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Resort Inspired Living

Welcome to Van Alen

Where luxury living meets urban convenience in the heart of Downtown Durham: experience the epitome of sophistication as you step into a world of meticulously crafted apartments and exceptional amenities.
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    Resort Inspired Living

    Welcome to Van Alen

    Where luxury living meets urban convenience in the heart of Downtown Durham: experience the epitome of sophistication as you step into a world of meticulously crafted apartments and exceptional amenities.
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    Receive Up To $1,000 OFF!*

    Receive up to $1,000 on two-bedrooms in the Plaza! *Restrictions apply. Call us more information.
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    Your Urban Sanctuary

    Modern Apartments

    Experience sophisticated living at Van Alen Apartments. Our thoughtfully crafted residences feature floor-to-ceiling windows, handcrafted cabinetry, quartz countertops, and spacious walk-in closets. Retreat to your sanctuary and discover contemporary luxury at its finest.
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    Van Alen apartments in Downtown Durham NC luxury bathroom with custom designer tile and gold fixtures
    Van Alen apartments in Downtown Durham NC kitchen with custom cabinets and sliding barn door to living room
    Van Alen apartments in Downtown Durham NC carpeted bedroom with large bed and modern furnishings
    Two Finish Packages,
    One Community
    Choose the perfect finishing touch for your Van Alen residence with our Tower and Plaza packages. Whether you prefer sleek and modern or classic and timeless, each option offers distinct features and premium finishes to complement your lifestyle.

    The Tower

    Van Alen apartments in Downtown Durham NC modern kitchen with large island and balcony off the living room

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    Tower

    Elevate Your Space
    Experience contemporary luxury with sleek, modern finishes curated for urban elegance.
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    Van Alen apartments with luxury pool in courtyard with surrounding lounge seating

    The
    Plaza

    Van Alen apartments in Downtown Durham NC bright kitchen with custom cabinetry, recessed lighting, and kitchen island
    Discover timeless elegance
    Embrace classic charm with rich hardwood flooring and elegant fixtures.
    Explore the Plaza
    Elevate Your Space
    Experience contemporary luxury with sleek, modern finishes curated for urban elegance.
    Explore the Tower
    Discover timeless elegance
    Embrace classic charm with rich hardwood flooring and elegant fixtures.
    Explore the Plaza

    FIND YOUR PERFECT SPACE

    Floor Plans

    Explore our range of studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom layouts, each designed with your comfort and style in mind.

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      • Van Alen apartments resort-inspired pool with in-pool lounge seating and surround lounge chairs and umbrellas Van Alen apartments resort-inspired pool with in-pool lounge seating and surround lounge chairs and umbrellas
      • Van Alen apartments resident amenity fitness center with cardio and weight machines Van Alen apartments resident amenity fitness center with cardio and weight machines
      • Van Alen apartments resident community lounge with modern kitchen and wet bar Van Alen apartments resident community lounge with modern kitchen and wet bar
      • Van Alen apartments building rooftop viewing deck of nearby baseball field Van Alen apartments building rooftop viewing deck of nearby baseball field

        Community Amenities

        Daily
        Indulgences

        Experience unparalleled luxury with our collection of top-tier amenities, meticulously designed to enhance your lifestyle.
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          Rooftop terrace with panoramic city views
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          State-of-the-art fitness center and conditioning studio
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          Resort-style pool surrounded by lounge seating
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          Sauna and steam room
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          Clubhouse with business center and high-speed Wi-Fi
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        Stellar Reviews

        Yanahi and the team are phenomenal. While we weren’t able to find availability, they did their best to make the experience as smooth as possible. Highly recommend based on their staff.
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        Blake Ohanesian
        July 19, 2024
        The concierge and maintenance staff are truly amazing. The location is just perfect and the value is wonderful. It’s really hard to find fault with Van Alen. There are very minor annoyances (lack of E…
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        Kumar S.
        January 3, 2024
        Yanahi is very professional and personable. She is authentic every hour of the day. Van Alen has nice amenities, like the Sauna. BUT – the steam room needs to be replaced asap. Ondia is very nice to u…
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        James Hunt
        May 28, 2024
        My experience has been very positive overall. Amenities are great, staff is always friendly and the community is extremely pet friendly.
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        Carla Martinez
        May 25, 2024
        Great place! Awesome amenities and fun weekly activities. Tonight is Movie night; Barbie. Love all staff, especially Kim 🙂
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        Karen Fernando-Dean
        March 2, 2024
        Love this apartment! They have great amenities & I love the movie nights + trivia nights. The sky lounge is beautiful & even thought we are next to the highway / baseball park, it’s pretty quiet. I lo…
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        Kayla Clary
        July 7, 2023
        Moving from FL, I visited multiple apartments in Durham before I stumbled across Van Alen. Ashli Tucker, one of the leasing representatives, accommodated us as a last minute walk in before 5pm on a ra…
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        Julian Melchor
        April 26, 2024
        Wonderful leasing team that is knowledgeable and responsive!
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        Elinor Mannon
        April 2, 2024
        Van Alen had a resident event egg hunt today and it was so fun to look around all the amenities and see other residents doing the same! Happened on a beautiful day too, so it was awesome to see everyo…
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        Sean Horton
        March 29, 2024
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          Downtown Durham, NC

          Explore the Neighborhood

          Immerse yourself in the vibrant energy of Downtown Durham, where Van Alen Apartments offers unparalleled access to local attractions, dining, and entertainment. Experience the eclectic charm of this bustling neighborhood, with the iconic Durham Bulls Athletic Park just steps away and a plethora of shops and restaurants awaiting exploration.

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          Schedule a tour today and experience the pinnacle of urban luxury at Van Alen Apartments in the heart of Downtown Durham.
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