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- 1–3 Bedrooms
- $1,515-$2,800Pricing
- 753–1,398Square Feet
Rent Specials
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About Cottages at Brightleaf
Experience cottage home living with no upstairs neighbors, a private yard, and room to breathe — all in a professionally managed community. It’s the perfect blend of apartment convenience and single-family comfort.Say goodbye to ordinary living when you rent a brand-new one, two, or three-bedroom cottage from Cottages at Brightleaf in Durham, NC. You can embrace life in a bright and open layout with beautiful finishes around each corner in our lovely cottages. Smart-home features and full-size washer and dryer sets make it easy to manage your routine, giving you more time to host gatherings in your gourmet kitchen or unwind on your enclosed yard and patio. Each home also boasts spacious bedrooms with oversized walk-in closets, so staying organized will be a breeze. When you become a resident, you’ll also enjoy benefits like online rental payments and 24-hour emergency maintenance services. And with your prime access to the entire Research Triangle area, opportunities for entertainment and adventure are all around you. It just doesn’t get more convenient than this - contact Cottages at Brightleaf today to schedule your tour.
Cottages at Brightleaf is located in the Eastern Durham Neighborhood and 27703 Zip code of Durham, NC. This community is professionally managed by Greystar Real Estate Partners
Unique Features and Amenities
- Bark Park
- BBQ Grilling Areas w/shaded
- Brand New Spacious Floor Plans
- Disc Golf
- EV Charging Stations
- Expansive Pool Deck with Lounge
- Full-Size Washer & Dryer
- Fully Equipped Gourmet Kitchen
- Golf Cart Paths
- Outdoor grilling areas
- Patio Or Balcony
- Prep Islands & Pendant Light
Property Contact Info
Floorplan Pricing and Availability
Cottages at Brightleaf offers 1 to 3 Bedroom apartments starting from $1,515 and having 753–1,398 sq ft. Here is the current pricing and availability:
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Floorplan CA1
From $1,515
1 Bed, 1 Bath, 753 sq ftAvailable NowModel Gallery
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Availability Details
Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft View Details $1,620 Available Now 124 753 $1,630 Available Now 138 753 $1,590 Available Now 144 753 Model Amenities and Features
Features
- Air Conditioning
- Ceiling Fans
Kitchen
- Dishwasher
Living Space
- Walk-In Closets
Unique Features
- Brand New Spacious Floor Plans
- Full-Size Washer & Dryer
- Fully Equipped Gourmet Kitchen
- Patio or Balcony
- Prep Islands & Pendant Light
Model Rent and Fees
Model Price Range
- $1,515 - $1,660Plus Fees
Current Available Pricing
- $1,590 - $1,630 Plus Fees
Deposit
- $500 deposit
Unit 124 Amenities and Features
Features
- Air Conditioning
- Ceiling Fans
Kitchen
- Dishwasher
Living Space
- Walk-In Closets
Unique Features
- Brand New Spacious Floor Plans
- Full-Size Washer & Dryer
- Fully Equipped Gourmet Kitchen
- Patio or Balcony
- Prep Islands & Pendant Light
Unit 124 Rent and Fees
Unit Price
- $1,620Plus Fees
Deposit
- $500 deposit
Model Rent and Fees
Model Price Range
- $1,515 - $1,660Plus Fees
Unit 138 Amenities and Features
Features
- Air Conditioning
- Ceiling Fans
Kitchen
- Dishwasher
Living Space
- Walk-In Closets
Unique Features
- Brand New Spacious Floor Plans
- Full-Size Washer & Dryer
- Fully Equipped Gourmet Kitchen
- Patio or Balcony
- Prep Islands & Pendant Light
Unit 138 Rent and Fees
Unit Price
- $1,630Plus Fees
Deposit
- $500 deposit
Model Rent and Fees
Model Price Range
- $1,515 - $1,660Plus Fees
Unit 144 Amenities and Features
Features
- Air Conditioning
- Ceiling Fans
Kitchen
- Dishwasher
Living Space
- Walk-In Closets
Unique Features
- Brand New Spacious Floor Plans
- Full-Size Washer & Dryer
- Fully Equipped Gourmet Kitchen
- Patio or Balcony
- Prep Islands & Pendant Light
Unit 144 Rent and Fees
Unit Price
- $1,590Plus Fees
Deposit
- $500 deposit
Model Rent and Fees
Model Price Range
- $1,515 - $1,660Plus Fees
Apartment Model: CA1From $1,5151 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 753 sq ftAvailable NowFloor plans are artist's rendering. All dimensions are approximate. Actual product and specifications may vary in dimension or detail. Not all features are available in every rental home. Please see a representative for details.
