famous because the baseball movie “Bull Durham” was filmed here. The Durham Performing Arts Center can be found within walking distance south of the community, as can the current home of the Durham Bulls minor league baseball team.

Situated so close to the downtown area, Central Park is a short walk to a variety of cultural attractions, shopping, dining, entertainment, and night life. Among local attractions are the Carolina Theatre of Durham, Somerhill Gallery, Durham County Public Library, and several popular restaurants and bars.

One of the city’s most significant higher education options is also situated within walking distance of the Central Park neighborhood. Duke University, which is divided into west and east campuses, is less than one mile west of this community, making it an ideal neighborhood for university faculty or aspiring college students.

Additional amenities within a few minutes of Central Park include the Northgate Mall, Forest Hills Park, and Washington Duke Inn and Golf Club.