Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Brightleaf District Durham, NC from $500 (46 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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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 901 South priced from $999. Icon Downtown Durham has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here are the most affordable Brightleaf District apartments for rent in Durham, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
901 South1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$999
Icon Downtown DurhamA1 Studio C Standard -Call for AvailabilityStudio,1BA$1,000
Brightleaf on MainM1Studio,1BA$1,157
Viceroy ApartmentsVR 2x12BR,1BA$1,202
The Lofts at Southside Apartments1 Bedroom Loft1BR,1BA$1,255
West VillageS1D-2Studio,1BA$1,276
Atlas DurhamDaisyStudio,1BA$1,280
605 West EndGregsonStudio,1BA$1,313
The RamseyS1AStudio,1BA$1,350
WhetstoneA31BR,1BA$1,363

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brightleaf District, NC

As of May 04, 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
603 Maplewood Ave, Unit B603 Maplewood Ave2BR,1BA$1.88
Viceroy ApartmentsVR 2x12BR,1BA$1.43
Willow Bend ApartmentsWB 2x12BR,1BA$1.69
901 South2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1.56
210 Edward St, Unit Apartment 2210 Edward St1BR,1BA$2.00
WhetstoneA31BR,1BA$2.13

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Brightleaf District, Durham, NC

Ranked #9

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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 a cheap apartment in Brightleaf District?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Brightleaf District is under $1,363.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Brightleaf District?

The cheapest apartment in Brightleaf District is 901 South which is listed at $999, while the average apartment in Brightleaf District costs $3,550.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Brightleaf District?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 64 regular apartments in Brightleaf District that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Brightleaf District?

Cheap apartments in Brightleaf District have an average cost of $234 which is $3,316 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Brightleaf District.

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