
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Patterson Place Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $700 (41 Rentals)
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Nova Chapel Hill

Mission University Pines

The Mews Apartments and Townhomes

The Hargrove at Southpoint

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Avana 55Twelve

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Garrett West

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Haven at Patterson Place

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Crowne at 501

The Reserve at Patterson Place

Kelby Farms

7250 NC-751
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1734 Legion Rd, Unit A

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 | $1,503 | $799 | $1,905 |
| Patterson Place 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,479 | $809 | $4,715 |
| Patterson Place 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,822 | $1,049 | $3,560 |
| Patterson Place 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,161 | $1,400 | $3,963 |
| Patterson Place 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,630 | $6,630 | $6,630 |
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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 $799. Crossings @ 501 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 | 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 | $947 |
| The Mews Apartments and Townhomes | The Dover | 1BR,1BA | $965 |
| South Point | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathoom | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| The Hargrove at Southpoint | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Mission University Pines | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,015 |
| Nova Chapel Hill | Redwood | 1BR,1BA | $1,015 |
| The Sawyer | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,025 |
| Southpoint Estate Apartments | A1/A2 - The Riley | 1BR,1BA | $1,042 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Patterson Place, NC
As of May 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Patterson Place area is the $1.31 price per square foot C1 - The Madison Model at Southpoint Estate Apartments in the in the Downing Creek neighborhood starting from $1,615. The second greatest value Patterson Place apartment is the Chesapeake Model at ReNew Durham starting at $1,319 with a $1.21 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southpoint Estate Apartments | C1 - The Madison | 3BR,2BA | $1.31 |
| ReNew Durham | Chesapeake | 2BR,2BA | $1.21 |
| Colonial Townhouses- Students save up to 10%! | Yorktown | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.25 |
| The Sawyer | B1R | 2BR,2BA | $1.28 |
| Park Ridge Estates | The Waterford | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| Alden Place at South Square | Richmond | 1BR,1BA | $1.51 |
| University Ridge Apartments | A6 with Sunroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| The Mews Apartments and Townhomes | The Dover | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| Mission University Pines | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| South Point | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathoom | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
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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 $1,042.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Patterson Place?
The cheapest apartment in Patterson Place is Crossings @ 501 which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in Patterson Place costs $6,630.
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 136 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 $577 which is $6,053 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Patterson Place.
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