Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Brightleaf Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $700 (45 Rentals)
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Monarch Apartments

Duke Manor- Students save up to 10%!

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Rolling Hills Apartments

Poplar Manor

Poplar West Apartments

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Chapel Tower - Students save up to 10%!

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Colonial Townhouses- Students save up to 10%!

909 Rome Ave

Holly Hill

Brightleaf on Main

Chandler at University Tower

The Ramsey

605 West End

Atlas Durham
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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 | $1,376 | $799 | $1,915 |
Brightleaf 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,807 | $800 | $4,132 |
Brightleaf 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,319 | $1,095 | $6,384 |
Brightleaf 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,522 | $1,500 | $6,917 |
Brightleaf 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,607 | $2,607 | $2,607 |
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There are currently 45 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Brightleaf Neighborhood of Durham, NC.
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Cheapest Available Brightleaf Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Brightleaf area of Durham, NC is a Studio unit found at Vivo Living Durham priced from $799. Monarch Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $800. Here are the most affordable Brightleaf apartments for rent in Durham, NC:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Vivo Living Durham | CARO-B - The Carolinas - B | Studio,1BA | $799 |
Monarch Apartments | Monarch - Studio | Studio,1BA | $800 |
Icon Downtown Durham | A1 Studio C Standard -Call for Availability | Studio,1BA | $900 |
Duke Manor- Students save up to 10%! | Hereford | 1BR,1BA | $945 |
Rolling Hills Apartments | RH 1B 1B | 1BR,1BA | $975 |
Forest Pointe | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Garden | 1BR,1BA | $1,070 |
Poplar West Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,075 |
Roxboro Quads | Roxboro Quads - 2 BR | 2BR,1BA | $1,095 |
The Oaks at Northgate | The Magnolia | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
Anderson Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brightleaf, NC
As of October 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Brightleaf 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 apartment is the Yorktown Model at Colonial Townhouses- Students save up to 10%! starting at $1,295 with a $1.20 price per square foot in the Downtown Durham neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Brightleaf apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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1003 Lamond Ave, Unit Apt B | 1003 Lamond Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.47 |
Colonial Townhouses- Students save up to 10%! | Yorktown | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.20 |
Trinity Properties - Campus Walk | 2 bedroom/1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.36 |
ReNew Durham | Atlanta | 1BR,1BA | $1.46 |
901 South Apartments Durham Downtown | 901 South - 2bed | 2BR,1BA | $1.47 |
Holly Hill | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
Anderson Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
Roxboro Quads | Roxboro Quads - 2 BR | 2BR,1BA | $1.46 |
Forest Pointe | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Garden | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
The Oaks at Northgate | The Magnolia | 1BR,1BA | $1.69 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleBrightleaf, Durham, NC
Ranked #9
Among cities in North Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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 $1,100.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Brightleaf?
The cheapest apartment in Brightleaf is Duke Manor- Students save up to 10%! which is listed at $945, while the average apartment in Brightleaf costs $3,529.
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 168 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 $362 which is $3,167 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Brightleaf.
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