Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Brightleaf Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $700 (43 Rentals)

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Brightleaf, Durham, NC Local Guide

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 $749. Icon Downtown Durham has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $900. Here are the most affordable Brightleaf apartments for rent in Durham, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vivo Living DurhamCARO-A - The Carolinas AStudio,1BA$749
Icon Downtown DurhamA1 Studio C Standard -Call for AvailabilityStudio,1BA$900
Rolling Hills ApartmentsRH 1B 1B1BR,1BA$900
Duke Manor- Students save up to 10%!Hereford1BR,1BA$945
Poplar West Apartments1 bedroom/1 bath1BR,1BA$995
The Oaks at NorthgateThe Magnolia1BR,1BA$1,050
Forest Pointe1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Garden1BR,1BA$1,070
Roxboro QuadsLovely, Affordably Updated Dwelling in Central ...2BR,1BA$1,095
Trinity Properties - Campus Walk2 bedroom/1 bath2BR,1BA$1,095
Anderson Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brightleaf, NC

As of December 08, 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 1 Bed, 2 baths Model at 107 E Parrish St starting at $2,600 with a $1.55 price per square foot in the Fayetteville Street Corridor neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Brightleaf apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1003 Lamond Ave, Unit Apt B1003 Lamond Ave3BR,1BA$1.47
107 E Parrish St1 Bed, 2 baths1BR,2BA$1.55
501 Towns-Lexington Street ApartmentsB1.52BR,1.5BA$1.12
Colonial Townhouses- Students save up to 10%!Yorktown2BR,1.5BA$1.22
Trinity Properties - Campus Walk2 bedroom/1 bath2BR,1BA$1.24
ReNew DurhamAtlanta1BR,1BA$1.49
Poplar ManorTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.54
Anderson Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.42
Roxboro QuadsLovely, Affordably Updated Dwelling in Central ...2BR,1BA$1.46
Forest Pointe1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Garden1BR,1BA$1.43

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Brightleaf, Durham, NC

Ranked #9

Among cities in North Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Brightleaf Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Brightleaf?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Brightleaf is at Vivo Living Durham listed at $749.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Brightleaf Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Brightleaf Apartment is $900 at Rolling Hills Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Brightleaf Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Brightleaf is starting from $1,075 at Rolling Hills Apartments.

What is the most affordable Brightleaf Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Brightleaf Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 501 Towns-Lexington Street Apartments and starts from $1,469.

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