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Vanguard

544 Liberty St, Durham, NC 27701

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    $1,025 - $1,825

  • Bedrooms

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Welcome to Vanguard Apartments, where you’ll enjoy a bright and spacious one, two, or three bedroom apartment in a great downtown Durham location. Our cozy homes feature convenient extras like granite counters, as well as community amenities like a fitness center.

Pricing & Floor Plans

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1 Bed, 1 Bath Model $1,025 – $1,170 Available Now
1 Bed 1 Bath
2 Beds, 2 Baths Model $1,250 – $1,525 Available Now
2 Beds 2 Baths
3 Beds, 2 Baths Model $1,825 Available Now
3 Beds 2 Baths
1 Bed, 1 Bath Model $1,025 – $1,170 Available Now
1 Bed 1 Bath
2 Beds, 2 Baths Model $1,250 – $1,525 Available Now
2 Beds 2 Baths
3 Beds, 2 Baths Model $1,825 Available Now
3 Beds 2 Baths
* Price shown is base rent and may not include non-optional fees and utilities. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.
* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

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Property Information

  • Built in 2025
  • 72 units/3 stories

About Vanguard

Welcome to Vanguard Apartments, where you’ll enjoy a bright and spacious one, two, or three bedroom apartment in a great downtown Durham location. Our cozy homes feature convenient extras like granite counters, as well as community amenities like a fitness center.

Vanguard is an apartment community located in Durham County and the 27701 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Durham Public attendance zone.

Community Amenities

Fitness Center

Laundry Facilities

Elevator

Clubhouse

  • Package Service
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Maintenance on site
  • Property Manager on Site
  • 24 Hour Access
  • EV Charging
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Elevator
  • Clubhouse
  • Lounge
  • Multi Use Room
  • Storage Space
  • Fitness Center
  • Bicycle Storage
  • Courtyard
  • Grill

Apartment Features

Air Conditioning

Dishwasher

Washer/Dryer Hookup

Hardwood Floors

  • Washer/Dryer Hookup
  • Air Conditioning
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Granite Countertops
  • Pantry
  • Island Kitchen
  • Kitchen
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Freezer
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Carpet
  • Vinyl Flooring
  • High Ceilings
  • Walk-In Closets
  • Linen Closet
  • Balcony
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Amenities
  • Package Service
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Maintenance on site
  • Property Manager on Site
  • 24 Hour Access
  • EV Charging
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Elevator
  • Clubhouse
  • Lounge
  • Multi Use Room
  • Storage Space
  • Courtyard
  • Grill
  • Fitness Center
  • Bicycle Storage
  • Washer/Dryer Hookup
  • Air Conditioning
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Granite Countertops
  • Pantry
  • Island Kitchen
  • Kitchen
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Freezer
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Carpet
  • Vinyl Flooring
  • High Ceilings
  • Walk-In Closets
  • Linen Closet
  • Balcony
Office Hours
Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
Neighborhood

City Center Durham is the heart of the Bull City. This urban neighborhood is full of entertaining attractions, gourmet restaurants, and hip nightlife options. A proud historic identity defines this downtown Durham neighborhood. City Center is a compact, revitalized area boasting exciting things to do and see around every corner. A proud historic identity defines this downtown Durham neighborhood.

The neighborhood’s strong tobacco-industry roots are evident in the many repurposed factory buildings and warehouses, giving downtown an unpolished, hipster vibe. These old building are given new life through art galleries, hip cocktail bars, and breweries. The American Tobacco Campus houses a lot of these thriving businesses, shaping a large part of Durham’s downtown entertainment district. City Center is home to several entertainment venues including the Durham Bulls Athletic Stadium, the Carolina Theatre, and the Durham Performing Arts Center.

Learn more about living in City Center Durham 
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
N.C. Central Univ.
Drive: 5 min 1.8 mi
Durham Tech. Comm. Coll.
Drive: 6 min 2.3 mi
Duke University
Drive: 7 min 3.7 mi
UNC-Chapel Hill
Drive: 25 min 12.3 mi
Vanguard is within 5 minutes or 1.8 miles from N.C. Central Univ.. It is also near Durham Tech. Comm. Coll. and Duke University.
Schools
Eastway Elementary
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
402 Students
Attendance Zone
Brogden Middle
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
742 Students
Attendance Zone
Riverside High
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,812 Students
Attendance Zone
Camelot Academy
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
116 Students
Nearby
Montessori School Of Durham
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-6
138 Students
Nearby
Agape Corner School
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
15 Students
Nearby
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Transportation

Vanguard is near Raleigh-Durham International, located 14.1 miles or 21 minutes away.

Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Durham Amtrak Station
Walk: 18 min 1.0 mi
Cary Station
Drive: 26 min 18.9 mi
Raleigh Union Station
Drive: 33 min 23.6 mi
Burlington Station
Drive: 44 min 34.1 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Raleigh-Durham International
 Drive: 21 min 14.1 mi
Very Walkable
80
Walk Score®
Out of 100
If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
Good Transit
50
Transit Score®
Out of 100
The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.
Bikeable
65
Bike Score®
Out of 100
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
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Points of Interest

Time and distance from Vanguard.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Borden Brick
Walk: 6 min 0.3 mi
Roger's Alley
Walk: 11 min 0.6 mi
Phoenix Crossing
Walk: 13 min 0.7 mi
Vanguard has 3 shopping centers within 0.7 mile, which is about a 13-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
North Carolina Museum of Life and Science
 Drive: 8 min 3.2 mi
Duke Gardens
 Drive: 8 min 3.3 mi
Duke Lemur Center
 Drive: 12 min 6.7 mi
The Mountains to the Sea Trail
 Drive: 14 min 7.4 mi
Piedmont Wildlife Center
 Drive: 21 min 12.3 mi
Vanguard has 5 parks within 12.3 miles, including Duke Gardens, North Carolina Museum of Life and Science, and Duke Lemur Center.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Duke Regional Hospital
Drive: 9 min 3.6 mi
North Carolina Specialty Hospital
Drive: 10 min 4.1 mi
Vanguard is 3.6 miles from Duke Regional Hospital, and is convenient to other hospitals, including North Carolina Specialty Hospital.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Fort Bragg Johnsonville
Drive: 97 min 71.0 mi
Pope Air Force Base
Drive: 98 min 76.7 mi
Vanguard is 71.0 miles from Fort Bragg Johnsonville, and is convenient to other military bases, including Pope Air Force Base.
 
 
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which floor plans are available, and what are the price ranges?

Vanguard has one to three bedrooms with rent ranges from $1,025/mo. to $1,825/mo.

Can I see a model or tour Vanguard?

Yes, to view the floor plan in person, please schedule a personal tour.

What neighborhood is the property located in?

Vanguard is in City Center Durham in the city of Durham. Here you’ll find three shopping centers within 0.7 mile of the property. Five parks are within 12.3 miles, including Duke Gardens, North Carolina Museum of Life and Science, and Duke Lemur Center.

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