Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Clearwater Lake Neighborhood of Chapel Hill, NC from $700 (34 Rentals)

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Trustee Corner
Studio Apartments

Trustee Corner

115 N Merritt Mill RdChapel Hill, NC 27516

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8 Shepherd Ln

Chapel HillNC27514

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Poplar Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Poplar Place

605 Jones Ferry RdCarrboro, NC 27510
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Clearwater Lake, Chapel Hill, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Clearwater Lake Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Clearwater Lake area of Durham, NC is a 2 Beds unit found at Carolina Spring Senior Apartments priced from $799. Berkshire 54 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $949. Here are the most affordable Clearwater Lake apartments for rent in Durham, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Carolina Spring Senior ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$799
Berkshire 54Cranwell R22BR,1BA$949
The Villages of Chapel HillThe Brighton - Cozy Studio Apartment HomeStudio,1BA$958
Link Apartments® CalyxS1Studio,1BA$985
Glen Lennox Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath A1BR,1BA$1,024
Estes ParkGrove at Estes Park1BR,1BA$1,025
West End Flats2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1,033
Trinity at the Hill1B1BR,1BA$1,049
Royal Park - Students save up to 10%!Barnes1BR,1BA$1,070
Poplar PlaceA11BR,1BA$1,079

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Clearwater Lake, NC

As of November 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Clearwater Lake area is the $0.83 price per square foot C4 Model at Shortbread Lofts in the in the Triple Crown Estates neighborhood starting from $1,125. The second greatest value Clearwater Lake apartment is the Sycamore Model at Rock Creek Apartments starting at $1,300 with a $1.35 price per square foot in the Lafayette neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Clearwater Lake apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Shortbread LoftsC43BR,3BA$0.83
Rock Creek ApartmentsSycamore2BR,2BA$1.35
Carolina - Students save up to 10%!Hatteras2BR,1.5BA$1.49
Collins Crossingb20b2BR,2BA$1.44
West End Flats2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.28
Berkshire 54Barrington R21BR,1BA$1.48
Laurel Ridge ApartmentsLaurel1BR,1BA$1.40
Chateau Apartments - New1x1 Renovated1BR,1BA$1.58
Poplar PlaceA11BR,1BA$1.38
Carolina Spring Senior ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.51

Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

From the lounge to the laundry room, understand your rights and responsibilities in shared apartment spaces. Get tips on pet rules, noise, and security.

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Clearwater Lake, Chapel Hill, NC

Ranked #11

Among cities in North Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Clearwater Lake, Chapel Hill, and the greater Durham area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and proximity to parks, pet-friendly features, places that make kids happy, proximity to transit, and more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Clearwater Lake Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Clearwater Lake?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Clearwater Lake is under $1,079.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Clearwater Lake?

The cheapest apartment in Clearwater Lake is Carolina Spring Senior Apartments which is listed at $849, while the average apartment in Clearwater Lake costs $24,000.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Clearwater Lake?

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 92 regular apartments in Clearwater Lake 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 Clearwater Lake?

Cheap apartments in Clearwater Lake have an average cost of $1,356 which is $22,644 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Clearwater Lake.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Your Guide to the Top 10 Affordable Neighborhoods to Rent in Durham, NC

Written by: Billy K

I'm Billy, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Durham, North Carolina. And if you’re considering settling down in Durham, you’re in luck.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.