Cheap Homes for Rent in Brightleaf District Durham, NC from $800 (10 Rentals)

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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 $950. Viceroy Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $999. 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$950
Viceroy ApartmentsVR 2x12BR,1BA$999
West VillageB2F-12BR,1BA$1,088

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brightleaf District, NC

As of September 17, 2025 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
Atlas DurhamWalter2BR,2BA$2.26
Viceroy ApartmentsVR 2x12BR,1BA$1.19
901 South Apartments Durham Downtown901 South - 2bed2BR,1BA$1.50
The Lofts at Southside Apartments1 Bedroom Loft1BR,1BA$1.71
Lantower BullhouseA1.81BR,1BA$2.02
Brightleaf on MainS2AStudio ,1BA$2.36
West VillageS1A-3Studio ,1BA$2.08
WhetstoneA11BR,1BA$2.24

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Brightleaf District, Durham, NC

Ranked #14

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

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4.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Brightleaf District

What type of rentals are currently available in Brightleaf District?

There are currently 205 Apartments for Rent in Brightleaf District, NC with pricing that ranges from $800 to $7,145. There are also 71 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Brightleaf District ranging from $855 to $5,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Brightleaf District?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Brightleaf District ranges from $855 to $5,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,476.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Brightleaf District?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Brightleaf District range from $1,540 to $7,145, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,000 to $4,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $5,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,740.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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