303 Smith Level Rd
Chapel HillNC27516
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer Chapel Hill Neighborhood of Chapel Hill, NC from $400 (107 Rentals)
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303 Smith Level Rd, Unit B14
303 Smith Level Rd
Chapel HillNC27516
303 Smith Level Rd, Unit E23
303 Smith Level Rd
Chapel HillNC27516
Room in Townhome on Philip's Square
118 Philip's Sq
Chapel HillNC27516
303 Smith Level Rd, Unit 32
303 Smith Level Rd
Chapel HillNC27516
303 Smith Level Rd, Unit D24 - C
303 Smith Level Rd
Chapel HillNC27516
907 Oak Tree Dr
Chapel HillNC27517
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$876 - $2,155
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Shadowood
110 Piney Mountain RdChapel Hill, NC 27514
135 Kingsbury Dr
Chapel HillNC27514
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$1,092 - $1,845
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Sunstone Apartments
208 Conner DrChapel Hill, NC 27514
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250 S Estes Dr, Unit 80
250 S Estes Dr
Chapel HillNC27514
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$1,100
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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jun 26Total Monthly Price
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$1,100
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$1,100
810 Greenwood Rd, Unit Mother-in-law apartment
810 Greenwood RdChapel Hill, NC 27514
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$1,111 - $4,2321 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 27
Glen Lennox North
140 Hamilton RdChapel Hill, NC 27517
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$1,133 - $4,262Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Link Apartments® Calyx
55 Maxwell RdChapel Hill, NC 27517
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$1,135 - $1,9951 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Laurel Ridge Apartments
1100 W Highway 54 BypChapel Hill, NC 27516
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$1,145 - $2,4451 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
PineGate - Students save up to 10%!
100 Pinegate CirChapel Hill, NC 27514
1004 Kingswood Dr, Unit 1004 b kingswood dr. Chapel hill
1004 Kingswood Dr
Chapel HillNC27517
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$1,212 - $1,5781 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Sagebrook of Chapel Hill
103 Melville LoopChapel Hill, NC 27514
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$1,225 - $2,3101 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Kingswood - Students save up to 10%!
1105 Highway 54 BypassChapel Hill, NC 27516
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$1,250 - $1,8501 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Trinity Court Apartments
751 Trinity CtChapel Hill, NC 27516
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114 Wild Primrose Ln
Chapel HillNC27514
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$1,273 - $3,4291 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Apartments at Midtown 501
545 Ashley CtChapel Hill, NC 27514
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$1,275
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2 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 1Total Monthly Price
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$1,275
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$1,275
1515 Partridgeberry Rd, Unit B
1515 Partridgeberry RdChapel Hill, NC 27516
1617 Old Oxford Rd
Chapel HillNC27514
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$1,353 - $6,085
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Notting Hill
100 Drew Hill LnChapel Hill, NC 27514
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$1,357 - $2,958Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Blu on Farrington
5840 Farrington RdChapel Hill, NC 27517
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$1,389 - $2,209
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The Morgan at Chapel Hill
100 Spring Meadow DrChapel Hill, NC 27517
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$1,3952 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
1416 Old Lystra Rd, Unit 3
1416 Old Lystra RdChapel Hill, NC 27517
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$1,399 - $2,0501 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 8
1701 North
1701 Martin Luther King Jr BlvdChapel Hill, NC 27516
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$1,400 - $2,9251 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Franklin Woods - Students: Save up to 10%!
1521 E Franklin StChapel Hill, NC 27514
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$1,413 - $3,9171 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Link Apartments® Linden
411 Flemington RdChapel Hill, NC 27514
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$1,440 - $3,090Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Bell Chapel Hill
1300 Fordham BlvdChapel Hill, NC 27514
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$1,444 - $6,884Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Atlas Blue Hill
1301 Fordham BlvdChapel Hill, NC 27514
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$1,450 - $2,447Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Chapel Hill North
200 Perkins DrChapel Hill, NC 27514
200 Purefoy Rd
Chapel HillNC27514
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$1,464 - $4,094
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The Hartley at Blue Hill
625 S Elliott RdChapel Hill, NC 27517
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$1,473 - $2,987Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Trilogy Chapel Hill
1000-2000 Novus LnChapel Hill, NC 27514
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$1,475
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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jul 15Total Monthly Price
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$1,475
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$1,475
204 Purefoy Rd, Unit A
204 Purefoy RdChapel Hill, NC 27514
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$1,500 - $1,7501 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
University Apartments Chapel Hill
600 Martin Luther King Jr BlvdChapel Hill, NC 27514
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$1,500 - $5,608
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900 Willow
900 Willow DrChapel 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
210 Purefoy Rd
Chapel HillNC27514
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2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments
Landings at Winmore Apartments
100 Andys LnChapel Hill, NC 27516
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Timber Hollow
101 Timber Hollow CtChapel Hill, NC 27514
D2 Shepherd Ln
Chapel HillNC27514
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Rise Chapel Hill
200 Westminster DrChapel Hill, NC 27514
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Chapel View
2701 Homestead RdChapel Hill, NC 27516
500 Umstead Dr
Chapel HillNC27516
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Camden Governors Village
100 Durant StChapel Hill, NC 27517
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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 | $3,001 |
| Outer Chapel Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,706 | $800 | $4,900 |
| Outer Chapel Hill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,977 | $949 | $4,608 |
| Outer Chapel Hill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,630 | $1,140 | $9,103 |
| Outer Chapel Hill 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,602 | $1,140 | $2,700 |
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There are currently 107 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 $876. Chateau Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed 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 | $876 |
| Chateau Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $949 |
| Carolina Spring Senior Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $949 |
| Nova Chapel Hill | Redwood | 1BR,1BA | $1,015 |
| Estes Park - Students Save Up To 10%! | Grove at Estes Park | 1BR,1BA | $1,060 |
| The Villages of Chapel Hill | The Dover - One Bedroom Townhome | 1BR,1BA | $1,076 |
| Ridgewood - Students save up to 10%! | Melrose | 1BR,1BA | $1,085 |
| Sunstone Apartments | The Opal | 1BR,1BA | $1,092 |
| River View | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,099 |
| MAA Patterson | 11B | 1BR,1BA | $1,118 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer Chapel Hill, NC
As of June 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Outer Chapel Hill area is the $1.20 price per square foot Three Bedroom 2 Bath - 1,274 sqft Model at Carden Place Apartment Homes in the in the Fieldstone Farms neighborhood starting from $1,535. The second greatest value Outer Chapel Hill apartment is the Manning Model at Sagebrook of Chapel Hill starting at $1,372 with a $1.29 price per square foot in the South Durham 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carden Place Apartment Homes | Three Bedroom 2 Bath - 1,274 sqft | 3BR,2BA | $1.20 |
| Sagebrook of Chapel Hill | Manning | 2BR,2BA | $1.29 |
| Trinity at the Hill | 2A | 2BR,2BA | $1.26 |
| The Apartments at Midtown 501 | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| Laurel Ridge Apartments | Columbia | 2BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| Carolina - Students save up to 10%! | Hatteras | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.43 |
| Royal Park - Students save up to 10%! | Majestic | 2BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| Berkshire 54 | Cranwell | 2BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| West End Flats | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| Chateau Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
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Morris Grove Elementary
Chapel Hill-Carrboro City School District
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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 Link Apartments® Calyx listed at $1,133.
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 $876 at Shadowood.
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 Carolina Spring Senior Apartments.
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 Trinity at the Hill and starts from $1,500.
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