
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southern Village Neighborhood of Chapel Hill, NC from $700 (16 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Southern Village area of Chapel Hill.


Laurel Ridge Apartments

Carolina Spring Senior Apartments

The Villages of Chapel Hill

West End Flats
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Berkshire 54

Royal Park - Students save up to 10%!

Ashbrook Apartments

Autumn Woods

University Lake
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Ridgewood - Students save up to 10%!

River View

Collins Crossing
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Southern Village, Chapel Hill, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southern Village?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Village Studio Apartments | $1,831 | $895 | $3,278 |
| Southern Village 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,387 | $899 | $3,688 |
| Southern Village 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,791 | $849 | $5,139 |
| Southern Village 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,618 | $1,110 | $6,377 |
| Southern Village 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,192 | $1,095 | $7,236 |
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There are currently 16 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Southern Village Neighborhood of Chapel Hill, NC.
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Cheapest Available Southern Village Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southern Village area of Chapel Hill, NC is a 2 Beds unit found at Carolina Spring Senior Apartments priced from $799. The Villages of Chapel Hill has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $895. Here are the most affordable Southern Village apartments for rent in Chapel Hill, NC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina Spring Senior Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $799 |
| The Villages of Chapel Hill | The Brighton - Cozy Studio Apartment Home | Studio,1BA | $895 |
| West End Flats | 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $934 |
| Berkshire 54 | Cranwell R2 | 2BR,1BA | $949 |
| Ashbrook Apartments | 1b/1b Edgemont | 1BR,1BA | $1,033 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southern Village, NC
As of January 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southern Village 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 Southern Village apartment is the c20a Model at Collins Crossing starting at $1,819 with a $1.58 price per square foot in the Triple Crown Estates neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southern Village apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shortbread Lofts | C1 | 3BR,3BA | $0.94 |
| Collins Crossing | c20a | 3BR,2BA | $1.58 |
| Rock Creek Apartments | Sycamore | 2BR,2BA | $1.40 |
| Carolina - Students save up to 10%! | Hatteras | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.47 |
| River View | 2B | 2BR,2BA | $1.44 |
| Berkshire 54 | Barrington R2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| Laurel Ridge Apartments | Laurel | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| Chateau Apartments | 1x1 Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
| Autumn Woods | AR | 1BR,1BA | $1.61 |
| Carolina Spring Senior Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.51 |
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southern Village Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Southern Village?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Southern Village is under $1,105.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southern Village?
The cheapest apartment in Southern Village is Carolina Spring Senior Apartments which is listed at $849, while the average apartment in Southern Village costs $1,728.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southern Village?
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 79 regular apartments in Southern Village 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 Southern Village?
Cheap apartments in Southern Village have an average cost of $1,553 which is $175 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southern Village.
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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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