Cheap Homes for Rent in Outer Chapel Hill Neighborhood of Chapel Hill, NC from $500 (31 Rentals)

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property at 108 Pine St

$550 - $700

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$550 - $700

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$550 - $700

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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108 Pine St

CarrboroNC27510
property at 303 Smith Level Rd

$625

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$625

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$625

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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303 Smith Level Rd

Chapel HillNC27516

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property at 303 Smith Level Rd

$735

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$735

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$735

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

303 Smith Level Rd, Unit D24 - C

303 Smith Level Rd
Chapel HillNC27516
property at 500 Umstead Dr

$1,250 - $1,495

2 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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500 Umstead Dr

Chapel HillNC27516

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property at 114 Wild Primrose Ln

$1,265

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$1,265

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$1,265

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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114 Wild Primrose Ln

Chapel HillNC27514
property at 1002 Willow Dr

$1,300 - $1,650

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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1002 Willow Dr

Chapel HillNC27514
property at 1412 Old Lystra Rd

$1,395

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$1,395

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1412 Old Lystra Rd, Unit 3

1412 Old Lystra Rd
Chapel HillNC27517
property at 104 Friar Ln

$1,400

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$1,400

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2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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104 Friar Ln

CarrboroNC27510

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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 $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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
ShadowoodThe Oak1BR,1BA$876
Chateau ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$949
Carolina Spring Senior ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$999
Nova Chapel HillRedwood1BR,1BA$1,005
Sunstone ApartmentsThe Opal1BR,1BA$1,036
Estes Park - Students Save Up To 10%!Grove at Estes Park1BR,1BA$1,060
The Villages of Chapel HillThe Dover - One Bedroom Townhome1BR,1BA$1,076
River View1A1BR,1BA$1,099
Pinewood StationB12BR,2BA$1,120
West End Flats2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1,129

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer Chapel Hill, NC

As of June 20, 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Carden Place Apartment HomesThree Bedroom 2 Bath - 1,274 sqft3BR,2BA$1.20
Sagebrook of Chapel HillManning2BR,2BA$1.29
Trinity at the Hill2A2BR,2BA$1.26
The Apartments at Midtown 501A11BR,1BA$1.38
Laurel Ridge ApartmentsColumbia2BR,1BA$1.39
Carolina - Students save up to 10%!Hatteras2BR,1.5BA$1.43
Royal Park - Students save up to 10%!Majestic2BR,1BA$1.37
Berkshire 54Cranwell2BR,1BA$1.31
West End Flats2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.42
Chateau ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.19

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Frequently Asked Questions about Outer Chapel Hill

What type of rentals are currently available in Outer Chapel Hill?

There are currently 203 Apartments for Rent in Outer Chapel Hill, NC with pricing that ranges from $850 to $9,103. There are also 145 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Outer Chapel Hill ranging from $550 to $5,580.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Outer Chapel Hill?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Outer Chapel Hill ranges from $550 to $5,580 with an average monthly rent of $2,824.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Outer Chapel Hill?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Outer Chapel Hill range from $1,140 to $9,103, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,725 to $4,900. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $665 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,140.

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