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Trustee Corner
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Trustee Corner

115 N Merritt Mill RdChapel Hill, NC 27516
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Timber Hollow
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Timber Hollow

101 Timber Hollow CtChapel Hill, NC 27514
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Chapel View
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Chapel View

2701 Homestead RdChapel Hill, NC 27516
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612 Hillsborough

612 Hillsborough StChapel Hill, NC 27514
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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 Shadowood priced from $925. West End Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $944. Here are the most affordable Outer Chapel Hill apartments for rent in Durham, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
ShadowoodThe Oak1BR,1BA$925
West End Flats2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$944
Chateau ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath Garden1BR,1BA$949
Poplar PlaceA11BR,1BA$972
MAA Patterson11A1BR,1BA$973
The Villages of Chapel HillThe Brighton - DELUXE Studio Apartment HomeStudio,1BA$993
Lenox at Patterson PlaceDoverStudio,1BA$999
Carolina Spring Senior ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$999
Crosstown at Chapel Hill1A Renovation 21BR,1BA$1,015
Carden Place Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 784 sqft1BR,1BA$1,030

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer Chapel Hill, NC

As of January 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Outer Chapel Hill area is the $1.32 price per square foot Magnolia Model at Patriots Pointe in the in the Kenion Grove neighborhood starting from $1,651. The second greatest value Outer Chapel Hill apartment is the C1 Model at Shortbread Lofts starting at $1,140 with a $0.94 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Patriots PointeMagnolia2BR,2BA$1.32
Shortbread LoftsC13BR,3BA$0.94
Cadence at Cates CreekB22BR,2BA$1.26
Laurel Ridge ApartmentsRosemary2BR,1.5BA$1.35
Poplar PlaceB12BR,1BA$1.38
River View2B2BR,2BA$1.42
Carden Place Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 850 sqft1BR,1BA$1.44
Ashbrook Apartments1b/1b Edgemont1BR,1BA$1.31
Chateau Apartments1x1 Renovated1BR,1BA$1.31
MAA Patterson11A1BR,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 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 $1,030.

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 $925, while the average apartment in Outer Chapel Hill costs $2,105.

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 416 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 $1,236 which is $869 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer Chapel Hill.

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The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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