Van Alen Apartments

Van Alen is a relatively new building downtown. We have loved having more space than you would get on 9th Street, and the building amenities are top-notch. The rooftop terrace is the perfect place for a summer bbq with friends, and the location is great with the baseball stadium and DPAC within a 5 min walk. We have had no issues with management, and they are great about repairs if and when they come up.

I've really enjoyed living downtown at Van Alen. Unique apartment design compared to others in the area, feels new, great management, relatively easy to have a dog (as far as downtown/apartment living goes).

Van Alen is a great place to live. The buildings and grounds are very well-kept. Having a concierge service is super helpful, and maintenance is very responsive. It's a nice walk to the more central part of downtown without dealing with as much traffic. The walls are not thin, so I never have a problem when I have company. There are food trucks here a couple of times a week, and they also offer free workout classes and other cool activities throughout the month.

Two cons; one is that the sky lounge area reservation cost is much too high and the other is the lack of guest parking.

Love it here. Worth every penny. Extremely safe and has every amenity I could ask for. Management is very friendly. Don't see myself moving out for as long as I stay in Durham.

Couldn’t be happier with where I chose to live. The flat is amazing and so are the staff. They are super helpful and really try to help you settle in

It is amazing to live near downtown Durham. We are walking distance to many great cafes restaurants and bars. The property staff is so kind and helpful. There is a great pool and rooftop for hosting friends. I highly recommend van alen and the downtown area.

Van Alen is the nicest place to live in Durham. It has more amenities than a busy law student could use. The gym is perfect with free weights, treadmills, machines, and peloton bikes. The apartment has a sauna and steam room.

The management is very nice and fixes any issues immediately. The apartment complex is quiet. Van Alen does not rent to any undergrads. The apartment population is mostly young professionals/grad students. 20% of the population is people over 35. However, there are no young kids running around screaming.

It comes with two floors of garage parking. The garage is closed off. Someone cannot walk in off the street and get to the garage. I would not live anywhere in Durham that does not have a closed off garage.

Van Alen is directly across the street from the Durham Courthouse and the Durham Bulls stadium. You can watch Durham Bulls games from the beautiful rooftop patio. The rooftop patio provides great views of North Carolina sunsets.

I have not had any problems living at Van Alen. Although rent prices may seem high per month, Van Alen offers 9 month leases. If you don't plan to spend the summer in Durham then Van Alen is just as affordable as other apartments in the area.

Van Alen is beautiful. The property and the apartments are well kept. The staff and concierge are amazing. The only downside is the guest parking. There are very limited guest parking spots.

Great experience living here. Apartments are solid and feel like home. Spacious with great amenities and features. Management team is responsive, communicative and helpful.

very good - lived here for two years