303 Smith Level Rd, Unit B14, Unit B14
303 Smith Level Rd
Chapel HillNC27516
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer Chapel Hill Neighborhood of Chapel Hill, NC from $400 (98 Rentals)
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230 Finley Forest Dr
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303 Smith Level Rd, Unit D24, Unit D24
303 Smith Level Rd
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Trinity Court Apartments
751 Trinity CtChapel Hill, NC 27516
Room in Townhome on Philip's Square
118 Philip's Sq
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204 Celeste Cir
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Shadowood
110 Piney Mountain RdChapel Hill, NC 27514
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$1,090 - $4,0361 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available May 18
Glen Lennox North
140 Hamilton RdChapel Hill, NC 27517
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The Apartments at Midtown 501
545 Ashley CtChapel Hill, NC 27514
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$1,098 - $3,533
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Crosstown at Chapel Hill
6123 Farrington RdChapel Hill, NC 27517
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Laurel Ridge Apartments
1100 W Highway 54 BypChapel Hill, NC 27516
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Rise Chapel Hill
200 Westminster DrChapel Hill, NC 27514
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$1,161 - $2,285
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The Morgan at Chapel Hill
100 Spring Meadow DrChapel Hill, NC 27517
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$1,165 - $1,9501 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
PineGate - Students save up to 10%!
100 Pinegate CirChapel Hill, NC 27514
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$1,178 - $1,5921 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available May 9
Sagebrook of Chapel Hill
103 Melville LoopChapel Hill, NC 27514
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$1,182 - $1,783
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Sunstone Apartments
208 Conner DrChapel Hill, NC 27514
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$1,206 - $4,385Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Link Apartments® Calyx
55 Maxwell RdChapel Hill, NC 27517
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Blu on Farrington
5840 Farrington RdChapel Hill, NC 27517
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$1,308 - $5,707
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Notting Hill
100 Drew Hill LnChapel Hill, NC 27514
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Kingswood - Students save up to 10%!
1105 Highway 54 BypassChapel Hill, NC 27516
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1701 North
1701 Martin Luther King Jr BlvdChapel Hill, NC 27516
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Link Apartments® Linden
411 Flemington RdChapel Hill, NC 27514
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Chapel Hill North
200 Perkins DrChapel Hill, NC 27514
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Atlas Blue Hill
1301 Fordham BlvdChapel Hill, NC 27514
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$1,404 - $3,963
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The Hartley at Blue Hill
625 S Elliott RdChapel Hill, NC 27517
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$1,410 - $2,2901 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Franklin Woods - Students: Save up to 10%!
1521 E Franklin StChapel Hill, NC 27514
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900 Willow
900 Willow DrChapel Hill, NC 27514
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Booker Creek - Students save up to 10%!
2525 Booker Creek RdChapel Hill, NC 27514
1617 Old Oxford Rd
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1734 Legion Rd, Unit A
1734 Legion RdChapel Hill, NC 27517
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Bell Chapel Hill
1300 Fordham BlvdChapel Hill, NC 27514
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Aura Fifty4
5580 Farrington RdChapel Hill, NC 27517
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Trilogy Chapel Hill
1000-2000 Novus LnChapel Hill, NC 27514
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$1,488 - $4,5002 to 6 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 5
The Ramsey
201 Howell StChapel Hill, NC 27514
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University Apartments Chapel Hill
600 Martin Luther King Jr BlvdChapel Hill, NC 27514
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1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments
Elliot Wood Apartments
106 N Elliott RdChapel Hill, NC 27514
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Studio Apartments
Trustee Corner
115 N Merritt Mill RdChapel Hill, NC 27516
529 Hillsborough St
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210 Purefoy Rd
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112 Purefoy Rd
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Timber Hollow
101 Timber Hollow CtChapel Hill, NC 27514
D2 Shepherd Ln
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Chapel View
2701 Homestead RdChapel Hill, NC 27516
500 Umstead Dr
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Camden Governors Village
100 Durant StChapel Hill, NC 27517
1416 Old Lystra Rd, Unit 3, Unit 3
1416 Old Lystra Rd
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1416 Old Lystra Rd, Unit 6, Unit 6
1416 Old Lystra Rd
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1414 Old Lystra Rd, Unit 3, Unit 3
1414 Old Lystra Rd
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Southern Village Apartments
200 Copperline DrChapel Hill, NC 27516
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2 Bedroom Apartments
612 Hillsborough
612 Hillsborough StChapel Hill, NC 27514
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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 |
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| Outer Chapel Hill Studio Apartments | $1,558 | $958 | $3,278 |
| Outer Chapel Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,650 | $768 | $6,116 |
| Outer Chapel Hill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,965 | $884 | $4,868 |
| Outer Chapel Hill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,652 | $1,110 | $9,188 |
| Outer Chapel Hill 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,340 | $1,095 | $7,236 |
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Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 98 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 Shadowood priced from $946. Berkshire 54 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $949. Here are the most affordable Outer Chapel Hill apartments for rent in Durham, NC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Shadowood | The Oak | 1BR,1BA | $946 |
| Berkshire 54 | Cranwell R2 | 2BR,1BA | $949 |
| The Villages of Chapel Hill | The Brighton - Cozy Studio Apartment Home | Studio,1BA | $958 |
| Carolina Spring Senior Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Nova Chapel Hill | Redwood | 1BR,1BA | $1,015 |
| Chateau Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,049 |
| Trinity at the Hill | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| West End Flats | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,051 |
| Estes Park - Students Save Up To 10%! | Grove at Estes Park | 1BR,1BA | $1,060 |
| The Apartments at Midtown 501 | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,090 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer Chapel Hill, NC
As of May 07, 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 Lenox - Renovated Model at Berkshire 54 starting at $1,376 with a $1.32 price per square foot in the Triple Crown Estates 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. |
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| Shortbread Lofts | C1 | 3BR,3BA | $0.94 |
| Berkshire 54 | Lenox - Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| Ashbrook Apartments | 2b/2b Georgetown A | 2BR,2BA | $1.38 |
| Booker Creek - Students save up to 10%! | Serenity Townhome | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.37 |
| Heritage Apartments | 2BR | 2BR,2BA | $1.34 |
| Chapel View | The Carolina | 2BR,2BA | $1.40 |
| The Apartments at Midtown 501 | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| Laurel Ridge Apartments | Columbia | 2BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| Chateau Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| Trinity at the Hill | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $1.39 |
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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 $1,090.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Outer Chapel Hill?
The cheapest apartment in Outer Chapel Hill is Shadowood which is listed at $946, while the average apartment in Outer Chapel Hill costs $6,080.
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 449 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 $1,717 which is $4,363 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer Chapel Hill.
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