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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 901 South priced from $999. Icon Downtown Durham has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here are the most affordable Brightleaf District apartments for rent in Durham, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
901 South1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$999
Icon Downtown DurhamA1 Studio C Standard -Call for AvailabilityStudio,1BA$1,000
Viceroy ApartmentsVR 2x12BR,1BA$1,225
Atlas DurhamDaisyStudio,1BA$1,230
The Lofts at Southside Apartments1 Bedroom Loft1BR,1BA$1,255

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brightleaf District, NC

As of June 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Brightleaf District area is the $1.56 price per square foot 1 Bed, 2 baths Model at 107 E Parrish St in the in the Fayetteville Street Corridor neighborhood starting from $2,625. The second greatest value Brightleaf District apartment is the Morris Model at Venable Durham Apartments starting at $2,315 with a $1.95 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.
107 E Parrish St1 Bed, 2 baths1BR,2BA$1.56
Venable Durham ApartmentsMorris2BR,2BA$1.95
Cortland Bull CityHill2BR,2BA$2.00
American Tobacco Apartments (Old Bull/Noell)Old Bull 2x12BR,1BA$1.84
The Lofts at Southside Apartments2 Bedroom Townhouse2BR,1BA$1.73
Viceroy ApartmentsVR 2x12BR,1BA$1.46
Willow Bend ApartmentsWB 2x12BR,1BA$1.71
901 South2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1.56
Lantower BullhouseA1.A1BR,1BA$2.24
WhetstoneA11BR,1BA$1.94

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Frequently Asked Questions about Brightleaf District

What type of rentals are currently available in Brightleaf District?

There are currently 210 Apartments for Rent in Brightleaf District, NC with pricing that ranges from $750 to $8,732. There are also 74 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Brightleaf District ranging from $995 to $6,370.

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 $995 to $6,370 with an average monthly rent of $3,558.

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 $8,347, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,290 to $3,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,611.

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