Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Patterson Place Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $800 (16 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 $874. Crossings @ 501 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable Patterson Place apartments for rent in Durham, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vivo Living Ivy CreekStudioStudio,1BA$874
Crossings @ 5011x1 Creekview Classic- Call for Availability1BR,1BA$950
Mission University PinesA21BR,1BA$1,038
Glenbrook East and WestThe Brightleaf GWII 5351BR,1BA$1,042
The Mews Apartments and TownhomesThe Dover1BR,1BA$1,047

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Patterson Place, NC

As of June 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Patterson Place area is the $1.57 price per square foot C1 Model at Mission University Pines in the in the Downtown Durham neighborhood starting from $2,006. The second greatest value Patterson Place apartment is the C1 Model at Avana 55Twelve starting at $1,995 with a $1.62 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.
Mission University PinesC13BR,2BA$1.57
Avana 55TwelveC13BR,2BA$1.62
Southpoint Estate ApartmentsB1 - The Hartley2BR,2BA$1.15
The Apartments at Palladian PlaceS2Studio ,1BA$1.81
The Bailey ApartmentsA1 - Renovated1BR,1BA$1.64
The Mews Apartments and TownhomesThe Dover1BR,1BA$1.39
MAA Patterson11A1BR,1BA$1.74
Kelby FarmsA3Studio ,1BA$1.72
The Hargrove at SouthpointA1 Renovated1BR,1BA$1.85
Crossings @ 5011x1 Creekview Upgraded- Call for Availability1BR,1BA$1.78

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Patterson Place, Durham, NC

Ranked #36

Among neighborhoods in Durham, NC for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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 $1,213.

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

The cheapest apartment in Patterson Place is Crossings @ 501 which is listed at $950, while the average apartment in Patterson Place costs $1,848.

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 68 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 $529 which is $1,319 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Patterson Place.

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