Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Patterson Place Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $800 (35 Rentals)

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Patterson Place, Durham, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Patterson Place Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Patterson Place area of Durham, NC is a Studio unit found at Vivo Living Ivy Creek priced from $834. Glenbrook East and West has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $894. Here are the most affordable Patterson Place apartments for rent in Durham, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vivo Living Ivy CreekStudioStudio,1BA$834
Glenbrook East and WestThe Brightleaf GW 6601BR,1BA$894
South Point1 Bedroom 1 Bathoom1BR,1BA$899
Crossings @ 5011x1 Creekview Classic- Call for Availability1BR,1BA$950
Lenox at Patterson PlaceDoverStudio,1BA$999
Audubon LakeThe Brightleaf 6501BR,1BA$1,016
The Hargrove at SouthpointA1 Renovated1BR,1BA$1,070
Nova Chapel HillRedwood1BR,1BA$1,070
The SawyerA11BR,1BA$1,080
Alden Place at South SquareRichmond1BR,1BA$1,088

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Patterson Place, NC

As of October 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Patterson Place area is the $1.32 price per square foot C1 - The Madison Model at Southpoint Estate Apartments in the in the Downing Creek neighborhood starting from $1,626. The second greatest value Patterson Place apartment is the The Williamsburg Model at The Mews Apartments and Townhomes starting at $1,238 with a $1.05 price per square foot in the Downtown Durham neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Patterson Place apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Southpoint Estate ApartmentsC1 - The Madison3BR,2BA$1.32
The Mews Apartments and TownhomesThe Williamsburg2BR,1.5BA$1.05
Colonial Townhouses- Students save up to 10%!Yorktown2BR,1.5BA$1.20
Avana 55TwelveB22BR,2BA$1.47
Glenbrook East and WestThe Eno GWII 10252BR,2BA$1.42
ReNew DurhamBirmingham2BR,1BA$1.37
Alden Place at South SquarePamlico2BR,1BA$1.49
The SawyerA1 Renovated1BR,1BA$1.36
The Bailey ApartmentsA1 - Renovated1BR,1BA$1.47
South Point1 Bedroom 1 Bathoom1BR,1BA$1.28

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Patterson Place, Durham, NC

Ranked #21

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Southwestern Durham, NC. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury housing options, places that make kids happy, raising pets, transit options, and much more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Patterson Place Neighborhood in Durham, NC

Walk Score®

47 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

35 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

31 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Patterson Place Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Patterson Place?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Patterson Place is under $1,088.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Patterson Place?

The cheapest apartment in Patterson Place is Glenbrook East and West which is listed at $892, while the average apartment in Patterson Place costs $1,890.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Patterson Place?

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 134 regular apartments in Patterson Place 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 Patterson Place?

Cheap apartments in Patterson Place have an average cost of $461 which is $1,429 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Patterson Place.

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