
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cameron McCauley Neighborhood of Chapel Hill, NC from $700 (45 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Cameron McCauley area of Chapel Hill.


Link Apartments® Calyx

Kingswood - Students save up to 10%!

Laurel Ridge Apartments

Glen Lennox Apartments

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Sunstone Apartments

Trinity Court Apartments

Environs Lofts at East 54

Trilogy Chapel Hill
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Atlas Blue Hill

Bell Chapel Hill

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204 Purefoy Rd, Unit A

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The Hartley at Blue Hill

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900 Willow

Franklin Woods - Students: Save up to 10%!

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Aura Booth Park
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95 Market

Berkshire Chapel Hill

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502 Whitaker Street, Unit B

407 S Merritt Mill Rd

Trustee Corner

222 Ransom St

601 W Rosemary St

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Chateau Apartments
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The Villages of Chapel Hill

West End Flats

Estes Park - Students Save Up To 10%!

University Lake

Royal Park - Students save up to 10%!

Trinity at the Hill

Rock Creek Apartments

Ridgewood - Students save up to 10%!

Carolina Spring Senior Apartments
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Collins Crossing

River View

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Autumn Woods

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Bridges at Chapel Hill

Carolina - Students save up to 10%!

109 W Poplar Ave

Ashbrook Apartments

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128 Beechwood Drive

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Boho on Bim Street
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Cameron McCauley, Chapel Hill, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Cameron McCauley?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron McCauley Studio Apartments | $1,441 | $958 | $2,038 |
| Cameron McCauley 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,738 | $951 | $3,561 |
| Cameron McCauley 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,044 | $1,050 | $4,493 |
| Cameron McCauley 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,036 | $1,365 | $8,191 |
| Cameron McCauley 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,853 | $1,295 | $3,829 |
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There are currently 45 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Cameron McCauley Neighborhood of Chapel Hill, NC.
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Cheapest Available Cameron McCauley Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Cameron McCauley area of Chapel Hill, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Shadowood priced from $815. Chateau Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $925. Here are the most affordable Cameron McCauley apartments for rent in Chapel Hill, NC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shadowood | The Oak | 1BR,1BA | $815 |
| Chateau Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
| The Villages of Chapel Hill | NCVCH S1 0x1 575sqft - Brighton | Studio,1BA | $958 |
| West End Flats | 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1,044 |
| Link Apartments® Calyx | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,083 |
| Estes Park - Students Save Up To 10%! | Grove at Estes Park | 1BR,1BA | $1,085 |
| Royal Park - Students save up to 10%! | Majestic | 2BR,1BA | $1,090 |
| Trinity at the Hill | 1B | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| Kingswood - Students save up to 10%! | Tar Heel | 2BR,1BA | $1,140 |
| Glen Lennox Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath A | 1BR,1BA | $1,168 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cameron McCauley, NC
As of July 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cameron McCauley area is the $1.08 price per square foot D2 Model at Shortbread Lofts in the in the Triple Crown Estates neighborhood starting from $1,575. The second greatest value Cameron McCauley apartment is the Columbia Model at Laurel Ridge Apartments starting at $1,275 with a $1.39 price per square foot in the Lafayette neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cameron McCauley apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shortbread Lofts | D2 | 4BR,4BA | $1.08 |
| Laurel Ridge Apartments | Columbia | 2BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| Carolina - Students save up to 10%! | Hatteras | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.50 |
| Royal Park - Students save up to 10%! | Majestic | 2BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| Collins Crossing | b10a | 2BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| West End Flats | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| Chateau Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.16 |
| Kingswood - Students save up to 10%! | Tar Heel | 2BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| Trinity at the Hill | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $1.52 |
| Shadowood | The Oak | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
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Among cities in North Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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4.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cameron McCauley Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Cameron McCauley?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Cameron McCauley is under $1,168.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Cameron McCauley?
The cheapest apartment in Cameron McCauley is Shadowood which is listed at $815, while the average apartment in Cameron McCauley costs $4,000.
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 256 regular apartments in Cameron McCauley 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 Cameron McCauley?
Cheap apartments in Cameron McCauley have an average cost of $921 which is $3,079 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Cameron McCauley.
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