Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Brightleaf District Durham, NC from $500 (55 Rentals)

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Whetstone
$1,328 - $2,281
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Whetstone

501 Willard StDurham, NC 27701
Corporate Housing
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Griffin Durham
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$1,405 - $3,505
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Griffin Durham

509 N Mangum StDurham, NC 27701
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University Commons - Durham
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

University Commons - Durham

1505 Duke University RdDurham, NC 27701
Student Housing
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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
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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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$1,100 - $2,100

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600 S Duke St

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901 South
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

901 South

901 S Duke StDurham, NC 27707
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413 Canal St
2 Bedroom Apartments

413 Canal St

413 Canal StDurham, NC 27701

Brightleaf District - One of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Durham

Named as one of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods to rent in Durham by our Local Expert Billy K. See how it ranks!

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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 Private Room with Walk-In Closet – Utilities & WiFi Included priced from $800. Icon Downtown Durham has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $875. Here are the most affordable Brightleaf District apartments for rent in Durham, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Private Room with Walk-In Closet – Utilities & WiFi IncludedDillard (Inside Unit) - 1st floor - Suite A1BR,1BA$800
Icon Downtown DurhamA1 Studio C Standard -Call for AvailabilityStudio,1BA$875
Viceroy ApartmentsVR 2x12BR,1BA$999
West VillageA1A-11BR,1BA$1,136
605 West EndGregsonStudio,1BA$1,144
Willow Bend ApartmentsWB 2x12BR,1BA$1,250
The RamseyS1AStudio,1BA$1,275
Brightleaf on MainS2Studio,1BA$1,316
WhetstoneA11BR,1BA$1,328

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brightleaf District, NC

As of May 10, 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 B9-1365 Model at Avalon Durham starting at $2,970 with a $2.18 price per square foot in the Downtown Durham 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
Avalon DurhamB9-13652BR,2BA$2.18
Lantower BullhouseB1.2A1BR,1BA$2.08
Georgetown Manor2 bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.29
The Lofts at Southside Apartments2 Bedroom Townhouse2BR,1BA$1.63
Viceroy ApartmentsVR 2x12BR,1BA$1.19
Willow Bend ApartmentsWB 2x12BR,1BA$1.54
Trinity Park Apartments2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,1BA$2.02
West VillageA1A-31BR,1BA$1.89
210 Edward St210 Edward St1BR,1BA$2.20

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 $1,328.

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

The cheapest apartment in Brightleaf District is Private Room with Walk-In Closet – Utilities & WiFi Included which is listed at $800, while the average apartment in Brightleaf District costs $4,055.

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 75 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 $992 which is $3,063 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Brightleaf District.

Expert Rental Resources

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Your Guide to the Top 10 Affordable Neighborhoods to Rent in Durham, NC

Written by: Billy K

I'm Billy, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Durham, North Carolina. And if you’re considering settling down in Durham, you’re in luck.

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A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

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This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.