Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Meadowmont Neighborhood of Chapel Hill, NC from $900 (21 Rentals)

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Meadowmont, Chapel Hill, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Meadowmont Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Meadowmont area of Chapel Hill, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Shadowood priced from $927. Lenox at Patterson Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $999. Here are the most affordable Meadowmont apartments for rent in Chapel Hill, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
ShadowoodThe Oak1BR,1BA$927
Lenox at Patterson PlaceDoverStudio,1BA$999
Crosstown at Chapel Hill1A Renovation 21BR,1BA$1,015
Nova Chapel HillRedwood1BR,1BA$1,050
Glen Lennox Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath A2BR,1BA$1,070

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Meadowmont, NC

As of January 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Meadowmont area is the $1.65 price per square foot C1 Model at The Apartments at Midtown 501 in the in the Sayward Drive neighborhood starting from $1,900. The second greatest value Meadowmont apartment is the Serenity at Booker Creek Model at Booker Creek - Students save up to 10%! starting at $1,535 with a $1.49 price per square foot in the North Garrett Road Community neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Meadowmont apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Apartments at Midtown 501C13BR,2BA$1.65
Booker Creek - Students save up to 10%!Serenity at Booker Creek2BR,1.5BA$1.49
Franklin Woods - Students: Save up to 10%!Marilyn2BR,1.5BA$1.78
Cosgrove HillA1 Sunroom1BR,1BA$1.78
Glen Lennox Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath A2BR,1BA$1.49
4125 Farrington Rd4125 Farrington Rd1BR,1BA$1.71
Crosstown at Chapel Hill1A Renovation 21BR,1BA$1.48
Nova Chapel HillRedwood1BR,1BA$1.57
The Apartments at Palladian PlaceS1Studio ,1BA$1.80
ShadowoodThe Oak1BR,1BA$1.74

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Meadowmont, Chapel Hill, NC

Ranked #9

Among cities in North Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Meadowmont Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Meadowmont?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Meadowmont is under $1,270.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Meadowmont?

The cheapest apartment in Meadowmont is Shadowood which is listed at $927, while the average apartment in Meadowmont costs $3,236.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Meadowmont?

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 238 regular apartments in Meadowmont 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 Meadowmont?

Cheap apartments in Meadowmont have an average cost of $1,219 which is $2,017 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Meadowmont.

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