Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cross County Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $800 (40 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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vivo Living Ivy CreekSTDO - StudioStudio,1BA$839
Crossings @ 5011x1 Creekview Classic- Call for Availability1BR,1BA$900
Glenbrook East and WestThe Brightleaf GWII 5351BR,1BA$931
The Mews Apartments and TownhomesThe Dover1BR,1BA$974
The Hargrove at SouthpointA11BR,1BA$980
Lenox at Patterson PlaceDoverStudio,1BA$999
Mission University PinesA11BR,1BA$1,017
Link Apartments® CalyxS1Studio,1BA$1,047
The SawyerA11BR,1BA$1,050
Glen Lennox Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath A2BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Southpoint Estate ApartmentsC1 - The Madison3BR,2BA$1.40
Avana 55TwelveC13BR,2BA$1.48
Kelby FarmsB12BR,2BA$1.47
Booker Creek - Students save up to 10%!Serenity at Booker Creek2BR,1.5BA$1.49
J 501 EstatesSydney1BR,1BA$1.44
South Square TownhomesThe Windsor 22BR,1.5BA$1.48
The SawyerA1 Renovated1BR,1BA$1.33
Alden Place at South SquareRichmond1BR,1BA$1.42
The Mews Apartments and TownhomesThe Dover1BR,1BA$1.30
Glen Lennox Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath A2BR,1BA$1.47

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Cross County, Durham, NC

Ranked #15

Among cities in North Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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 $1,056.

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.

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