
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Brightleaf Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $800 (32 Rentals)


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Duke Manor- Students save up to 10%!

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Avana On Broad

Chapel Tower - Students save up to 10%!

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Wye Junction

605 West End

Brightleaf on Main

Chandler at University Tower
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American Tobacco Apartments (Old Bull/Noell)

Atlas Durham

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Foster on the Park Apartments

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GeerHouse

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Berkshire Main Street

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Heights Lasalle

The Flats Exchange on Erwin Apartments

Van Alen

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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 | $1,528 | $820 | $3,319 |
Brightleaf 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,725 | $800 | $4,190 |
| Brightleaf 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,303 | $899 | $4,867 |
| Brightleaf 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,339 | $1,399 | $7,394 |
| Brightleaf 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,502 | $2,502 | $2,502 |
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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 $1,075.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Brightleaf?
The cheapest apartment in Brightleaf is Community Room Rental – Durham which is listed at $882, while the average apartment in Brightleaf costs $3,695.
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 456 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 $1,271 which is $2,424 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Brightleaf.
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