303 Smith Level Rd
Chapel HillNC27516
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lafayette Neighborhood of Chapel Hill, NC from $700 (46 Rentals)
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303 Smith Level Rd, Unit B14
303 Smith Level Rd
Chapel HillNC27516
303 Smith Level Rd, Unit E23
303 Smith Level Rd
Chapel HillNC27516
303 Smith Level Rd, Unit 32
303 Smith Level Rd
Chapel HillNC27516
303 Smith Level Rd, Unit D24 - C
303 Smith Level Rd
Chapel HillNC27516
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$876 - $2,155
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Shadowood
110 Piney Mountain RdChapel Hill, NC 27514
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$1,135 - $1,9951 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Laurel Ridge Apartments
1100 W Highway 54 BypChapel Hill, NC 27516
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$1,225 - $2,3101 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Kingswood - Students save up to 10%!
1105 Highway 54 BypassChapel Hill, NC 27516
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$1,250 - $1,8501 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Trinity Court Apartments
751 Trinity CtChapel Hill, NC 27516
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200 Purefoy Rd
Chapel HillNC27514
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$1,475
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$1,475
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204 Purefoy Rd, Unit A
204 Purefoy RdChapel Hill, NC 27514
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$1,500 - $1,7501 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
University Apartments Chapel Hill
600 Martin Luther King Jr BlvdChapel Hill, NC 27514
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Studio Apartments
Trustee Corner
115 N Merritt Mill RdChapel Hill, NC 27516
210 Purefoy Rd
Chapel HillNC27514
500 Umstead Dr
Chapel HillNC27516
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2 Bedroom Apartments
612 Hillsborough
612 Hillsborough StChapel Hill, NC 27514
1629 Smith Level Rd
Chapel HillNC27516
130 Barclay Rd
Chapel HillNC27516
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2 to 6 Bedroom Apartments
The Ramsey
201 Howell StChapel Hill, NC 27514
108 Pine St
CarrboroNC27510
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$936 - $1,2021 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
West End Flats
200 N Carolina HwyCarrboro, NC 27510
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$949 - $1,2651 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Carolina Spring Senior Apartments
600 W Poplar AveCarrboro, NC 27510
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$949 - $1,2601 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Chateau Apartments
201 Nc Highway 54Carrboro, NC 27510
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$958 - $1,600Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Villages of Chapel Hill
500 Smith Level RdCarrboro, NC 27510
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$1,050 - $1,8251 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Trinity at the Hill
180 BPW Club RdCarrboro, NC 27510
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$1,060 - $1,8251 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Estes Park - Students Save Up To 10%!
306 Estes DrCarrboro, NC 27510
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$1,085 - $2,1701 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Royal Park - Students save up to 10%!
501 Highway 54Carrboro, NC 27510
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$1,085 - $2,0951 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Ridgewood - Students save up to 10%!
404 Jones Ferry RdCarrboro, NC 27510
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University Lake
200 Barnes StCarrboro, NC 27510
1205 N Greensboro St
CarrboroNC27510
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$1,099 - $1,4451 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
River View
201 Westbrook DrCarrboro, NC 27510
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$1,130 - $1,6301 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 8
Rock Creek Apartments
100 Rock Haven RdCarrboro, NC 27510
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$1,182 - $1,802
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Collins Crossing
501 Jones Ferry RdCarrboro, NC 27510
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$1,253 - $2,766
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Autumn Woods
222 Old Fayetteville RdCarrboro, NC 27510
434 S Greensboro St
CarrboroNC27510
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$1,315 - $2,3502 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Carolina - Students save up to 10%!
401 Hwy 54 BypCarrboro, NC 27510
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$1,348 - $1,4401 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Ashbrook Apartments
601 Jones Ferry RdCarrboro, NC 27510
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$1,354 - $2,082
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Bridges at Chapel Hill
142 BPW Club RdCarrboro, NC 27510
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178 W Braxton Foushee St, Unit A
178 W Braxton Foushee StCarrboro, NC 27510
104 Friar Ln
CarrboroNC27510
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109 W Poplar Ave
109 W Poplar AveCarrboro, NC 27510
114 Bim St
CarrboroNC27510
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Berkshire 54
112 Hwy 54 BypassCarrboro, NC 27510
121 Westview Dr
CarrboroNC27510
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Poplar Place
605 Jones Ferry RdCarrboro, NC 27510
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104 Cedarwood Ln
CarrboroNC27510
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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 | $958 | $958 | $958 |
| Lafayette 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,705 | $936 | $2,399 |
| Lafayette 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,838 | $949 | $3,124 |
| Lafayette 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,914 | $1,140 | $4,699 |
| Lafayette 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,602 | $1,140 | $2,700 |
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Cheapest Available Lafayette Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lafayette area of Durham, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Shadowood priced from $876. Chateau Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $949. Here are the most affordable Lafayette apartments for rent in Durham, NC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shadowood | The Oak | 1BR,1BA | $876 |
| Chateau Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $949 |
| Carolina Spring Senior Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $949 |
| Estes Park - Students Save Up To 10%! | Grove at Estes Park | 1BR,1BA | $1,060 |
| The Villages of Chapel Hill | The Dover - One Bedroom Townhome | 1BR,1BA | $1,076 |
| Ridgewood - Students save up to 10%! | Melrose | 1BR,1BA | $1,085 |
| River View | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,099 |
| West End Flats | 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1,129 |
| Berkshire 54 | Cranwell | 2BR,1BA | $1,166 |
| Collins Crossing | b10a | 2BR,1BA | $1,182 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lafayette, NC
As of June 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lafayette area is the $1.44 price per square foot B2 Model at Poplar Place in the in the Triple Crown Estates neighborhood starting from $1,461. The second greatest value Lafayette apartment is the 2A Model at Trinity at the Hill starting at $1,200 with a $1.26 price per square foot in the Lafayette neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lafayette apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poplar Place | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.44 |
| Trinity at the Hill | 2A | 2BR,2BA | $1.26 |
| Laurel Ridge Apartments | Columbia | 2BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| Carolina - Students save up to 10%! | Hatteras | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.43 |
| Royal Park - Students save up to 10%! | Majestic | 2BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| Berkshire 54 | Cranwell | 2BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| Collins Crossing | b20b | 2BR,2BA | $1.47 |
| West End Flats | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| Chateau Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| The Villages of Chapel Hill | The Cambridge - One Bedroom Apartment Home | 1BR,1BA | $1.51 |
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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 $876, while the average apartment in Lafayette costs $4,000.
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 94 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 $747 which is $3,253 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lafayette.
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