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CA1 - Floorplan 1 Floor plans are artist's rendering. All dimensions are approximate. Actual product and specifications may vary in dimension or detail. Not all features are available in every rental home. Please see a representative for details.
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CA1 - Floorplan 2 Apartment Unit: 124Apartment Model: CA1$1,6201 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 753 sq ftAvailable NowApartment Unit: 138Apartment Model: CA1$1,6301 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 753 sq ftAvailable NowApartment Unit: 144Apartment Model: CA1$1,5901 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 753 sq ftAvailable Now2 Bedrooms
Floorplan CB1
From $2,025
2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1143 sq ftAvailable NowModel Gallery
Floorplans
Availability Details
Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft View Details $2,150 Available Now 146 1143 $2,150 Available Now 148 1143 $2,220 Available Now 150 1143 Model Amenities and Features
Features
- Air Conditioning
- Ceiling Fans
Kitchen
- Dishwasher
Living Space
- Walk-In Closets
Unique Features
- Brand New Spacious Floor Plans
- Full-Size Washer & Dryer
- Fully Equipped Gourmet Kitchen
- Patio or Balcony
- Prep Islands & Pendant Light
Model Rent and Fees
Model Price Range
- $2,025 - $2,270Plus Fees
Current Available Pricing
- $2,150 - $2,220 Plus Fees
Deposit
- $500 deposit
Unit 146 Amenities and Features
Features
- Air Conditioning
- Ceiling Fans
Kitchen
- Dishwasher
Living Space
- Walk-In Closets
Unique Features
- Brand New Spacious Floor Plans
- Full-Size Washer & Dryer
- Fully Equipped Gourmet Kitchen
- Patio or Balcony
- Prep Islands & Pendant Light
Unit 146 Rent and Fees
Unit Price
- $2,150Plus Fees
Deposit
- $500 deposit
Model Rent and Fees
Model Price Range
- $2,025 - $2,270Plus Fees
Unit 148 Amenities and Features
Features
- Air Conditioning
- Ceiling Fans
Kitchen
- Dishwasher
Living Space
- Walk-In Closets
Unique Features
- Brand New Spacious Floor Plans
- Full-Size Washer & Dryer
- Fully Equipped Gourmet Kitchen
- Patio or Balcony
- Prep Islands & Pendant Light
Unit 148 Rent and Fees
Unit Price
- $2,150Plus Fees
Deposit
- $500 deposit
Model Rent and Fees
Model Price Range
- $2,025 - $2,270Plus Fees
Unit 150 Amenities and Features
Features
- Air Conditioning
- Ceiling Fans
Kitchen
- Dishwasher
Living Space
- Walk-In Closets
Unique Features
- Brand New Spacious Floor Plans
- Full-Size Washer & Dryer
- Fully Equipped Gourmet Kitchen
- Patio or Balcony
- Prep Islands & Pendant Light
Unit 150 Rent and Fees
Unit Price
- $2,220Plus Fees
Deposit
- $500 deposit
Model Rent and Fees
Model Price Range
- $2,025 - $2,270Plus Fees
Apartment Model: CB1From $2,0252 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1143 sq ftAvailable NowFloor plans are artist's rendering. All dimensions are approximate. Actual product and specifications may vary in dimension or detail. Not all features are available in every rental home. Please see a representative for details.
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CB1 - Floorplan 1 Floor plans are artist's rendering. All dimensions are approximate. Actual product and specifications may vary in dimension or detail. Not all features are available in every rental home. Please see a representative for details.
