Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Brightleaf District Durham, NC from $500 (44 Rentals)

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University Commons - Durham
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

University Commons - Durham

1505 Duke University RdDurham, NC 27701
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Brookdale Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Brookdale Apartments

815 Dacian AveDurham, NC 27701
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Daylight Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Daylight Apartments

315-317 W Trinity AveDurham, NC 27701
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Montego
1 Bedroom Apartments

Montego

1901 Morehead AveDurham, NC 27707
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Liberty Square
1 Bedroom Apartments

Liberty Square

545 Liberty StDurham, NC 27701
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University Commons
1 Bedroom Apartments

University Commons

801-804 Underwood AveDurham, NC 27701
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BullHouse
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

BullHouse

504 E Pettigrew StDurham, NC 27701
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Brightleaf District, Durham, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Brightleaf District Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Brightleaf District area of Durham, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at The Lofts at Southside Apartments priced from $525. 901 South has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $999. Here are the most affordable Brightleaf District apartments for rent in Durham, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Lofts at Southside Apartments1 Bedroom Tax Credit***1BR,1BA$525
901 South1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$999
Icon Downtown DurhamA1 Studio C Standard -Call for AvailabilityStudio,1BA$1,000
Atlas DurhamDaisyStudio,1BA$1,115
Brightleaf on MainM1Studio,1BA$1,179
Viceroy ApartmentsVR 2x12BR,1BA$1,202
Cortland Bull CityAllenStudio,1BA$1,275
West VillageS1D-2Studio,1BA$1,276
WhetstoneA61BR,1BA$1,305
605 West EndVickers1BR,1BA$1,306

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brightleaf District, NC

As of April 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Brightleaf District area is the $1.56 price per square foot 1 Bed, 2 baths Model at 107 E Parrish St in the in the Fayetteville Street Corridor neighborhood starting from $2,625. The second greatest value Brightleaf District apartment is the 2 Bedroom Townhouse Model at The Lofts at Southside Apartments starting at $1,735 with a $1.63 price per square foot in the Plum Street neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Brightleaf District apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
107 E Parrish St1 Bed, 2 baths1BR,2BA$1.56
The Lofts at Southside Apartments2 Bedroom Townhouse2BR,1BA$1.63
American Tobacco Apartments (Old Bull/Noell)Old Bull 2x12BR,1BA$1.84
Peachtree DowntownPeachtree Model2BR,1BA$1.94
Viceroy ApartmentsVR 2x12BR,1BA$1.43
Willow Bend ApartmentsWB 2x12BR,1BA$1.69
901 South2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1.56
Station NineA41BR,1BA$2.32
Liberty WarehouseA1.11BR,1BA$2.09
WhetstoneA11BR,1BA$2.37

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Brightleaf District, Durham, NC

Ranked #9

Among neighborhoods in Durham, NC for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compares millions of points of data to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across North Carolina, including Durham. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, places that make kids happy, raising pets, transit options, and much more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the Brightleaf District Neighborhood in Durham, NC

Walk Score®

94 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

84 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

63 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Brightleaf District Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Brightleaf District?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Brightleaf District is at Icon Downtown Durham listed at $1,000.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Brightleaf District Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Brightleaf District Apartment is $565 at The Lofts at Southside Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Brightleaf District Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Brightleaf District is starting from $652 at The Lofts at Southside Apartments.

What is the most affordable Brightleaf District Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Brightleaf District Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Willow Bend Apartments and starts from $1,450.

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