It falls on the expensive side but the money is worth it.

Excellent in terms of safety, amenities, convenience, travel, and living.
On the higher side of the rent spectrum, but offers peace of mind from security hassles.

its ok, but there have been minor issues with maintenance, the downstairs coffee machine almost never works, and they raised our rates in the first few months of living there, and it is already a very expensive place to live. upside is that it is very safe and very close to campus.

Apartments are very new, so the utilities and finishings inside are very nice. Location is also close to Duke. The gym is nice, the pool is very small. No noise issues. Management is kind but still getting used to running the place. Small annoyances for a "luxury apartment complex" like a required trash fee and management will not hold mail in the office. Note only 1 out of 3 buildings gets covered parking, the others get outdoor parking. Initially had some security issues but none recently.

We choose the Flats over other housing options for the following reasons:
-Brand new building in excellent condition and spacious, modern floor plans (tons of light too)
-Ability to walk to Fuqua
-More affordable rent than 9th Street area
-Great management team

New, spacious apartments with washer and dryer in unit and central AC/heating
Responsive management
Well-maintained building pool and gym

great space

I love my apartment itself -- spacious, lots of light, brand-new with brand-new appliances. Amenities are also nice -- the gym and pool are on the smaller side (comparable buildings like Trinity, Lofts, Berkshire have larger/nicer gyms and pools) but get the job done.

The management could definitely be better. Communication can be slow and inconsiderate. They try their best, but it's obvious that it's a new complex and they're still learning the ropes.

Overall have had a good experience and will probably stay for another year.

I absolutely love living at the flats. The building is brand new, has ample amenities, and is less than a 15 minute walk from school. Our apartment is large - 1100 square feet for a 2 bedroom/2 bathroom which makes it easy to live with any roommate. While there are certainly cheaper places to live in Durham, the flats is certainly good bang for your buck. Similar apartment complexes in other cities are at least double the price. Other apartments nearby in Durham may be a bit closer to school but are older buildings and the rent is as expensive if not more expensive. If the flats is in your price range, I think it truly is the best place to live!!

Pros: Convenient location, new/modern design & appliances, trees/greenery is beautiful and unique compared to similar apartment buildings

Downsides: inconsistent communication with management, communal areas are not serviced frequently enough