
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Orange County, NC from $400 (92 Rentals)
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303 Smith Level Rd

303 Smith Level Rd, Unit E23

Room in House on Bedrock Rd

303 Smith Level Rd, Unit 32

303 Smith Level Rd, Unit D24 - C

Room in Townhome on Philip's Square

Trinity Court Apartments

West End Flats

Chateau Apartments
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The Villages of Chapel Hill

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Sunstone Apartments

Carolina Spring Senior Apartments

135 Kingsbury Dr

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Shadowood

Trinity at the Hill

Estes Park - Students Save Up To 10%!

Royal Park - Students save up to 10%!

University Lake

River View
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Ashbury Square Apartments

Glen Lennox North

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Pinewood Station

PineGate - Students save up to 10%!

Rock Creek Apartments

Sagebrook of Chapel Hill

Laurel Ridge Apartments

Ridgewood - Students save up to 10%!

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Heritage Apartments

Link Apartments® Calyx
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Bridges at Chapel Hill

The Apartments at Midtown 501

106 Pleasant Dr

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Collins Crossing

Kingswood - Students save up to 10%!

114 Wild Primrose Ln

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1515 Partridgeberry Rd, Unit B

255 Daye St

104 Daphine Dr

Carolina - Students save up to 10%!
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Cadence at Cates Creek

Ashbrook Apartments

Bell Chapel Hill

Link Apartments® Linden

Booker Creek - Students save up to 10%!

1416 Old Lystra Rd, Unit 3

178 W Braxton Foushee St, Unit A

104 Friar Ln

1900 Old NC 10

109 W Poplar Ave
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Orange County, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Orange County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orange County Studio Apartments | $1,554 | $958 | $3,278 |
| Orange County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,691 | $936 | $3,688 |
| Orange County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,990 | $884 | $5,614 |
| Orange County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,135 | $1,129 | $8,909 |
| Orange County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,574 | $1,140 | $7,236 |
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Cheapest Available Orange County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Orange County, NC is a 2 Beds unit found at Trinity Court Apartments in the Triple Crown Estates neighborhood priced from $884. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Court Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $884 |
| Chateau Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,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 |
| Shadowood | The Oak | 1BR,1BA | $1,007 |
| Sunstone Apartments | The Opal | 1BR,1BA | $1,027 |
| Estes Park - Students Save Up To 10%! | Grove at Estes Park | 1BR,1BA | $1,065 |
| Berkshire 54 | Cranwell R | 2BR,1BA | $1,084 |
| Royal Park - Students save up to 10%! | Barnes | 1BR,1BA | $1,105 |
| West End Flats | 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1,109 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Orange County, NC
As of June 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Orange County area is the $1.46 price per square foot B5 Model at Cosgrove Hill in the in the South Durham neighborhood starting from $2,007. The second greatest value Orange County apartment is the B1R Model at Autumn Woods starting at $1,568 with a $1.40 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cosgrove Hill | B5 | 2BR,2BA | $1.46 |
| Autumn Woods | B1R | 2BR,2BA | $1.40 |
| Booker Creek - Students save up to 10%! | Serenity Townhome | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.44 |
| Trinity at the Hill | 2A | 2BR,2BA | $1.26 |
| The Apartments at Midtown 501 | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| Carolina - Students save up to 10%! | Hatteras | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.43 |
| Berkshire 54 | Cranwell R | 2BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| West End Flats | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| Laurel Ridge Apartments | Laurel | 1BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| Chateau Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
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 $949 at Chateau Apartments.
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 $884 at Trinity Court Apartments.
What is the most affordable Orange County Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Orange County Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Trinity Court Apartments and starts from $1,129.
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