Overpay for what you actually get

The place we're in is a 2/2 with plenty of natural light on the top floor and back side of station nine. We get little noise save the occasional party or dog, and are generally pleased with the unit. I've found maintenance to be extremely responsive and friendly and the front desk staff to be (mostly) friendly and helpful.

Its perfect for b-school at Fuqua because of its proximity to everyone else in the program - note that its basically an upscale dorm at this point.

By biggest complaints would be the passive-aggressive emails sent from management, the lack-luster gym, and the price of the unit. Buy hey... supply/demand right?

Station 9 is nice but it's not as nice as the rent is high. The walls are very thin, and the maintenence is somewhat condescending. Our AC didn't work for half the summer, and they would come to fix it, but not do anything. The management has been helpful in helping us, but not that effective.

Station Nine is a great place for graduate students at Duke. It's close to campus, has a great vibe and spacious apartments. Though their units aren't in the newest conditions, it's good for a year or two. It's proximity to grocery stores, bars and restaurants can't be beat.

Apartment is decent, but probably a little overpriced.

Station Nine is the easiest location from which to access the majority of Fuqua social events (pool parties and BBQs here or at Berkshire 9), Tavern Tuesday, Dain's, etc.

It's not the nicest building, nor is it necessarily the best value for your money, but it's easy.

One of the most important features of living at S9 (that can't be replicated elsewhere) is having access to your classmates. If you need help on an assignment or with interview prep, then your neighbor is probably doing the same thing so you can quickly access help. This is very key in the business school experience.

Many Fuqua student live here, which is nice, but can be noisy at times. I think your money could go farther elsewhere and there are so many nice, new buildings in Durham these days. The leasing office is not open 24/7, which is an inconvenience at times and the gym is pretty small and only has basic equipment.

Station 9 is a great place to live if you want to be back in the full college environment. With 30% of students living in the same apartment complex, there are always people to hang out with and rides to school. It is right next to a grocery store and multiple places to get food as well.

Station 9 is synonymous with Duke's Fuqua School of Business. If you intend to live there and you are not in the business school... prepare yourself.

Now that being said, I think that EVERYONE should consider the other options around. Berkshire Ninth, Berkshire Main, Solis (or whatever that new place on 9th street is) are all brand new and nicer. Station nine isn't worth the already high price they are charging. Nothing is "nice" - it is all mediocre. The gym is small, the business center is meh. They installed a dog washing room (for those of us without dogs, this is useless). The open air hallways are dingy. The apartments themselves are fine, but nothing special. Basically, it is built to accommodate the partying that is typical of the business school.

Other apartment complexes have far nicer gyms, social rooms, etc.