
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downing Creek Neighborhood of Chapel Hill, NC from $1,099 (24 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downing Creek area of Chapel Hill.


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Crosstown at Chapel Hill

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The Hartley at Blue Hill

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Overture Chapel Hill

Atlas Blue Hill
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The Hargrove at Southpoint

The Sawyer

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Downing Creek, Chapel Hill, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downing Creek?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downing Creek Studio Apartments | $1,478 | $1,231 | $2,038 |
| Downing Creek 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,628 | $1,099 | $4,541 |
| Downing Creek 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,900 | $1,191 | $4,493 |
| Downing Creek 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,145 | $1,373 | $4,094 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 24 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downing Creek Neighborhood of Chapel Hill, NC.
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Cheapest Available Downing Creek Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downing Creek area of Durham, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Glen Lennox Apartments priced from $1,110. The Hargrove at Southpoint has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,160. Here are the most affordable Downing Creek apartments for rent in Durham, NC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Lennox Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath A | 1BR,1BA | $1,110 |
| The Hargrove at Southpoint | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,160 |
| Link Apartments® Linden | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| The Sawyer | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1,250 |
| Lodge at Southpoint | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,263 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downing Creek, NC
As of August 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downing Creek area is the $1.44 price per square foot C1 - The Madison Model at Southpoint Estate Apartments in the in the Downing Creek neighborhood starting from $1,786. The second greatest value Downing Creek apartment is the B4 Model at Morgan Reserve starting at $1,916 with a $1.62 price per square foot in the Downing Creek neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downing Creek 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 | $1.44 |
| Morgan Reserve | B4 | 2BR,2BA | $1.62 |
| The Sawyer | B2 with Den | 2BR,2BA | $1.17 |
| The Reserve at Meadowmont Apartments and Townhomes | Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.82 |
| The Morgan at Chapel Hill | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.97 |
| Sunstone Apartments | The Opal | 1BR,1BA | $1.99 |
| Crosstown at Chapel Hill | 1A Renovation 2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.89 |
| Lodge at Southpoint | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.95 |
| The Hargrove at Southpoint | A1R | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| Glen Lennox Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath A | 1BR,1BA | $1.93 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downing Creek Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downing Creek?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downing Creek is under $1,392.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downing Creek?
The cheapest apartment in Downing Creek is Glen Lennox Apartments which is listed at $1,110, while the average apartment in Downing Creek costs $1,638.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downing Creek?
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 237 regular apartments in Downing Creek 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 Downing Creek?
Cheap apartments in Downing Creek have an average cost of $1,078 which is $560 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downing Creek.
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