
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer Chapel Hill Neighborhood of Chapel Hill, NC from $400 (121 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Outer Chapel Hill area of Chapel Hill.


303 Smith Level Rd, Unit 32

250 S Estes Dr, Unit 80

907 Oak Tree Dr

303 Smith Level Rd

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Shadowood

3290 S Columbia St

PineGate - Students save up to 10%!

Kingswood - Students save up to 10%!

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Sunstone Apartments

Sagebrook of Chapel Hill

Laurel Ridge Apartments

Link Apartments® Calyx

The Apartments at Midtown 501

1521 Partridgeberry Rd, Unit B

Trinity Court Apartments

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Crosstown at Chapel Hill

911 N Columbia St

Trilogy Chapel Hill
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Franklin Woods - Students: Save up to 10%!

Atlas Blue Hill

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The Hartley at Blue Hill

Cosgrove Hill

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Notting Hill

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Overture Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill North

1701 North

Booker Creek - Students save up to 10%!

1416 Old Lystra Rd, Unit 3
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University Apartments Chapel Hill

1416 Old Lystra Rd, Unit 6

Blu on Farrington

Link Apartments® Linden

Environs Lofts at East 54

Bell Chapel Hill

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The Morgan at Chapel Hill

34 N Circle Dr

Carraway Village

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900 Willow
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Aura Fifty4

147 Schultz St

407 Coolidge St

Elliot Wood Apartments

Trustee Corner

Landings at Winmore Apartments

Timber Hollow

Chapel View

7 Shepherd Ln

1002 Willow Dr
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Outer Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Outer Chapel Hill?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer Chapel Hill Studio Apartments | $1,509 | $958 | $3,023 |
| Outer Chapel Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,669 | $800 | $4,275 |
| Outer Chapel Hill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,935 | $1,043 | $4,818 |
| Outer Chapel Hill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,619 | $1,395 | $9,563 |
| Outer Chapel Hill 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,139 | $1,310 | $4,000 |
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There are currently 121 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Outer Chapel Hill Neighborhood of Chapel Hill, NC.
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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 Berkshire 54 priced from $910. Pinewood Station has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $986. Here are the most affordable Outer Chapel Hill apartments for rent in Durham, NC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire 54 | Barrington R2 | 1BR,1BA | $910 |
| Pinewood Station | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $986 |
| Shadowood | The Oak | 1BR,1BA | $994 |
| West End Flats | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,043 |
| Chateau Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,049 |
| The Villages of Chapel Hill | The Westchester - Two Bedroom Townhome | 2BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| Estes Park - Students Save Up To 10%! | Grove at Estes Park | 1BR,1BA | $1,060 |
| PineGate - Students save up to 10%! | Cypress | 1BR,1BA | $1,095 |
| Kingswood - Students save up to 10%! | Blue Devil | 2BR,1BA | $1,115 |
| Poplar Place | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,132 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer Chapel Hill, NC
As of August 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Outer Chapel Hill area is the $1.39 price per square foot Kenan Model at Laurel Ridge Apartments in the in the Lafayette neighborhood starting from $1,755. The second greatest value Outer Chapel Hill apartment is the Two Bedroom 2 Bath - 1,066 sqft Model at Carden Place Apartment Homes starting at $1,310 with a $1.23 price per square foot in the Fieldstone Farms neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Outer Chapel Hill apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laurel Ridge Apartments | Kenan | 3BR,2BA | $1.39 |
| Carden Place Apartment Homes | Two Bedroom 2 Bath - 1,066 sqft | 2BR,2BA | $1.23 |
| Nova Chapel Hill | Spruce | 2BR,2BA | $1.35 |
| Carolina - Students save up to 10%! | Hatteras | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.49 |
| Collins Crossing | b20b | 2BR,2BA | $1.47 |
| West End Flats | 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.29 |
| Berkshire 54 | Barington | 1BR,1BA | $1.24 |
| Chateau Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| Trinity at the Hill | 1B | 1BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| The Villages of Chapel Hill | NCVCH A1 1x1 725sqft - Cambridge | 1BR,1BA | $1.51 |
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Best Local Schools in Outer Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC
Morris Grove Elementary
Chapel Hill High
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Lifestyle Ratings
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Outer Chapel Hill Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Outer Chapel Hill?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Outer Chapel Hill is under $1,132.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Outer Chapel Hill?
The cheapest apartment in Outer Chapel Hill is Berkshire 54 which is listed at $910, while the average apartment in Outer Chapel Hill costs $1,705.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Outer Chapel Hill?
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 324 regular apartments in Outer Chapel Hill 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 Outer Chapel Hill?
Cheap apartments in Outer Chapel Hill have an average cost of $817 which is $888 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer Chapel Hill.
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