
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cross County Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $700 (29 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Cross County area of Durham.


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The Hargrove at Southpoint

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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 | $1,357 | $799 | $2,182 |
| Cross County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,545 | $864 | $3,561 |
| Cross County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,808 | $1,050 | $3,665 |
| Cross County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,137 | $1,400 | $6,884 |
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There are currently 29 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 Studio unit found at Vivo Living Ivy Creek priced from $799. 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 | $799 |
| Crossings @ 501 | 1x1 Creekview Classic- Call for Availability | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| Glenbrook East and West | The Brightleaf GWII 535 | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
| The Mews Apartments and Townhomes | The Dover | 1BR,1BA | $926 |
| The Hargrove at Southpoint | A1 Classic | 1BR,1BA | $980 |
| Mission University Pines | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,018 |
| The Sawyer | A1 Classic | 1BR,1BA | $1,030 |
| Southpoint Estate Apartments | A1/A2 - The Riley | 1BR,1BA | $1,030 |
| Crosstown at Chapel Hill | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,040 |
| Alden Place at South Square | Alexander | 1BR,1BA | $1,072 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cross County, NC
As of February 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cross County area is the $1.51 price per square foot C1 Model at Avana 55Twelve in the in the Downtown Durham neighborhood starting from $1,862. The second greatest value Cross County apartment is the C1 Model at The Apartments at Midtown 501 starting at $1,597 with a $1.39 price per square foot in the Sayward Drive 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avana 55Twelve | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $1.51 |
| The Apartments at Midtown 501 | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $1.39 |
| Garrett West | FAB | 2BR,2BA | $1.51 |
| Booker Creek - Students save up to 10%! | Serenity at Booker Creek | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.42 |
| The Sawyer | A1 Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| Alden Place at South Square | Richmond | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| Mission University Pines | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| The Mews Apartments and Townhomes | The Dover | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| Glen Lennox Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath A | 2BR,1BA | $1.54 |
| Crosstown at Chapel Hill | 1A Renovation 2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
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 $1,072.
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 $1,849.
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 274 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 $885 which is $964 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Cross County.
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