303 Smith Level Rd, Unit C11
303 Smith Level Rd
Chapel HillNC27516
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303 Smith Level Rd, Unit D24
303 Smith Level Rd
Chapel HillNC27516
Room in House on Bedrock Rd
6905 Bedrock Rd
MebaneNC27302
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$800
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$800
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$800
101 Woodcrest Dr, Unit B
101 Woodcrest DrChapel Hill, NC 27516
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$941 - $1,0961 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
West End Flats
200 N Carolina HwyCarrboro, NC 27510
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$949 - $1,4161 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Berkshire 54
112 Hwy 54 BypassCarrboro, NC 27510
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$958 - $1,653Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Villages of Chapel Hill
500 Smith Level RdCarrboro, NC 27510
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$999 - $1,8651 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Carolina Spring Senior Apartments
600 W Poplar AveCarrboro, NC 27510
135 Kingsbury Dr
Chapel HillNC27514
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$1,030 - $1,500
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$1,002 - $1,472
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$28
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$1,030 - $1,500
Royal Park - Students save up to 10%!
501 Highway 54Carrboro, NC 27510
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$1,033 - $1,548
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$998 - $1,513
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$35
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$1,033 - $1,548
Shadowood
110 Piney Mountain RdChapel Hill, NC 27514
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$1,043 - $2,3661 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Glen Lennox Apartments
140 Hamilton RdChapel Hill, NC 27517
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$1,050 - $1,8251 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Trinity at the Hill
180 BPW Club RdCarrboro, NC 27510
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$1,055 - $1,590
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$1,033 - $1,568
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$22
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$1,055 - $1,590
Estes Park - Students Save Up To 10%!
306 Estes DrCarrboro, NC 27510
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$1,067 - $1,6551 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Ashbrook Apartments
601 Jones Ferry RdCarrboro, NC 27510
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$1,070 - $1,485
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$1,047 - $1,462
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$23
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$1,070 - $1,485
University Lake
200 Barnes StCarrboro, NC 27510
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$1,080 - $1,195
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$1,056 - $1,171
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$24
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$1,080 - $1,195
Ridgewood - Students save up to 10%!
404 Jones Ferry RdCarrboro, NC 27510
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$1,090 - $1,860
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$1,065 - $1,835
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$25
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$1,090 - $1,860
PineGate - Students save up to 10%!
100 Pinegate CirChapel Hill, NC 27514
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$1,095 - $1,5451 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
River View
201 Westbrook DrCarrboro, NC 27510
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$1,0951 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
1 Shepherd Ln
1 Shepherd LnChapel Hill, NC 27514
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$1,105 - $1,615Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Ashbury Square Apartments
202 Ashbury BlvdMebane, NC 27302
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$1,105 - $1,260
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$1,095 - $1,250
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$10
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$1,105 - $1,260
Chateau Apartments
201 Nc Highway 54Carrboro, NC 27510
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$1,125 - $1,640
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$1,099 - $1,614
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$26
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$1,125 - $1,640
Sunstone Apartments
208 Conner DrChapel Hill, NC 27514
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$1,130 - $1,6301 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 21
Rock Creek Apartments
100 Rock Haven RdCarrboro, NC 27510
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$1,132 - $1,6441 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 7
Sagebrook of Chapel Hill
103 Melville LoopChapel Hill, NC 27514
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$1,135 - $1,9451 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Laurel Ridge Apartments
1100 W Highway 54 BypChapel Hill, NC 27516
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$1,140 - $1,320
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$944 - $1,124
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$196
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$1,140 - $1,320
Rise Chapel Hill
200 Westminster DrChapel Hill, NC 27514
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$1,144 - $1,751
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$1,025 - $1,632
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$119
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$1,144 - $1,751
Heritage Apartments
405 Thomas Burke DrHillsborough, NC 27278
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$1,149 - $1,975
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$1,074 - $1,900
Required Monthly Fees
$75
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$1,149 - $1,975
Bellevue Mill Apartments
206 S Nash StHillsborough, NC 27278
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$1,155 - $3,226
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$1,025 - $3,096
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$130
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$1,155 - $3,226
The Apartments at Midtown 501
545 Ashley CtChapel Hill, NC 27514
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$1,180 - $1,870
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$1,149 - $1,839
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$31
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$1,180 - $1,870
Collins Crossing
501 Jones Ferry RdCarrboro, NC 27510
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$1,186 - $3,732Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Link Apartments® Calyx
55 Maxwell RdChapel Hill, NC 27517
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$1,199 - $1,991
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$1,175 - $1,967
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$24
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$1,199 - $1,991
Pinewood Station
600 S Churton StHillsborough, NC 27278
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$1,267 - $1,661
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$1,235 - $1,629
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$32
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$1,267 - $1,661
Bridges at Chapel Hill
142 BPW Club RdCarrboro, NC 27510
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$1,280 - $1,540
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$1,258 - $1,518
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$22
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$1,280 - $1,540
Kingswood - Students save up to 10%!
