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Trustee Corner
Studio Apartments

Trustee Corner

115 N Merritt Mill RdChapel Hill, NC 27516

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Kerley Gardens
2 Bedroom Apartments

Kerley Gardens

5214-5222 Kerley RdDurham, NC 27705
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Elmwood Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Elmwood Apartments

610-618 E Oakwood StMebane, NC 27302
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Poplar Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Poplar Place

605 Jones Ferry RdCarrboro, NC 27510
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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
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Chapel View

2701 Homestead RdChapel Hill, NC 27516
property at 8 Shepherd Ln

$1,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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8 Shepherd Ln

Chapel HillNC27514

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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 Shadowood in the Triple Crown Estates neighborhood priced from $927. Chateau Apartments in the Triple Crown Estates neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $949. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Orange County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
ShadowoodThe Oak1BR,1BA$927
Chateau ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath Garden1BR,1BA$949
Berkshire 54Cranwell R22BR,1BA$949
The Villages of Chapel HillThe Brighton - Cozy Studio Apartment HomeStudio,1BA$958
West End Flats2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$979
Carolina Spring Senior ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$999
Poplar PlaceA11BR,1BA$1,010
Ashbrook Apartments1b/1b Edgemont1BR,1BA$1,035
Patriots PointeEvergreen1BR,1BA$1,046
Autumn WoodsA11BR,1BA$1,048

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Orange County, NC

As of January 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Orange County 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 Orange County apartment is the B2 Model at Cadence at Cates Creek starting at $1,395 with a $1.26 price per square foot in the Kenion Grove neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Orange County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Shortbread LoftsC13BR,3BA$0.94
Cadence at Cates CreekB22BR,2BA$1.26
Ashbrook Apartments2b/2b Georgetown A2BR,2BA$1.44
Rock Creek ApartmentsSycamore2BR,2BA$1.40
Poplar PlaceB12BR,1BA$1.37
Chapel ViewThe Carolina2BR,2BA$1.44
Carolina - Students save up to 10%!Hatteras2BR,1.5BA$1.47
River View2B2BR,2BA$1.44
Patriots PointeEvergreen1BR,1BA$1.34
Laurel Ridge ApartmentsLaurel1BR,1BA$1.45

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Orange County Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Orange County?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Orange County is at The Villages of Chapel Hill listed at $958.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Orange County Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Orange County Apartment is $927 at Shadowood.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Orange County Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Orange County is starting from $949 at Berkshire 54.

What is the most affordable Orange County Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Orange County Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Pinewood Station and starts from $1,549.

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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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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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