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CB1 - Floorplan 2 Apartment Unit: 146Apartment Model: CB1$2,1502 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1143 sq ftAvailable NowApartment Unit: 148Apartment Model: CB1$2,1502 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1143 sq ftAvailable NowApartment Unit: 150Apartment Model: CB1$2,2202 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1143 sq ftAvailable Now3 Bedrooms
Floorplan CC1
$2,800
3 Beds, 2 Baths, 1398 sq ftAvailable NowModel Gallery
Floorplans
Availability Details
Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft $2,800 Available Now 155 1398 Unit 155 Amenities and Features
Features
- Air Conditioning
- Ceiling Fans
Kitchen
- Dishwasher
Living Space
- Walk-In Closets
Unique Features
- Brand New Spacious Floor Plans
- Full-Size Washer & Dryer
- Fully Equipped Gourmet Kitchen
- Patio or Balcony
- Prep Islands & Pendant Light
Unit 155 Rent and Fees
Unit Price
- $2,800Plus Fees
Deposit
- $500 deposit
Model Rent and Fees
Price
- $2,800Plus Fees
Apartment Model: CC1$2,8003 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1398 sq ftAvailable NowFloor plans are artist's rendering. All dimensions are approximate. Actual product and specifications may vary in dimension or detail. Not all features are available in every rental home. Please see a representative for details.
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CC1 - Floorplan 1 Floor plans are artist's rendering. All dimensions are approximate. Actual product and specifications may vary in dimension or detail. Not all features are available in every rental home. Please see a representative for details.
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CC1 - Floorplan 2 Apartment Unit: 155Apartment Model: CC1$2,8003 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1398 sq ftAvailable Now
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- 99 Units
- 1 Story
- Built in 2024
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Lease Terms
- 12 - 17 mo
Fees and Policies
The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified. Use the Cost Calculator to determine costs based on your needs.
Required Fees
Utilities & Essentials
- Pest Control ServicesiAmount for pest control services.$5/mo
- Utility - Billing Administrative FeeiAmount to manage utility services billing.$3.75/mo
- Trash Services - DoorstepiAmount for doorstep trash removal from rental home.$20/mo
- Utility - Water/SeweriUsage-Based (Utilities).Amount for provision and/or consumption of water and sewer servicesVaries/mo
- Internet ServicesiAmount for internet services provided by community.$65/mo
- Renters Liability Insurance - Third PartyiAmount for renters liability insurance obtained through resident's provider of choice.Varies/mo
Other Fees
Personal Add-Ons
- Application FeeiAmount to process application, initiate screening, and take a rental home off the market.$75
- Security Deposit (Refundable)iAmount intended to be held through residency that may be applied toward amounts owed at move-out. Refunds processed per application and lease terms.$500
- Administrative FeeiAmount to facilitate move-in process for a resident.$250
- Renters Liability Only - Non-ComplianceiAmount for not maintaining required Renters Liability Policy.$15/per occurrence
Situational Fees
- Access Device - ReplacementiAmount to obtain a replacement access device for community; fobs, keys, remotes, access passes.$50/per occurrence
- Early Lease Termination/CancellationiAmount to terminate lease earlier than lease end date; excludes rent and other charges.200.0% of base rent/per occurrence
- Late FeeiAmount for paying after rent due date; per terms of lease.5.0% of base rent/per occurrence
- Returned Payment Fee (NSF)iAmount for returned payment.$25/per occurrence
- Security Deposit - Additional (Refundable)iAdditional amount, based on screening results, intended to be held through residency that may be applied toward amounts owed at move-out. Refunds processed per application and lease terms.$1500/per occurrence
- Legal/Eviction FeesiAmount for legal expenses incurred for lease violations.Varies/per occurrence
Pet Fees
- Pet RentiMonthly amount for authorized pet.$25/mo
- Pet FeeiAmount to facilitate authorized pet move-in.$400
- Pet Fee - Additional PetiAmount to facilitate additional authorized pet move-in.$200
- 2 Pet Limit
- 2 Pet Limit
Cats
We welcome two pets per apartment home. The first pet fee is $400 and an additional $200 for the second. Monthly pet rent is per pet. Please call our leasing office for complete pet policy information.
