Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Brightleaf District Durham, NC from $500 (42 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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University Commons
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

University Commons

801-804 Underwood AveDurham, 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

Durham's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

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Liberty Square
1 Bedroom Apartments

Liberty Square

545 Liberty StDurham, NC 27701
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Vanguard
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Vanguard

544 Liberty 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 Studio unit found at Icon Downtown Durham priced from $875. Viceroy Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,099. Here are the most affordable Brightleaf District apartments for rent in Durham, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Icon Downtown DurhamA1 Studio C Standard -Call for AvailabilityStudio,1BA$875
Viceroy ApartmentsVR 2x12BR,1BA$1,099
Brightleaf on MainS2Studio,1BA$1,121
Atlas DurhamDaisyStudio,1BA$1,165
Lantower BullhouseS1.1Studio,1BA$1,222
605 West EndVickers1BR,1BA$1,228
901 South Apartments Durham Downtown901 South - 2bed2BR,1BA$1,249
WhetstoneA11BR,1BA$1,256
The Lofts at Southside Apartments1 Bedroom Live-Work Loft1BR,1BA$1,283
Murchison Apartments2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,1BA$1,295

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brightleaf District, NC

As of January 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Brightleaf District area is the $1.47 price per square foot 1003 Lamond Ave Model at 1003 Lamond Ave, Unit Apt B in the in the Government Services District neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Brightleaf District apartment is the 1 Bed, 2 baths Model at 107 E Parrish St starting at $2,600 with a $1.55 price per square foot in the Fayetteville Street Corridor 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.
1003 Lamond Ave, Unit Apt B1003 Lamond Ave3BR,1BA$1.47
107 E Parrish St1 Bed, 2 baths1BR,2BA$1.55
Georgetown Manor2 bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.29
The Lofts at Southside Apartments2 Bedroom Townhouse2BR,1BA$1.63
Willow Bend ApartmentsWB 3x23BR,2BA$1.53
Viceroy ApartmentsVR 2x12BR,1BA$1.31
901 South Apartments Durham Downtown901 South - 2bed2BR,1BA$1.56
1013 Rosedale Ave, Unit A1013 Rosedale Ave2BR,1BA$1.83
Lantower BullhouseA1.61BR,1BA$1.98
Murchison Apartments2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,1BA$1.81

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Brightleaf District, Durham, NC

Ranked #13

Among cities in North Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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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!

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 $1,295.

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

The cheapest apartment in Brightleaf District is Icon Downtown Durham which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in Brightleaf District costs $3,898.

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 199 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 $818 which is $3,080 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Brightleaf District.

Expert Rental Resources

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