Whetstone

Starting at $1,026

501 Willard St

Durham, NC 27701 American Tobacco Neighborhood
Studio-2 Beds
1-2 Baths
531+ Sq Ft

About Whetstone

We are now accepting in-person tours via scheduled appointments only. Our virtual tours are also available. Please schedule yours today. Whetstone offers residents all the perks of an urban lifestyle surrounded by the Southern charm and hospitality Durham is known for. This new apartment community delivers modern conveniences and designer finishes at every turn. Outdoor living options abound featuring a garden courtyard with grilling lounge and fireplace, stunning saltwater pool and al fresco dining areas. A state-of-art fitness center brings the outdoors inside with oversized floor-to-ceiling windows. Outdoor living options abound featuring a garden courtyard with grilling lounge and fireplace, a stunning saltwater pool with alfresco dining areas, and a pet park with agility equipment for our four-legged residents.

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Pricing and Floor Plans

Studio

S1

$1,026

Studio, 1 Bath, 531 Sq Ft

$250 deposit

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S1 Floor Plan
1 Available Unit
Unit Price Sq Ft Availability
219 $1,026 531 Now

1 Bedroom

A3

$1,319 - $1,363

1 Bed, 1 Bath, 613 Sq Ft

$250 deposit

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A3 Floor Plan
2 Available Units
Unit Price Sq Ft Availability
132 $1,319 613 Now
321 $1,363 640 Now

A1

$1,340 - $1,412

1 Bed, 1 Bath, 572 Sq Ft

$250 deposit

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A1 Floor Plan
4 Available Units
Unit Price Sq Ft Availability
026 $1,362 572 Dec 20
013 $1,412 572 Dec 27
311 $1,340 583 Now
337 $1,340 583 Now

A5

$1,452

1 Bed, 1 Bath, 776 Sq Ft

$250 deposit

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A5 Floor Plan
1 Available Unit
Unit Price Sq Ft Availability
009 $1,452 776 Jan 29, 2026

2 Bedrooms

B1

$1,507 - $1,662

2 Beds, 2 Baths, 853 Sq Ft

$250 deposit

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B1 Floor Plan
5 Available Units
Unit Price Sq Ft Availability
041 $1,507 832 Jan 4, 2026
007 $1,541 853 Now
135 $1,587 853 Now
402 $1,662 853 Dec 24
107 $1,612 853 Jan 1, 2026

B4

$1,832

2 Beds, 2 Baths, 900 Sq Ft

$250 deposit

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B4 Floor Plan
1 Available Unit
Unit Price Sq Ft Availability
331 $1,832 900 Jan 3, 2026

Fees and Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities. Use the Rent Estimate Calculator to determine your monthly and one-time costs based on your requirements.

Utilities And Essentials

Cable TV Services
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Pest Control Services
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Utility - Billing Administrative Fee
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Trash Services - Doorstep
Amount for doorstep trash removal from rental home.
Trash Administrative Fee
Amount to manage trash service billing.
Utility - Water/Sewer
Usage-Based (Utilities).Amount for provision and/or consumption of water and sewer services
Utility - Stormwater/Drainage
Amount for provision of storm water services.
Utility - Electric - Third Party
Usage-Based (Utilities).Amount for provision and consumption of electric paid to a third party.
Renters Liability Insurance - Third Party
Amount for renters liability insurance obtained through resident's provider of choice.
Trash Services - Hauling
Amount for shared trash/waste services.
Cable TV Services
$80 / mo
Pest Control Services
$5 / mo
Utility - Billing Administrative Fee
$6.65 / mo
Trash Services - Doorstep
$30 / mo
Trash Administrative Fee
$1.81 / mo
Utility - Water/Sewer
Varies
Utility - Stormwater/Drainage
$1.18 / mo
Utility - Electric - Third Party
Varies
Renters Liability Insurance - Third Party
Varies
Trash Services - Hauling
Varies

One-Time Basics

Due at Application
Application Fee
Amount to process application, initiate screening, and take a rental home off the market.
Due at Move In
Administrative Fee
Amount to facilitate move-in process for a resident.
Security Deposit (Refundable)
Amount intended to be held through residency that may be applied toward amounts owed at move-out. Refunds processed per application and lease terms.
Due at Application
Application Fee
$75
Due at Move In
Administrative Fee
$150
Security Deposit (Refundable)
$250

Parking

Parking - Reserved
Amount for reserved parking space/services. May be subject to availability.
Parking - Reserved
$30 / mo

Pets

Pet Management - Third Party
Amount for authorized pet registration and screening services.
Pet Rent
Monthly amount for authorized pet.
Pet Fee
Amount to facilitate authorized pet move-in.
Pet Fee - Additional Pet
Amount to facilitate additional authorized pet move-in.
Pet Management - Third Party
$20 / yr
Pet Rent
$25 / mo
Pet Fee
$350
Pet Fee - Additional Pet
$150

Personal Add-Ons

Renters Liability Only - Non-Compliance
Amount for not maintaining required Renters Liability Policy.
Renters Liability Only - Non-Compliance
$12 / occurance

Situational

Trash Container - Replacement
Amount to replace trash/waste container.
Access Device - Replacement
Amount to obtain a replacement access device for community; fobs, keys, remotes, access passes.
Legal/Eviction Fees
Amount for legal expenses incurred for lease violations.
Express Move Out
Amount for community to perform rental home cleaning upon move-out.
Lease Violation - Trash
Amount for violation of waste-related community policies.
Returned Payment Fee (NSF)
Amount for returned payment.
Access/Lock Change Fee
Amount to change or reprogram access to rental home.
Intra-Community Transfer Fee
Amount due when transferring to another rental unit within community.
Early Lease Termination/Cancellation
Amount to terminate lease earlier than lease end date; excludes rent and other charges.
Late Fee
Amount for paying after rent due date; per terms of lease.
Security Deposit - Additional (Refundable)
Additional amount, based on screening results, intended to be held through residency that may be applied toward amounts owed at move-out. Refunds processed per application and lease terms.
Trash Container - Replacement
$25 / occurance
Access Device - Replacement
$100 / occurance
Legal/Eviction Fees
Varies
Express Move Out
$100 / occurance
Lease Violation - Trash
$25 / occurance
Returned Payment Fee (NSF)
$35 / occurance
Access/Lock Change Fee
$25 / occurance
Intra-Community Transfer Fee
$500 / occurance
Early Lease Termination/Cancellation
200.00% of base rent / occurance
Late Fee
5.00% of base rent / occurance
Security Deposit - Additional (Refundable)
Varies

Property Fee Disclaimer: Standard Security Deposit subject to change based on screening results; total security deposit(s) will not exceed any legal maximum. Resident may be responsible for maintaining insurance pursuant to the Lease. Some fees may not apply to apartment homes subject to an affordable program. Resident is responsible for damages that exceed ordinary wear and tear. Some items may be taxed under applicable law. This form does not modify the lease. Additional fees may apply in specific situations as detailed in the application and/or lease agreement, which can be requested prior to the application process. All fees are subject to the terms of the application and/or lease. Residents may be responsible for activating and maintaining utility services, including but not limited to electricity, water, gas, and internet, as specified in the lease agreement.

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North Carolina Durham County Durham 27701 American Tobacco

501 Willard St, Durham, NC

For Rent

MultiFamily

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