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1500 Duke University RdDurham, NC 27701
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Duke Pointe - 2006 House Ave
2006 House AveDurham, NC 27707
910 Arnette Ave
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1501 Chapel Hill Rd
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914 Berkeley St
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907 Iredell St
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Viceroy Apartments
1700 Chapel Hill RdDurham, NC 27707
1011-B N Buchanan Blvd
DurhamNC27701
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Atlas Durham
321 W Corporation StDurham, NC 27701
917 Burch Ave
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Brightleaf on Main
1005 W Main StDurham, NC 27701
901 Sedgefield St
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Whetstone
501 Willard StDurham, NC 27701
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The Ramsey
510 E Pettigrew StDurham, NC 27701
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Trinity Park Apartments
803-811 Demerius StDurham, NC 27701
802 Kent St
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Rigsbee Collection
318 W Corporation StDurham, NC 27701
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600 S Duke St
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$1,312 - $1,5042 Bedroom Apartments Available Oct 6
Willow Bend Apartments
1718 Palmer StDurham, NC 27707
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$1,350
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604 W Markham Ave, Unit 3
604 W Markham AveDurham, NC 27701
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605 West End
605 W Chapel Hill StDurham, NC 27701
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Geerhouse
620 Foster StDurham, NC 27701
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918 Iredell St, Unit 918 Iredell Street
918 Iredell StDurham, NC 27705
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$1,383 - $5,445
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Griffin Durham
509 N Mangum StDurham, NC 27701
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Georgetown Manor
1000 N Duke StDurham, NC 27701
311 Swift Ave
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1406 W Markham Ave
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Lantower Bullhouse
504 E Pettigrew StDurham, NC 27701
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Avalon Durham
730 Rutherford StDurham, NC 27705
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810 Ninth
810 9th StDurham, NC 27705
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705 W Markham Ave, Unit B
705 W Markham AveDurham, NC 27701
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Liberty Warehouse
530 Foster StDurham, NC 27701
807 W Trinity Ave, Unit 132
807 W Trinity Ave
DurhamNC27701
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University Commons - Durham
1505 Duke University RdDurham, NC 27701
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University Commons
801-804 Underwood AveDurham, NC 27701
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Brookdale Apartments
815 Dacian AveDurham, NC 27701
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Durham Hosiery Mill Apartments
804 Angier AveDurham, NC 27701
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1806 Chapel Hill Rd
1806 Chapel Hill RdDurham, NC 27707
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Daylight Apartments
315-317 W Trinity AveDurham, NC 27701
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Montego
1901 Morehead AveDurham, NC 27707
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The Edge at West End The Edge at West End
1808-1810 Chapel Hill RdDurham, NC 27707
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Morehead Hills Senior Apartments
500 Cobb StDurham, NC 27701
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Barclay Apartments
1011 Burke StDurham, NC 27707
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1603 Gunter St
1603 Gunter StDurham, NC 27707
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1216 W Chapel Hill Rd
1216 W Chapel Hill RdDurham, NC 27701
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901 South Apartments
901 S Duke StDurham, NC 27707
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Residences at Erwin Mill
731 9th StDurham, NC 27705
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Renegade Apartments
335 E Main StDurham, NC 27701
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Vanguard
544 Liberty StDurham, NC 27701
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1605 N Roxboro Rd
1605 N Roxboro RdDurham, NC 27701
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Brightleaf District, Durham, NC Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Brightleaf District?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brightleaf District Studio Apartments | $1,497 | $875 | $2,489 |
| Brightleaf District 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,877 | $900 | $4,200 |
| Brightleaf District 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,767 | $1,099 | $7,661 |
| Brightleaf District 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,642 | $1,595 | $7,242 |
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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. Barclay Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $895. Here are the most affordable Brightleaf District apartments for rent in Durham, NC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Icon Downtown Durham | A1 Studio C Standard - Call for Availability | Studio, 1BA | $875 |
| Barclay Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR, 1BA | $895 |
| 1603 Gunter St | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR, 1BA | $950 |
| Duke Pointe - 2006 House Ave | The Davis | 1BR, 1BA | $975 |
| 1216 W Chapel Hill Rd | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR, 1BA | $995 |
| 901 South Apartments | 901 South - 1bed | 1BR, 1BA | $999 |
| 1605 N Roxboro Rd | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath - 594 sqft | 1BR, 1BA | $1,025 |
| Viceroy Apartments | VR 2x1 | 2BR, 1BA | $1,099 |
| Atlas Durham | Daisy | Studio, 1BA | $1,150 |
| Brightleaf on Main | M1 | Studio, 1BA | $1,179 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brightleaf District, NC
As of September 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Brightleaf District area is the $1.20 price per square foot 3 Beds, 3 Baths Model at Ninth Street Commons in the Downtown Durham neighborhood starting from $2,645. The second greatest value Brightleaf District apartment is the 1003 Lamond Ave Model at 1003 Lamond Ave, Unit Apt B in the Government Services District neighborhood starting at $2,500 with a $1.47 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Brightleaf District apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ninth Street Commons | 3 Beds, 3 Baths | 3BR, 3BA | $1.20 |
| 1003 Lamond Ave, Unit Apt B | 1003 Lamond Ave | 3BR, 1BA | $1.47 |
| Georgetown Manor | 2 bedroom | 2BR, 1.5BA | $1.29 |
| The Lofts at Southside Apartments | 2 Bedroom Townhouse | 2BR, 1BA | $1.63 |
| 604 W Markham Ave, Unit 3 | 604 W Markham Ave | 2BR, 1BA | $1.50 |
| Viceroy Apartments | VR 2x1 | 2BR, 1BA | $1.31 |
| 901 South Apartments | 901 South - 2bed | 2BR, 1BA | $1.53 |
| 1603 Gunter St | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR, 1BA | $1.51 |
| 1605 N Roxboro Rd | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath - 594 sqft | 1BR, 1BA | $1.73 |
| Barclay Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR, 1BA | $1.63 |
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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 $1,179.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Brightleaf District?
The cheapest apartment in Brightleaf District is Barclay Apartments which is listed at $895, while the average apartment in Brightleaf District costs $1,910.
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 136 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 $632 which is $1,278 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Brightleaf District.
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