303 Smith Level Rd
Chapel HillNC27516
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lafayette Neighborhood of Chapel Hill, NC from $775 (38 Rentals)
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Room in Single Family Home on Hillsborough St
514 Hillsborough St
Chapel HillNC27514
303 Smith Level Rd, Unit 32
303 Smith Level Rd
Chapel HillNC27516
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$1,099 - $1,608
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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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$1,135 - $1,8501 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Kingswood - Students save up to 10%!
1105 Highway 54 BypassChapel Hill, NC 27516
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$1,295 - $1,6451 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
University Apartments Chapel Hill
600 Martin Luther King Jr BlvdChapel Hill, NC 27514
207 Purefoy Rd
Chapel HillNC27514
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Studio Apartments
Trustee Corner
115 N Merritt Mill RdChapel Hill, NC 27516
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1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments
The Ramsey
201 Howell StChapel Hill, NC 27514
207 Friendly Ln
Chapel HillNC27514
2 Holland Dr
Chapel HillNC27514
500 Umstead Dr
Chapel HillNC27516
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2 Bedroom Apartments
612 Hillsborough
612 Hillsborough StChapel Hill, NC 27514
205 Sunrise Ln
Chapel HillNC27516
1006 S Columbia St
Chapel HillNC27516
108 Pine St, Unit 6
108 Pine St
CarrboroNC27510
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$925 - $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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$979 - $1,3351 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
West End Flats
200 N Carolina HwyCarrboro, NC 27510
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$1,075 - $1,5051 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Estes Park - Students Save Up To 10%!
306 Estes DrCarrboro, NC 27510
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University Lake
200 Barnes StCarrboro, NC 27510
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$1,120 - $1,6801 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Royal Park - Students save up to 10%!
501 Highway 54Carrboro, NC 27510
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$1,130 - $1,6301 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Rock Creek Apartments
100 Rock Haven RdCarrboro, NC 27510
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$1,160 - $1,5401 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Ridgewood - Students save up to 10%!
404 Jones Ferry RdCarrboro, NC 27510
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$1,181 - $1,9221 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 25
Carolina Spring Senior Apartments
600 W Poplar AveCarrboro, NC 27510
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$1,225 - $1,585
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Bridges at Chapel Hill
142 BPW Club RdCarrboro, NC 27510
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$1,240 - $1,869
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Collins Crossing Apartments
501 Jones Ferry RdCarrboro, NC 27510
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$1,278 - $2,533
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Autumn Woods
222 Old Fayetteville RdCarrboro, NC 27510
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$1,300 - $1,8852 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Carolina - Students save up to 10%!
401 Hwy 54 BypCarrboro, NC 27510
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$1,357 - $1,4351 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Ashbrook Apartments
601 Jones Ferry RdCarrboro, NC 27510
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109 W Poplar Ave
109 W Poplar AveCarrboro, NC 27510
137 Oak St, Unit 137 Oak St.
137 Oak St
CarrboroNC27510
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$1,500
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400 Davie Rd, Unit 31
400 Davie RdCarrboro, NC 27510
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments
Berkshire 54
112 Hwy 54 BypassCarrboro, NC 27510
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Poplar Place
605 Jones Ferry RdCarrboro, NC 27510
What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much
Learn the official definition (spending 30% or more of your gross income on housing) and how to calculate your exact rent-to-income ratio. This guide offers expert tips on factoring in total housing costs (including utilities and fees) and budgeting accurately to avoid unnecessary financial strain.
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments
Trinity at the Hill
180 BPW Club RdCarrboro, NC 27510
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River View
201 Westbrook DrCarrboro, NC 27510
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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 | $1,708 | $979 | $2,399 |
| Lafayette 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,871 | $1,008 | $3,548 |
| Lafayette 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,351 | $1,380 | $5,961 |
| Lafayette 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,451 | $1,295 | $5,180 |
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Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 38 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Lafayette Neighborhood of Chapel Hill, NC.
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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 Berkshire 54 priced from $910. Chateau Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $925. Here are the most affordable Lafayette apartments for rent in Durham, NC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire 54 | Barrington R2 | 1BR, 1BA | $910 |
| Chateau Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $925 |
| The Ramsey | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR, 1BA | $950 |
| The Villages of Chapel Hill | The Brighton - Cozy Studio Apartment Home | Studio, 1BA | $958 |
| West End Flats | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 2BR, 1BA | $1,008 |
| Poplar Place | A1 | 1BR, 1BA | $1,013 |
| Estes Park - Students Save Up To 10%! | Grove at Estes Park | 1BR, 1BA | $1,075 |
| Shadowood | The Oak | 1BR, 1BA | $1,099 |
| Kingswood - Students save up to 10%! | Blue Devil | 2BR, 1BA | $1,135 |
| Laurel Ridge Apartments | Laurel | 1BR, 1BA | $1,135 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lafayette, NC
As of September 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lafayette area is the $1.30 price per square foot 7BR/3.0BA Model at 503 N. Greensboro in the Triple Crown Estates neighborhood starting from $2,600. The second greatest value Lafayette apartment is the 502 Whitaker Street Model at 502 Whitaker Street, Unit B in the Triple Crown Estates neighborhood starting at $1,650 with a $1.10 price per square foot. 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. |
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| 503 N. Greensboro | 7BR/3.0BA | 7BR, 3BA | $1.30 |
| 502 Whitaker Street, Unit B | 502 Whitaker Street | 3BR, 1BA | $1.10 |
| Rock Creek Apartments | Sycamore | 2BR, 2BA | $1.40 |
| Carolina - Students save up to 10%! | Hatteras | 2BR, 1.5BA | $1.42 |
| Berkshire 54 | Cranwell | 2BR, 1BA | $1.31 |
| West End Flats | 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom | 2BR, 2BA | $1.27 |
| Laurel Ridge Apartments | Laurel | 1BR, 1BA | $1.41 |
| Chateau Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $1.16 |
| Trinity at the Hill | 1B | 1BR, 1BA | $1.46 |
| Poplar Place | A1 | 1BR, 1BA | $1.30 |
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Best Local Schools in Lafayette, Chapel Hill, NC
Carrboro Elementary
Chapel Hill-Carrboro City School District
Public School - Grades PK-5 (501)
5 out of 10
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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 Berkshire 54 which is listed at $910, while the average apartment in Lafayette costs $1,844.
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 121 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 $521 which is $1,323 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lafayette.
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