With downtown skyline views and walkability to the City Center and historic districts, our apartments near Duke University connect you to the heart of city living. Designer features, like quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances, will make you proud to call any of our brand new, studio, one and two-bedroom apartments in Downtown Durham home. Nicknamed "Bull City" in the late 1800s for its tobacco industry, Durham today is still home to a thriving city center and workforce. Cortland Bull City offers convenience to local universities and major employers like Duke, North Carolina Central University, and UNC Chapel Hill that makes your everyday commute a breeze. And when you're considering your weekend (or weeknight) plans, you have plenty of options nearby. Walk over to Brightleaf Square and Central Park for a taste of downtown Durham's historic districts - and their popular restaurants and bars. Then, catch a baseball game at Durham Bulls Athletic Park or get tickets to a live show at Durham Performing Arts Center.