
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Brightleaf District Durham, NC from $1,000 (13 Rentals)


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Brightleaf District - One of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Durham
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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 |
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Brightleaf District Studio Apartments | $1,735 | $1,000 | $4,245 |
Brightleaf District 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,956 | $750 | $4,276 |
Brightleaf District 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,857 | $995 | $8,732 |
Brightleaf District 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,989 | $1,450 | $8,338 |
Brightleaf District 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,117 | $1,611 | $5,567 |
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Getting Around the Brightleaf District Neighborhood in Durham, NC
Walk Score®
94 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
84 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
63 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $1,350.
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 $1,000, while the average apartment in Brightleaf District costs $4,020.
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 86 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 $189 which is $3,831 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Brightleaf District.
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