
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Farrington Neighborhood of Chapel Hill, NC from $400 (47 Rentals)
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Glen Lennox Apartments

Sagebrook of Chapel Hill

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Sunstone Apartments

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Notting Hill

Environs Lofts at East 54

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Crosstown at Chapel Hill
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Trilogy Chapel Hill

Blu on Farrington

Atlas Blue Hill

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The Hartley at Blue Hill

Link Apartments® Linden

Bell Chapel Hill

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The Morgan at Chapel Hill

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Cosgrove Hill

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900 Willow

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Aura Fifty4

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The Reserve at Meadowmont Apartments and Townhomes

Dobbins Hill Apartment Homes

Berkshire Chapel Hill

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Overture Chapel Hill

Elliot Wood Apartments

Regent Place
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Morgan Reserve

8 Ellsworth Ct

Glenbrook East and West

Nova Chapel Hill

The Hargrove at Southpoint

The Sawyer

Southpoint Estate Apartments

MAA Patterson

Lenox at Patterson Place
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Haven at Patterson Place

The Bailey Apartments

The Apartments at Palladian Place

The Reserve at Patterson Place

Lodge at Southpoint

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Kelby Farms

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Realm at Patterson Place

Crowne at 501

4846 Randall Rd
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Forbus House Apartments

214 Tamworth Creek
Farrington, Chapel Hill, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Farrington?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farrington Studio Apartments | $1,444 | $950 | $3,112 |
| Farrington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,594 | $843 | $4,786 |
| Farrington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,835 | $1,173 | $4,493 |
| Farrington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,178 | $1,425 | $4,362 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 47 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Farrington Neighborhood of Chapel Hill, NC.
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Cheapest Available Farrington Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Farrington area of Durham, NC is a Studio unit found at Link Apartments® Calyx priced from $950. The Hargrove at Southpoint has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,099. Here are the most affordable Farrington apartments for rent in Durham, NC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Link Apartments® Calyx | S1-A | Studio,1BA | $950 |
| The Hargrove at Southpoint | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,099 |
| Nova Chapel Hill | Redwood Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1,130 |
| Glen Lennox Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath A | 1BR,1BA | $1,140 |
| Sunstone Apartments | The Emerald | 1BR,1BA | $1,146 |
| PineGate - Students save up to 10%! | Cypress | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
| MAA Patterson | 11A | 1BR,1BA | $1,168 |
| The Sawyer | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1,250 |
| Lenox at Patterson Place | Ludlow | 1BR,1BA | $1,251 |
| The Bailey Apartments | A1 - Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1,262 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Farrington, NC
As of July 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Farrington area is the $1.35 price per square foot Chaucer Model at Notting Hill in the in the South Durham neighborhood starting from $1,806. The second greatest value Farrington apartment is the B2 Model at Cosgrove Hill starting at $1,868 with a $1.48 price per square foot in the South Durham neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Farrington apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notting Hill | Chaucer | 3BR,2BA | $1.35 |
| Cosgrove Hill | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.48 |
| Regent Place | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $1.64 |
| Dobbins Hill Apartment Homes | 3 Bedroom 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.40 |
| The Sawyer | B1R | 2BR,2BA | $1.26 |
| Southpoint Estate Apartments | B1/B2 - The Hartley | 2BR,2BA | $1.32 |
| The Bailey Apartments | B2 - Renovated | 2BR,2BA | $1.66 |
| Glenbrook East and West | The Eno GWII 1025 | 2BR,2BA | $1.43 |
| Haven at Patterson Place | B2AR2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.60 |
| PineGate - Students save up to 10%! | Cypress | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Farrington Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Farrington?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Farrington is under $1,262.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Farrington?
The cheapest apartment in Farrington is PineGate - Students save up to 10%! which is listed at $1,085, while the average apartment in Farrington costs $1,987.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Farrington?
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 274 regular apartments in Farrington 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 Farrington?
Cheap apartments in Farrington have an average cost of $949 which is $1,038 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Farrington.
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