
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Lafayette Neighborhood of Chapel Hill, NC from $768 (26 Rentals)


303 Smith Level Rd, Unit D24, Unit D24

Trinity Court Apartments

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Shadowood

Laurel Ridge Apartments

Kingswood - Students save up to 10%!
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University Apartments Chapel Hill

210 Purefoy Rd

112 Purefoy Rd

Southern Village Apartments

108 Pine St, Unit 6, Unit 6

Chateau Apartments
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Trinity at the Hill

West End Flats

Estes Park - Students Save Up To 10%!

The Villages of Chapel Hill

Royal Park - Students save up to 10%!

University Lake
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River View

Rock Creek Apartments

Ridgewood - Students save up to 10%!

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Bridges at Chapel Hill

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Autumn Woods

Ashbrook Apartments
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Poplar Place
Lafayette, Chapel Hill, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Lafayette?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette Studio Apartments | $2,348 | $958 | $3,278 |
Lafayette 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,636 | $768 | $3,688 |
| Lafayette 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,945 | $884 | $4,868 |
| Lafayette 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,043 | $1,110 | $9,188 |
| Lafayette 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,227 | $1,095 | $7,236 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lafayette Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lafayette?
The cheapest apartment in Lafayette is Shadowood which is listed at $946, while the average apartment in Lafayette costs $4,500.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Lafayette?
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 98 regular apartments in Lafayette 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 Lafayette?
Cheap apartments in Lafayette have an average cost of $1,950 which is $2,550 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lafayette.
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