Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cross County Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $900 (8 Rentals)

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Cross County, Durham, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Cross County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Cross County area of Durham, NC is a Studio unit found at Lenox at Patterson Place priced from $999. MAA Patterson has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,150. Here are the most affordable Cross County apartments for rent in Durham, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lenox at Patterson PlaceDoverStudio,1BA$999
MAA Patterson11A1BR,1BA$1,150
Nova Chapel HillRedwood1BR,1BA$1,230

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cross County, NC

As of March 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Cross County area is the $1.86 price per square foot Two Bedroom One Bath & Sunroom Model at The Reserve at Meadowmont Apartments and Townhomes in the in the Downing Creek neighborhood starting from $2,116. The second greatest value Cross County apartment is the A5 Model at Kelby Farms starting at $2,166 with a $2.32 price per square foot in the Downtown Durham neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cross County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Reserve at Meadowmont Apartments and TownhomesTwo Bedroom One Bath & Sunroom 2BR,1BA$1.86
Kelby FarmsA51BR,1BA$2.32
Avana 55TwelveA21BR,1BA$1.52
Crowne at 501Berkeley1BR,1BA$1.98
MAA Patterson11A1BR,1BA$1.65
Nova Chapel HillRedwood Renovated1BR,1BA$1.93
PineGate - Students save up to 10%!Cypress1BR,1BA$1.91
The Reserve at Patterson PlaceB1.11BR,1BA$2.37
Lenox at Patterson PlaceLudlow1BR,1BA$2.04
Bell Chapel HillS1AStudio ,1BA$2.48

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Cross County, Durham, NC

Ranked #55

Among neighborhoods in Durham, NC for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Cross County Neighborhood in Durham, NC

Walk Score®

18 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

25 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

32 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cross County Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Cross County?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Cross County is under $1,705.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Cross County?

The cheapest apartment in Cross County is MAA Patterson which is listed at $1,150, while the average apartment in Cross County costs $2,187.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Cross County?

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 4,156 regular apartments in Cross County 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 Cross County?

Cheap apartments in Cross County have an average cost of $1,274 which is $913 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Cross County.

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