
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downing Creek Neighborhood of Chapel Hill, NC from $900 (25 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downing Creek area of Chapel Hill.


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The Morgan at Chapel Hill

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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 | $1,459 | $1,133 | $2,038 |
| Downing Creek 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,660 | $959 | $4,786 |
| Downing Creek 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,989 | $1,119 | $4,493 |
| Downing Creek 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,177 | $1,295 | $4,094 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 25 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 Southpoint Estate Apartments priced from $969. The Hargrove at Southpoint has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,130. Here are the most affordable Downing Creek apartments for rent in Durham, NC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southpoint Estate Apartments | A1/A2 - The Riley | 1BR,1BA | $969 |
| The Hargrove at Southpoint | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,130 |
| Link Apartments® Calyx | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,133 |
| Lodge at Southpoint | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,158 |
| Glen Lennox Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath A | 1BR,1BA | $1,168 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downing Creek, NC
As of July 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downing Creek area is the $1.26 price per square foot B1R Model at The Sawyer in the in the Downing Creek neighborhood starting from $1,350. The second greatest value Downing Creek apartment is the The Emerald Model at Sunstone Apartments starting at $1,573 with a $1.89 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sawyer | B1R | 2BR,2BA | $1.26 |
| Sunstone Apartments | The Emerald | 1BR,1BA | $1.89 |
| The Morgan at Chapel Hill | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $2.04 |
| Southpoint Estate Apartments | A1/A2 - The Riley | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| Crosstown at Chapel Hill | 1A Renovation 2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.97 |
| The Apartments at Palladian Place | S1 | Studio ,1BA | $2.06 |
| Lodge at Southpoint | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.79 |
| The Hargrove at Southpoint | A1R | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| 810 Greenwood Rd, Unit Mother-in-law apartment | 810 Greenwood Rd | 1BR,1BA | $1.80 |
| Glen Lennox Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath A | 1BR,1BA | $2.03 |
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 $1,348.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downing Creek?
The cheapest apartment in Downing Creek is Southpoint Estate Apartments which is listed at $969, while the average apartment in Downing Creek costs $2,197.
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 199 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 $822 which is $1,375 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downing Creek.
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