Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Brightleaf Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $780 (49 Rentals)

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Whetstone
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$1,224 - $2,144

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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Whetstone

501 Willard StDurham, NC 27701
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Griffin Durham
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$1,243 - $5,698

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Griffin Durham

509 N Mangum StDurham, NC 27701
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605 West End
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$1,402 - $3,648

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605 West End

605 W Chapel Hill StDurham, NC 27701
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810 Ninth
$1,455 - $3,320

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Base Rent$1,455 - $3,320
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810 Ninth

810 9th StDurham, NC 27705
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Lantower Bullhouse
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$1,543 - $4,512

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Base Rent$1,543 - $4,512
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Lantower Bullhouse

504 E Pettigrew StDurham, NC 27701
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Maizon Durham
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$1,605 - $3,394

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Maizon Durham

500 E Main StDurham, NC 27701
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Wye Junction
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$1,625 - $9,266

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Wye Junction

701 Washington StDurham, NC 27701
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Heights Lasalle
$1,718 - $3,265

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Heights Lasalle

500 S Lasalle StDurham, NC 27705
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Beckon
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$1,740 - $4,644

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Beckon

311 Liggett StDurham, NC 27701
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916 Trinity AveDurham, NC 27701
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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 $780. Community Room Rental – Durham has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $840. Here are the most affordable Brightleaf apartments for rent in Durham, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vivo Living DurhamThe Carolinas AStudio,1BA$780
Community Room Rental – DurhamDillard (Inside Unit) - 1st floor - Suite A1BR,1BA$840
Icon Downtown DurhamA1 Studio C Standard -Call for AvailabilityStudio,1BA$875
Duke Pointe - 2006 House AveThe Davis1BR,1BA$975
Anderson Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$990
Duke Manor- Students save up to 10%!Arthur1BR,1BA$1,015
Forest Pointe1 Bedroom Birch1BR,1BA$1,020
Poplar West ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,035
Croasdaile21.5A2BR,1BA$1,063
Atlas DurhamDaisyStudio,1BA$1,150

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brightleaf, NC

As of September 07, 2026 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 B1.5 Model at Vetra Forest Hills - Lexington Street starting at $1,549 with a $1.29 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
Vetra Forest Hills - Lexington StreetB1.52BR,1.5BA$1.29
Georgetown Manor2 bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.29
Colonial Townhouses- Students save up to 10%!Yorktown2BR,1.5BA$1.20
Avana On BroadTwo Bedroom Two Bath (1020 SF)2BR,2BA$1.59
ReNew DurhamBirmingham2BR,1BA$1.45
Chapel Tower - Students save up to 10%!Duke2BR,1.5BA$1.31
Trinity Properties - Campus Walk2 bedroom/1 bath2BR,1BA$1.47
Anderson Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.28
Croasdaile21Z2BR,1BA$1.56

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 $780.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Brightleaf Apartment is $840 at Community Room Rental – Durham.

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 $1,063 at Croasdaile.

What is the most affordable Brightleaf Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Brightleaf Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Croasdaile and starts from $1,524.

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