
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Patterson Place Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $799 (48 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Patterson Place area of Durham.


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Environs Lofts at East 54

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Trilogy Chapel Hill

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Patterson Place, Durham, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Patterson Place?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patterson Place Studio Apartments | $1,357 | $799 | $2,236 |
| Patterson Place 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,530 | $864 | $4,833 |
| Patterson Place 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,777 | $900 | $5,337 |
| Patterson Place 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,157 | $1,375 | $9,323 |
| Patterson Place 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,500 | $2,500 | $2,500 |
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There are currently 48 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Patterson Place Neighborhood of Durham, NC.
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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 $899. Crossings @ 501 Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $900. Here are the most affordable Patterson Place apartments for rent in Durham, NC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vivo Living Ivy Creek | Deluxe Studio | Studio, 1BA | $899 |
| Crossings @ 501 Apartments | Creekview Classic - Call for Availability | 1BR, 1BA | $900 |
| South Point | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathoom | 1BR, 1BA | $959 |
| Glenbrook East and West | The Brightleaf GW 660 | 1BR, 1BA | $964 |
| Nova Chapel Hill | Redwood | 1BR, 1BA | $980 |
| The Mews Apartments and Townhomes | The Dover | 1BR, 1BA | $982 |
| Springfield | Prairie | 1BR, 1BA | $989 |
| Dobbins Hill Apartment Homes | One Bed, One Bath | 1BR, 1BA | $1,019 |
| Lenox at Patterson Place | Dover | Studio, 1BA | $1,080 |
| LYV Durham at Southpoint | A1 | 1BR, 1BA | $1,094 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Patterson Place, NC
As of September 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Patterson Place area is the $1.44 price per square foot Atlanta Model at J501 Estates in the Downtown Durham neighborhood starting from $1,914. The second greatest value Patterson Place apartment is the Yorktown Model at Colonial Townhouses- Students save up to 10%! in the Downtown Durham neighborhood starting at $1,135 with a $1.06 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Patterson Place apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| J501 Estates | Atlanta | 2BR, 2.5BA | $1.44 |
| Colonial Townhouses- Students save up to 10%! | Yorktown | 2BR, 1.5BA | $1.06 |
| LYV Woodcroft at Southpoint | B1R | 2BR, 2BA | $1.28 |
| PineGate - Students save up to 10%! | Maple | 2BR, 2BA | $1.52 |
| ReNew Durham | Birmingham | 2BR, 1BA | $1.41 |
| Southpoint Estate Apartments | A1/A2 - The Riley | 1BR, 1BA | $1.29 |
| The Mews Apartments and Townhomes | The Dover | 1BR, 1BA | $1.31 |
| Mission University Pines | A2 | 1BR, 1BA | $1.52 |
| South Point | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathoom | 1BR, 1BA | $1.37 |
| Nova Chapel Hill | Redwood | 1BR, 1BA | $1.46 |
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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 $1,094.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Patterson Place?
The cheapest apartment in Patterson Place is Crossings @ 501 Apartments which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in Patterson Place costs $1,541.
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 261 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 $834 which is $707 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Patterson Place.
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