
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Brightleaf Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $1,025 (8 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 |
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Brightleaf Studio Apartments | $1,655 | $1,000 | $3,129 |
Brightleaf 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,881 | $1,025 | $4,029 |
Brightleaf 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,228 | $1,270 | $4,622 |
Brightleaf 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,282 | $1,983 | $8,180 |
Brightleaf 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,186 | $2,622 | $5,750 |
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Getting Around the Brightleaf Neighborhood in Durham, NC
Walk Score®
93 / 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 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 $1,839.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Brightleaf?
The cheapest apartment in Brightleaf is Icon Downtown Durham which is listed at $1,025, while the average apartment in Brightleaf costs $4,213.
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 34 regular apartments in Brightleaf that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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