Cheap Homes for Rent in Downing Creek Neighborhood of Chapel Hill, NC from $1,500 (3 Rentals)

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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downing Creek, NC

As of May 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downing Creek area is the $1.26 price per square foot C1 - The Madison Model at Southpoint Estate Apartments in the in the Downing Creek neighborhood starting from $1,557. The second greatest value Downing Creek apartment is the Two Bedroom Two Bath Model at The Reserve at Meadowmont Apartments and Townhomes starting at $1,773 with a $1.46 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Southpoint Estate ApartmentsC1 - The Madison3BR,2BA$1.26
The Reserve at Meadowmont Apartments and TownhomesTwo Bedroom Two Bath 2BR,2BA$1.46
Morgan ReserveB42BR,2BA$1.62
The Morgan at Chapel HillB12BR,2BA$1.81
The SawyerB1R2BR,2BA$1.28
Franklin Woods - Students: Save up to 10%!Marilyn2BR,1.5BA$1.63
Sunstone ApartmentsThe Jade2BR,1BA$1.60
Crosstown at Chapel Hill1B Renovation 31BR,1BA$1.69
Glen Lennox North2 Bedroom 1 Bath A2BR,1BA$1.59
The Hargrove at SouthpointA1R1BR,1BA$1.76

Frequently Asked Questions about Downing Creek

What type of rentals are currently available in Downing Creek?

There are currently 35 Apartments for Rent in Downing Creek, NC with pricing that ranges from $999 to $6,884. There are also 7 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downing Creek ranging from $1,500 to $2,275.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downing Creek?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downing Creek ranges from $1,500 to $2,275 with an average monthly rent of $1,767.

Expert Rental Resources

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