
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Farrington Neighborhood of Chapel Hill, NC from $425 (19 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Farrington area of Chapel Hill.


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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 | $1,432 | $950 | $2,259 |
| Farrington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,559 | $864 | $3,704 |
| Farrington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,845 | $1,100 | $4,493 |
| Farrington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,164 | $1,095 | $4,833 |
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There are currently 19 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 1 Bed unit found at Sunstone Apartments priced from $925. Link Apartments® Calyx has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable Farrington apartments for rent in Durham, NC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunstone Apartments | The Opal | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
| Link Apartments® Calyx | S1 | Studio,1BA | $950 |
| Nova Chapel Hill | Redwood | 1BR,1BA | $980 |
| Glen Lennox Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath A | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| Lodge at Southpoint | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,032 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Farrington, NC
As of September 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Farrington area is the $1.49 price per square foot C1 Model at Kelby Farms in the in the Downtown Durham neighborhood starting from $2,238. The second greatest value Farrington apartment is the B4 Model at Morgan Reserve starting at $1,896 with a $1.60 price per square foot in the Downing Creek 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kelby Farms | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $1.49 |
| Morgan Reserve | B4 | 2BR,2BA | $1.60 |
| LYV Woodcroft at Southpoint | B1R | 2BR,2BA | $1.28 |
| Sunstone Apartments | The Sapphire | 2BR,2BA | $1.50 |
| PineGate - Students save up to 10%! | Maple | 2BR,2BA | $1.52 |
| The Bailey Apartments | A2 - Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
| The Apartments at Midtown 501 | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.34 |
| Southpoint Estate Apartments | A1/A2 - The Riley | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| MAA Patterson | 11B | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| Nova Chapel Hill | Redwood | 1BR,1BA | $1.46 |
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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 $1,177.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Farrington?
The cheapest apartment in Farrington is Sunstone Apartments which is listed at $925, while the average apartment in Farrington costs $1,580.
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 308 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 $983 which is $597 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Farrington.
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