This is a very average property with one of the only advantages being affordability and being close to campus.

While considering this property choose the Duke floor plan over the Carolina plan if sharing with housemates since it has an extra 0.5 bath. Additionally, make sure you are very clear with the management on your needs and requirements.

There is a factor of safety to consider around Morreene Rd, so being out, especially alone at night may not be a feasible situation.

not clean and old apartment, no microwave and a lot of weird insects

The management is easily approachable for any kind of issue

Decent property

Good experience so far, security is present

The complex is not a luxury apartment, but it does have amenities like a pool and small gym. It's within walking/biking distance to campus and there are bus stops right by the complex. Pet friendly, free parking (up to 4 spots for my 2bed apartment) and really responsive management. The inside of the apartment is new rugs/paint for each new tenant. Not a ton of storage but decent bedroom closets.

Only two caveats. One, its an old building so you get problems with pests, broken ACs, outlet issues etc. HOWEVER management will come fix things asap. The maintenance people are so nice. Two, there are not a lot of other medical/graduate students and only a few duke students in general. This compledx has a lot of families/working individuals. All of them have been nice but not much social opportunity there.

Management will not support you if you car is towed.

It is affordable and conveniently located within walking distance of Duke's west campus. The administration has always been responsive when we have had problems (small repairs). We haven't had issues often though. The units are fine and the complex feels safe. It is very likely that some of your neighbors will also be your classmates.

If you want to keep it affordable and within walking distance of Duke, no other place beats Chapel Tower.

The 1 bhk apartments are decent. Pros: very close to Duke (10 mins walk), open spaces, get all deliveries at your doorstep (you don't have to go down or outside the complex). Cons: Neighborhood is not safe, community is not gated.

It’s an old building so you are always going to have issues (electrical things go out, bugs). However, I’ve never had more prompt service then this property management coming to fix what I needed them to. It’s not the most glamorous but it’s really affordable, can walk to campus, and has more amenities than I expected (pool, small gym). Overall, it’s a good choice if you’re on a limited budget.