
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Brightleaf Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $800 (25 Rentals)


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Brightleaf, Durham, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Brightleaf?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brightleaf Studio Apartments | $1,551 | $799 | $3,198 |
Brightleaf 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,719 | $800 | $5,226 |
| Brightleaf 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,273 | $899 | $5,843 |
| Brightleaf 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,351 | $1,370 | $7,343 |
| Brightleaf 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,558 | $2,558 | $2,558 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Brightleaf Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Brightleaf?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Brightleaf is under $1,099.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Brightleaf?
The cheapest apartment in Brightleaf is Private Room with Walk-In Closet – Utilities & WiFi Included which is listed at $800, while the average apartment in Brightleaf costs $3,845.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Brightleaf?
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 391 regular apartments in Brightleaf 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?
Cheap apartments in Brightleaf have an average cost of $1,170 which is $2,675 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Brightleaf.
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