Dogs
We welcome two pets per apartment home. The first pet fee is $400 and an additional $200 for the second. Monthly pet rent is per pet. Please call our leasing office for complete pet policy information.
Storage Fees
- Storage Rent$40/mo
- Storage Deposit$0
Storage Unit
Parking Info and Fees
- Surface LotiPlease call us regarding our Parking Policy.
Property Fee Disclaimer: Total Monthly Leasing Price includes base rent, all monthly mandatory and any user-selected optional fees. Excludes variable, usage-based, and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. Security Deposit may change based on screening results, but total will not exceed legal maximums. Some items may be taxed under applicable law. Some fees may not apply to rental homes subject to an affordable program. All fees are subject to application and/or lease terms. Prices and availability subject to change. Resident is responsible for damages beyond ordinary wear and tear. Resident may need to maintain insurance and to activate and maintain utility services, including but not limited to electricity, water, gas, and internet, per the lease. Additional fees may apply as detailed in the application and/or lease agreement, which can be requested prior to applying. Pets: Pet breed and other pet restrictions apply. Rentable Items: All Parking, storage, and other rentable items are subject to availability. Final pricing and availability will be determined during lease agreement. See Leasing Agent for details.
Features and Amenities
On-Site Services
- Maintenance On Site
- Car Charging Station
Outdoor Features
- Grill
Recreation and Fitness
- Walking/Biking Trails
- Pool
Map
- Shopping
- Colleges
- Grocery
- Medical
- Parks
Map
Hours and Contact Info
| Monday | 10:00 am–6:00 pm |
| Tuesday | 10:00 am–6:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 10:00 am–6:00 pm |
| Thursday | 10:00 am–6:00 pm |
| Friday | 10:00 am–6:00 pm |
| Saturday | 10:00 am–5:00 pm |
| Sunday | 12:00 pm–5:00 pm |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cottages at Brightleaf
Where is Cottages at Brightleaf located?
Cottages at Brightleaf is located at 2421 Sanders Ave near the Eastern Durham area of Durham, NC
What is the current rent range at Cottages at Brightleaf?
1 Bedroom to 3 Bedroom Apartments at Cottages at Brightleaf currently range from $1,515 to $2,800
When is the leasing office open?
- The office Hours for Cottages at Brightleaf are
- Monday 10:00 am–6:00 pm
- Tuesday 10:00 am–6:00 pm
- Wednesday 10:00 am–6:00 pm
- Thursday 10:00 am–6:00 pm
- Friday 10:00 am–6:00 pm
- Saturday 10:00 am–5:00 pm
- Sunday 12:00 pm–5:00 pm
Are pets allowed?
Call us today to find out our pet policy and if we allow pets
Are there any rent specials?
The current rent special at Cottages at Brightleaf is: Your New Home Awaits in 2026! Look and Lease Today and Enjoy Up to 8 Weeks FREE! *Restrictions Apply..
Lifestyle Ratings
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Verified Renter
December 15, 2025The staff at Brighleaf was very welcoming and cordial to me. Also made my application process very easy.Review from Apartments.com
Nearby Schools
Neal Middle
Southern School of Energy and Sustainability
Spring Valley Elementary
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Points of Interest
Time and distance from Cottages at Brightleaf.
Arts Museums and Landmarks
Big Box and Retail
Publix
Walgreens
Kohl's
Colleges and Universities
Groceries
Publix
Harris Teeter
Food Lion
Hospitals
Parks and Recreation
Cottages at Brightleaf has 3 parks within 5.7 miles, including Burton Park, Lake Michie, and Piney Woods Park.
Shopping Centers
Cottages at Brightleaf has 5 shopping centers within 2.3 miles.
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Rental Price Ranges in the Area
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durham Studio Apartments | $1,408 | $799 | $3,505 |
| Durham 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,584 | $795 | $4,633 |
| Durham 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,922 | $565 | $7,170 |
| Durham 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,425 | $1,110 | $7,799 |
| Durham 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,443 | $1,095 | $7,766 |
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