West Village
605 W Main St,
Durham, NC 27701
$1,154 - $5,991 | Studio - 4 Beds
The brick warehouses that line the streets of Brightleaf create an old-world feel in this Durham neighborhood. Anchored by two former tobacco warehouses in Downtown Durham, this walkable district wraps around a central courtyard and contains a variety of boutiques, cafes, restaurants, and art galleries. Known as Brightleaf Square, this area is known as a gathering place for live music, festivals, and events.
Brightleaf follows Durham Freeway to West Chapel Hill Street, then heads north along Duke Street to Trinity Avenue. Duke University's East Campus is located just outside the neighborhood, while the Durham School of the Arts is located on North Duke Street. Brightleaf is the ultimate live-work-play community, with a variety of offices located within its converted brick warehouses. The two main warehouses, the Watts and Yuille tobacco warehouses, were built around 1900.
As of February 2025, the average apartment rent in Brightleaf is $1,543 for a studio, $1,371 for one bedroom, $2,332 for two bedrooms, and $4,395 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Brightleaf has decreased by -12.0% in the past year.
Studio
544 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,543/month
Average Rent
1 BR
754 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,371/month
Average Rent
2 BR
1,170 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$2,332/month
Average Rent
3 BR
1,484 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$4,395/month
Average Rent
Walker's Paradise
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.
Good Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.
Very Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.
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