
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Brightleaf Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $1,000 (10 Rentals)
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Duke Manor- Students save up to 10%!

Brightleaf on Main
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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 | $1,879 | $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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Cheapest Available Brightleaf Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Brightleaf area of Durham, NC is a Studio unit found at Icon Downtown Durham priced from $1,000. Duke Manor- Students save up to 10%! has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,115. Here are the most affordable Brightleaf apartments for rent in Durham, NC:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Icon Downtown Durham | A1 Studio C Standard -Call for Availability | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
Duke Manor- Students save up to 10%! | Hereford | 1BR,1BA | $1,115 |
West Village | S1B-2 | Studio,1BA | $1,162 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brightleaf, NC
As of June 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Brightleaf area is the $2.96 price per square foot C1 Model at Brightleaf on Main in the in the Fayetteville Street Corridor neighborhood starting from $4,213. The second greatest value Brightleaf apartment is the The Washington Model at The Belmont starting at $1,839 with a $1.69 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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Brightleaf on Main | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $2.96 |
The Belmont | The Washington | 2BR,2BA | $1.69 |
Colonial Townhouses- Students save up to 10%! | Yorktown | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.33 |
ReNew West Durham | Charleston | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.69 |
Atrium- Students save up to 10%! | The Brighton | 1BR,1BA | $1.83 |
Avalon Durham | A5-1-640 | 1BR,1BA | $2.97 |
Chapel Tower- Students save up to 10%! | Morreene | 1BR,1BA | $2.10 |
Duke Manor- Students save up to 10%! | Hereford | 1BR,1BA | $1.98 |
West Village | S1B-2 | Studio ,1BA | $2.57 |
Icon Downtown Durham | A1 Studio C Upgrade-Call for Availability | Studio ,1BA | $2.75 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleBrightleaf, Durham, NC
Ranked #52
Among neighborhoods in Durham, NC for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet 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 $1,839.
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 94 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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