
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cross County Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $900 (7 Rentals)
Cheap Apartments in the Cross County area of Durham.


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Cross County, Durham, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Cross County?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cross County Studio Apartments | $1,850 | $1,145 | $2,370 |
Cross County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,889 | $980 | $5,801 |
Cross County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,983 | $1,180 | $5,451 |
Cross County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,466 | $1,566 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 7 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Cross County Neighborhood of Durham, NC.
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Cheapest Available Cross County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Cross County area of Durham, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at The Sawyer priced from $980. Lenox at Patterson Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,145. Here are the most affordable Cross County apartments for rent in Durham, NC:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Sawyer | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $980 |
Lenox at Patterson Place | Dover | Studio,1BA | $1,145 |
Nova Chapel Hill | Redwood Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1,240 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cross County, NC
As of May 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Cross County area is the $1.20 price per square foot B1 Renovated Model at The Sawyer in the in the Downing Creek neighborhood starting from $1,290. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Sawyer | B1 Renovated | 2BR,2BA | $1.20 |
Kelby Farms | A5 | 1BR,1BA | $2.32 |
Avana 55Twelve | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
Crowne at 501 | Dalton | 1BR,1BA | $2.05 |
MAA Patterson | 11A | 1BR,1BA | $1.90 |
Nova Chapel Hill | Redwood Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1.85 |
Bell Chapel Hill | A1A | 1BR,1BA | $2.52 |
PineGate - Students save up to 10%! | Cypress | 1BR,1BA | $1.91 |
The Reserve at Patterson Place | B1.3 | 1BR,1BA | $2.24 |
Lenox at Patterson Place | Dover | Studio ,1BA | $2.29 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCross County, Durham, NC
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Among neighborhoods in Durham, NC for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
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
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 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 $1,630.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Cross County?
The cheapest apartment in Cross County is The Sawyer which is listed at $980, while the average apartment in Cross County costs $2,234.
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 161 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 $1,468 which is $766 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Cross County.
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