Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer Chapel Hill Neighborhood of Chapel Hill, NC from $400 (76 Rentals)

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101 Woodcrest Dr, Unit B
$800
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101 Woodcrest Dr, Unit B

101 Woodcrest DrChapel Hill, NC 27516
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Sunstone Apartments
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$1,007 - $1,773
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$981 - $1,747
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Sunstone Apartments

208 Conner DrChapel Hill, NC 27514
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Shadowood
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$1,033 - $1,581
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$998 - $1,546
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Shadowood

110 Piney Mountain RdChapel Hill, NC 27514
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Crosstown at Chapel Hill
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$1,093 - $3,421
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$1,040 - $3,368
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Crosstown at Chapel Hill

6123 Farrington RdChapel Hill, NC 27517
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Rise Chapel Hill
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$1,140 - $1,320
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$959 - $1,139
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$181
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$1,140 - $1,320
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Rise Chapel Hill

200 Westminster DrChapel Hill, NC 27514
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1701 North
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$1,320 - $2,035
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$1,285 - $2,000
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$35
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$1,320 - $2,035
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1701 North

1701 Martin Luther King Jr BlvdChapel Hill, NC 27516
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Blu on Farrington
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$1,332 - $3,166
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$1,287 - $3,121
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$45
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$1,332 - $3,166
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Blu on Farrington

5840 Farrington RdChapel Hill, NC 27517
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The Morgan at Chapel Hill
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$1,360 - $2,258
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$1,299 - $2,197
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The Morgan at Chapel Hill

100 Spring Meadow DrChapel Hill, NC 27517
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The Hartley at Blue Hill
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$1,428 - $3,552
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$1,379 - $3,503
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The Hartley at Blue Hill

625 S Elliott RdChapel Hill, NC 27517
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Notting Hill
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$1,475 - $2,904
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$1,433 - $2,862
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Notting Hill

100 Drew Hill LnChapel Hill, NC 27514
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Trustee Corner
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115 N Merritt Mill RdChapel Hill, NC 27516
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Timber Hollow
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Timber Hollow

101 Timber Hollow CtChapel Hill, NC 27514
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Chapel View
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2701 Homestead RdChapel Hill, NC 27516
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612 Hillsborough
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612 Hillsborough

612 Hillsborough StChapel Hill, NC 27514
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Nova Chapel Hill
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$1,000 - $2,330
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$884 - $2,214
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Nova Chapel Hill

5639 Old Chapel Hill RdDurham, NC 27707
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University Lake
$1,070 - $1,485
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$1,047 - $1,462
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$1,070 - $1,485
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University Lake

200 Barnes StCarrboro, NC 27510
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Outer Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Outer Chapel Hill Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Outer Chapel Hill area of Durham, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Carolina Spring Senior Apartments priced from $849. Berkshire 54 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $910. Here are the most affordable Outer Chapel Hill apartments for rent in Durham, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Carolina Spring Senior ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$849
Berkshire 54Barrington - Renovated1BR,1BA$910
West End Flats1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$934
The Villages of Chapel HillThe Brighton - Cozy Studio Apartment HomeStudio,1BA$958
Lenox at Patterson PlaceDoverStudio,1BA$975
Sunstone ApartmentsThe Opal1BR,1BA$1,007
The Apartments at Midtown 501A11BR,1BA$1,027
Nova Chapel HillRedwood1BR,1BA$1,030
Poplar PlaceA11BR,1BA$1,030

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer Chapel Hill, NC

As of March 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Outer Chapel Hill area is the $0.94 price per square foot C1 Model at Shortbread Lofts in the in the Triple Crown Estates neighborhood starting from $1,140. The second greatest value Outer Chapel Hill apartment is the C1 Model at The Apartments at Midtown 501 starting at $1,430 with a $1.24 price per square foot in the Sayward Drive neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Outer Chapel Hill apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Shortbread LoftsC13BR,3BA$0.94
The Apartments at Midtown 501C13BR,2BA$1.24
Laurel Ridge ApartmentsRosemary2BR,1.5BA$1.35
Booker Creek - Students save up to 10%!Serenity at Booker Creek2BR,1.5BA$1.37
Rock Creek ApartmentsSycamore2BR,2BA$1.40
Carolina - Students save up to 10%!Hatteras2BR,1.5BA$1.45
Sunstone ApartmentsThe Jade2BR,1BA$1.45
Collins Crossingb20b2BR,2BA$1.45
Berkshire 54Barington1BR,1BA$1.33
Trinity at the Hill1B1BR,1BA$1.40

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in cities and towns across the United States including Outer Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, and the greater Durham area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury housing options, features that make it easier to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, and more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Outer Chapel Hill Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Outer Chapel Hill?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Outer Chapel Hill is at The Villages of Chapel Hill listed at $958.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Outer Chapel Hill Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Outer Chapel Hill Apartment is $849 at Carolina Spring Senior Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Outer Chapel Hill Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Outer Chapel Hill is starting from $949 at Berkshire 54.

What is the most affordable Outer Chapel Hill Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Outer Chapel Hill Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Apartments at Midtown 501 and starts from $1,430.

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