Apartments in Durham, NC Near Research Triangle Park
Live just 1 mile from RTP, with South Durham shopping, local dining, outdoor recreation, and major employers all within easy reach.
Find Your Place Near Research Triangle Park
At Triangle Park Apartments, your location helps make every part of the day a little easier. Located at 5011 South Alston Avenue in Durham, our pet-friendly apartment community is just 1 mile from Research Triangle Park and convenient to Highway 885 and Interstate 40. Whether you are commuting to RTP, meeting friends at Boxyard RTP, shopping at The Streets at Southpoint, or heading into Downtown Durham for the evening, Triangle Park Apartments keeps you connected without placing you in the middle of the city’s busiest areas.
Our one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments offer a comfortable place to come home to, while community amenities create more ways to relax, stay active, and spend time outdoors.
Conveniently Located in Durham, NC
Triangle Park Apartments is ideally positioned for those who want to live close to work while still enjoying everything Durham and the greater Triangle area have to offer. Research Triangle Park is just 1 mile away, placing major employers, corporate campuses, restaurants, and everyday services within a convenient commute.
Quick access to Highway 885 and I-40 also makes it easier to reach Raleigh-Durham International Airport, Downtown Durham, Cary, Raleigh, Chapel Hill, and other destinations throughout the Triangle.
- Live just 1 mile from Research Triangle Park
- Be near The Streets at Southpoint, grocery stores, and local restaurants
- Have convenient access to Highway 885 and I-40
- Enjoy an easy drive to RDU Airport and Downtown Durham
Shopping, Dining and Entertainment Near Triangle Park Apartments
Living in South Durham puts everyday essentials close to home, with ALDI, Harris Teeter, Sprouts, Publix, Wegmans, Walmart, The Streets at Southpoint, and SouthPoint Crossing all nearby. Residents can also explore Durham and RTP’s growing food scene at Farmside Kitchen, Jamaica Jamaica, Crab Sea, Sushioki, Benetis Breakfast Grill, and KoKyu. Boxyard RTP brings local restaurants, drinks, events, and entertainment together in a lively indoor-outdoor setting near Research Triangle Park. For coffee, visit Daughters Coffee & Books, Bean Traders, Fount Coffee + Kitchen, or Drift Coffee Shop & Kitchen RTP.
Evenings can include a performance at the Durham Performing Arts Center, a Durham Bulls game, a visit to the American Tobacco Campus, or drinks at The Glass Jug Beer Lab and Tobacco Wood Brewing Company.


Parks and Outdoor Recreation in Durham
South Durham offers plenty of ways to spend time outdoors. The American Tobacco Trail is a local favorite for walking, running, and cycling, while Piney Wood Park and C. M. Herndon Park feature trails, athletic facilities, and open recreation areas.
For a longer adventure, explore the wooded trails at William B. Umstead State Park or head to Lake Crabtree County Park for hiking, kayaking, fishing, and scenic waterfront views. Residents can also stroll through Sarah P. Duke Gardens or visit Woodlake Trail, Solite Park, Creekside Nature Trail, and Sandy Creek Park for more opportunities to walk, relax, and enjoy nature around Durham.
Colleges and Schools Near Triangle Park Apartments
Triangle Park Apartments offers a convenient South Durham location near several of North Carolina’s leading colleges and universities. Duke University, North Carolina Central University, Durham Technical Community College, and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill are all within easy reach of the community. With quick access to Highway 885 and I-40, students, university employees, healthcare professionals, and faculty can travel more easily between home, campus, and destinations throughout Durham and Chapel Hill. In addition to nationally recognized academics and research, these nearby institutions bring collegiate athletics, performing arts, museums, healthcare services, and community events to the area. Living near Duke University, UNC-Chapel Hill, NCCU, and Durham Tech also places residents close to some of the Triangle’s largest education, research, and employment centers.
Triangle Park Apartments is served by Parkwood Elementary School, Lowes Grove Middle School, and Hillside High School.
Come Home to Triangle Park Apartments in Durham
Triangle Park Apartments combines a convenient South Durham location near Research Triangle Park with amenities designed for everyday comfort. Start your morning at the coffee and tea bar, work out in the fitness center, relax beside the swimming pool, or gather with friends around the firepit, outdoor kitchen, and courtyard grills. An on-site dog park, auto detailing area, valet trash service, off-street parking, and laundry facility add even more convenience to your routine. With pet-friendly one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments, Triangle Park Apartments supports a lifestyle that balances work, relaxation, and connection. Spend less time navigating your commute and more time enjoying your day—whether that means unwinding outdoors, staying active, sharing a meal with friends, or settling into a comfortable home that keeps daily necessities within easy reach.
Book your tour today and experience the comfortable amenities, pet-friendly atmosphere, and convenient South Durham location that make Triangle Park Apartments the perfect place to call home.





