Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cameron McCauley Neighborhood of Chapel Hill, NC from $700 (3 Rentals)

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Carolina Square
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Carolina Square

123 W Franklin StChapel Hill, NC 27516

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Cameron McCauley, Chapel Hill, NC Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cameron McCauley, NC

As of June 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Cameron McCauley area is the $1.35 price per square foot Columbia Model at Laurel Ridge Apartments in the in the Lafayette neighborhood starting from $1,240. The second greatest value Cameron McCauley apartment is the 2BR/1.0BA Model at 106 Fidelity/109 W Poplar starting at $1,400 with a $1.56 price per square foot in the Triple Crown Estates neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cameron McCauley apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Laurel Ridge ApartmentsColumbia2BR,1BA$1.35
106 Fidelity/109 W Poplar2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.56
Bridges at Chapel HillA1AR1BR,1BA$2.29

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Cameron Mccauley, Chapel Hill, NC

Ranked #20

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Cameron McCauley Neighborhood in Chapel Hill, NC

Walk Score®

62 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

78 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

61 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cameron McCauley Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Cameron McCauley?

The cheapest apartment in Cameron McCauley is Bridges at Chapel Hill which is listed at $1,285, while the average apartment in Cameron McCauley costs $2,500.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Cameron McCauley?

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 5 regular apartments in Cameron McCauley that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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