DukeGrad2016

Hello, I'm going to be starting a PhD at Duke in August. I will be moving from London to Durham and haven't been able to visit North Carolina so was hoping to get some advice regarding housing. I would like to live between West Campus and downtown Durham such that I am within walking distance (< a 20 minute walk) of both. I would like to live in a house shared with 2-4 other people (most likely other graduate students). Can you suggest locations where I could find houses that fit these criteria? My budget is probably $500 - $700. My last question is where is the best place to look for rooms in shared houses and how far in advance of move-in dates do they get listed? Any help you can you would be greatly appreciated!