1105 Highway 54 BypassChapel Hill, NC 27516
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$1,290 - $1,8201 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Cadence at Cates Creek
100 Waterstone Park CirHillsborough, NC 27278
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$1,315 - $3,1041 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Link Apartments® Linden
411 Flemington RdChapel Hill, NC 27514
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$1,316 - $2,880Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
900 Willow
900 Willow DrChapel Hill, NC 27514
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$1,317 - $2,8251 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Chapel Hill North
200 Perkins DrChapel Hill, NC 27514
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$1,320 - $2,628Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Bell Chapel Hill
1300 Fordham BlvdChapel Hill, NC 27514
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$1,330 - $8,564Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Carraway Village
600 Carraway XingChapel Hill, NC 27516
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$1,334 - $3,012
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$1,292 - $2,970
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$42
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$1,334 - $3,012
Notting Hill
100 Drew Hill LnChapel Hill, NC 27514
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$1,335 - $1,985
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$1,308 - $1,958
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$27
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$1,335 - $1,985
Carolina - Students save up to 10%!
401 Hwy 54 BypCarrboro, NC 27510
1617 Old Oxford Rd
Chapel HillNC27514
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$1,357 - $2,616
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$1,287 - $2,546
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$70
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$1,357 - $2,616
Autumn Woods
222 Old Fayetteville RdCarrboro, NC 27510
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$1,384 - $2,874Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Trilogy Chapel Hill
1000-2000 Novus LnChapel Hill, NC 27514
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$1,388 - $3,9251 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Aura Booth Park
1000 Martin Luther King Jr BlvdChapel Hill, NC 27514
312 Lakeshore Dr
HillsboroughNC27278
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$1,395 - $1,665
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$1,371 - $1,641
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$24
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$1,395 - $1,665
Franklin Woods - Students: Save up to 10%!
1521 E Franklin StChapel Hill, NC 27514
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$1,405 - $2,799
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$1,380 - $2,774
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$25
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$1,405 - $2,799
1701 North
1701 Martin Luther King Jr BlvdChapel Hill, NC 27516
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Orange County, NC Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Orange County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orange County Studio Apartments | $1,626 | $958 | $3,278 |
| Orange County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,646 | $800 | $3,688 |
| Orange County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,992 | $1,000 | $4,868 |
| Orange County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,925 | $1,110 | $8,564 |
| Orange County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,278 | $1,095 | $7,236 |
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Cheapest Available Orange County Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in Orange County, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at West End Flats in the Triple Crown Estates neighborhood priced from $941. Berkshire 54 in the Triple Crown Estates neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $949. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Orange County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| West End Flats | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $941 |
| 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 |
| Poplar Place | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,005 |
| Shadowood | The Oak | 1BR,1BA | $1,033 |
| Estes Park - Students Save Up To 10%! | Grove at Estes Park | 1BR,1BA | $1,055 |
| Ashbrook Apartments | 1b/1b Edgemont | 1BR,1BA | $1,067 |
| Royal Park - Students save up to 10%! | Barnes | 1BR,1BA | $1,080 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Orange County, NC
As of March 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Orange County area is the $1.36 price per square foot 3AR Model at Heritage Apartments in the in the Kenion Grove neighborhood starting from $1,691. The second greatest value Orange County 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 Orange County apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Heritage Apartments | 3AR | 3BR,2BA | $1.36 |
| Shortbread Lofts | C1 | 3BR,3BA | $0.94 |
| The Apartments at Midtown 501 | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $1.39 |
| Ashbury Square Apartments | Two Bedroom Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.27 |
| Laurel Ridge Apartments | Rosemary | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.35 |
| Booker Creek - Students save up to 10%! | Serenity at Booker Creek | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.40 |
| West Village Apartments | Three Bedroom Classic | 3BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| Carolina - Students save up to 10%! | Hatteras | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.45 |
| Berkshire 54 | Barington | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| Trinity at the Hill | 1B | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Orange County Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Orange County?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Orange County is under $1,080.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Orange County?
The cheapest apartment in Orange County is Berkshire 54 which is listed at $999, while the average apartment in Orange County costs $2,701.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Orange County?
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 407 regular apartments in Orange County 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 Orange County?
Cheap apartments in Orange County have an average cost of $1,266 which is $1,435 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Orange County.
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