Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Brightleaf District Durham, NC from $500 (58 Rentals)

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Whetstone
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$1,310 - $2,175
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Whetstone

501 Willard StDurham, NC 27701
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605 West End
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$1,331 - $3,314
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605 West End

605 W Chapel Hill StDurham, NC 27701
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810 Ninth
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$1,455 - $3,720
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$1,455 - $3,720
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$1,455 - $3,720
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810 Ninth

810 9th StDurham, NC 27705
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Griffin Durham
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$1,485 - $3,405
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Griffin Durham

509 N Mangum StDurham, NC 27701
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Lantower Bullhouse
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$1,532 - $3,585
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$1,532 - $3,585
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Lantower Bullhouse

504 E Pettigrew StDurham, NC 27701
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Brightleaf District - One of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Durham

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Wye Junction
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$1,570 - $9,366
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Wye Junction

701 Washington StDurham, NC 27701
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$1,595

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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600 S Duke St, Unit 51

600 S Duke St
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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
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University Commons

801-804 Underwood AveDurham, NC 27701
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Brookdale Apartments
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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
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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 1 Bed unit found at Community Room Rental – Durham priced from $840. 2006 House Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable Brightleaf District apartments for rent in Durham, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Community Room Rental – DurhamDillard (Inside Unit) - 1st floor - Suite A1BR,1BA$840
2006 House AveStudioStudio,1BA$850
Icon Downtown DurhamA1 Studio C Standard -Call for AvailabilityStudio,1BA$875
Barclay Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$895
1216 W Chapel Hill Rd1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$995
901 South Apartments901 South - 1bed1BR,1BA$1,150
Atlas DurhamDaisyStudio,1BA$1,150
Brightleaf on MainM1Studio,1BA$1,187
Trinity Park Apartments1 Bedroom Flat1BR,1BA$1,295
WhetstoneS1Studio,1BA$1,306

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brightleaf District, NC

As of August 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Brightleaf District area is the $1.42 price per square foot 3 Beds, 3 Baths Model at Ninth Street Commons in the in the Downtown Durham neighborhood starting from $3,125. The second greatest value Brightleaf District apartment is the 1003 Lamond Ave Model at 1003 Lamond Ave, Unit Apt B starting at $2,500 with a $1.47 price per square foot in the Government Services District 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.
Ninth Street Commons3 Beds, 3 Baths3BR,3BA$1.42
1003 Lamond Ave, Unit Apt B1003 Lamond Ave3BR,1BA$1.47
The RamseyC2A3BR,2BA$1.89
Station NineB1 Loft2BR,2BA$2.05
Residences at Erwin Mill2 1.5 TH2BR,1.5BA$1.77
Georgetown Manor2 bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.29
The Lofts at Southside Apartments2 Bedroom Townhouse2BR,1BA$1.63
901 South Apartments901 South - 1bed1BR,1BA$1.59
Barclay Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.63
2006 House AveStudioStudio ,1BA$1.89

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Brightleaf District, Durham, NC

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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 $1,306.

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

The cheapest apartment in Brightleaf District is Community Room Rental – Durham which is listed at $840, while the average apartment in Brightleaf District costs $2,000.

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 126 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 $574 which is $1,426 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Brightleaf District.

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