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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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Timber Hollow
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Timber Hollow

101 Timber Hollow CtChapel Hill, NC 27514
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Poplar Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Poplar Place

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

Chapel View

2701 Homestead RdChapel Hill, NC 27516
property at 400 Davie Rd

400 Davie Rd

CarrboroNC27510
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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 Chateau Apartments - New in the Triple Crown Estates neighborhood priced from $949. The Villages of Chapel Hill in the Lafayette neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $958. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Orange County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Chateau Apartments - NewOne Bedroom One Bath Garden1BR,1BA$949
The Villages of Chapel HillS1Studio,1BA$958
Estes Park - Students save up to 10%!Grove at Estes Park1BR,1BA$995
Carolina Spring Senior ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$999
ShadowoodThe Oak1BR,1BA$1,042
West End Flats2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1,044
Royal Park - Students save up to 10%!Barnes1BR,1BA$1,110
Bellevue Mill ApartmentsM-S1BR,1BA$1,125
Ashbury Square ApartmentsStudio UpstairsStudio,1BA$1,140
Pinewood Station Apartments and TownhomesA31BR,1BA$1,143

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Orange County, NC

As of July 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Orange County area is the $1.32 price per square foot Lenox - Renovated Model at Berkshire 54 in the in the Triple Crown Estates neighborhood starting from $1,376. The second greatest value Orange County apartment is the Serenity at Booker Creek Model at Booker Creek - Students save up to 10%! starting at $1,595 with a $1.55 price per square foot in the Marena Place 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.
Berkshire 54Lenox - Renovated2BR,1BA$1.32
Booker Creek - Students save up to 10%!Serenity at Booker Creek2BR,1.5BA$1.55
The Apartments at Midtown 501A11BR,1BA$1.46
West Village ApartmentsThree Bedroom Classic3BR,1BA$1.41
Laurel Ridge ApartmentsColumbia2BR,1BA$1.35
Carolina - Students save up to 10%!Hatteras2BR,1.5BA$1.49
Patriots PointeCedar1BR,1BA$1.41
Collins Crossingb20b2BR,2BA$1.53
West End Flats2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.32
Chateau Apartments - New1x1 Renovated1BR,1BA$1.31

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 - New.

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 $1,044 at West End Flats.

What is the most affordable Orange County Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Orange County Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at West Village Apartments and starts from $1,245.

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