
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cross County Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $800 (40 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Cross County area of Durham.


Glenbrook East and West

Crossings @ 501

Southpoint Estate Apartments

The Mews Apartments and Townhomes

The Hargrove at Southpoint

Lenox at Patterson Place

Mission University Pines
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The Reserve at Patterson Place

Nova Chapel Hill

Springfield Apartments

Alden Place at South Square

Realm at Patterson Place

MAA Patterson
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Crowne at 501

Haven at Patterson Place

The Bailey Apartments

Avana 55Twelve

South Square Townhomes

Chandler at University Tower

Kelby Farms
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Furnished Studio-Durham - University

J 501 Estates

Vintage Durham

Link Apartments® Calyx

Glen Lennox Apartments

Sagebrook of Chapel Hill

PineGate - Students save up to 10%!

Crosstown at Chapel Hill
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The Hartley at Blue Hill

Blu on Farrington

Trilogy Chapel Hill

The Apartments at Midtown 501

Notting Hill
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cross County Studio Apartments | $1,228 | $839 | $1,755 |
| Cross County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,475 | $864 | $3,561 |
| Cross County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,742 | $1,050 | $3,665 |
| Cross County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,986 | $1,348 | $3,541 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 40 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Cross County Neighborhood of Durham, NC.
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Cross County, Durham, NC Local Guide
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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 Studio unit found at Vivo Living Ivy Creek priced from $839. Crossings @ 501 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $900. Here are the most affordable Cross County apartments for rent in Durham, NC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vivo Living Ivy Creek | STDO - Studio | Studio,1BA | $839 |
| Crossings @ 501 | 1x1 Creekview Classic- Call for Availability | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| Glenbrook East and West | The Brightleaf GWII 535 | 1BR,1BA | $931 |
| The Mews Apartments and Townhomes | The Dover | 1BR,1BA | $974 |
| The Hargrove at Southpoint | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $980 |
| Lenox at Patterson Place | Dover | Studio,1BA | $999 |
| Mission University Pines | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,017 |
| Link Apartments® Calyx | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,047 |
| The Sawyer | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| Glen Lennox Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath A | 2BR,1BA | $1,056 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cross County, NC
As of December 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Cross County area is the $1.40 price per square foot C1 - The Madison Model at Southpoint Estate Apartments in the in the Downing Creek neighborhood starting from $1,731. The second greatest value Cross County apartment is the C1 Model at Avana 55Twelve starting at $1,820 with a $1.48 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southpoint Estate Apartments | C1 - The Madison | 3BR,2BA | $1.40 |
| Avana 55Twelve | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $1.48 |
| Kelby Farms | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.47 |
| Booker Creek - Students save up to 10%! | Serenity at Booker Creek | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.49 |
| J 501 Estates | Sydney | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| South Square Townhomes | The Windsor 2 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.48 |
| The Sawyer | A1 Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| Alden Place at South Square | Richmond | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| The Mews Apartments and Townhomes | The Dover | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| Glen Lennox Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath A | 2BR,1BA | $1.47 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCross County, Durham, NC
Ranked #15
Among cities in North Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet 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 $1,056.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Cross County?
The cheapest apartment in Cross County is Crossings @ 501 which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in Cross County costs $2,200.
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 287 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 $703 which is $1,497 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Cross County.
Expert Rental Resources
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