Cheap Homes for Rent in Orange County, NC from $600 (16 Rentals)

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property at 303 Smith Level Rd

$600

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$600

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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303 Smith Level Rd, Unit C11

303 Smith Level Rd
Chapel HillNC27516
property at 303 Smith Level Rd

$750

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$750

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$750

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

303 Smith Level Rd, Unit D24

303 Smith Level Rd
Chapel HillNC27516

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property at 8 Shepherd Ln

$1,095

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$1,095

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$1,095

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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8 Shepherd Ln

Chapel HillNC27514

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property at 7 Shepherd Ln

$1,095

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$1,095

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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7 Shepherd Ln, Unit 1

7 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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
West End Flats1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$941
Berkshire 54Cranwell R22BR,1BA$949
The Villages of Chapel HillThe Brighton - Cozy Studio Apartment HomeStudio,1BA$958
Carolina Spring Senior ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$999
Poplar PlaceA11BR,1BA$1,005

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Heritage Apartments3AR3BR,2BA$1.36
Shortbread LoftsC13BR,3BA$0.94
The Apartments at Midtown 501C13BR,2BA$1.39
Ashbury Square ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.27
Laurel Ridge ApartmentsRosemary2BR,1.5BA$1.35
Booker Creek - Students save up to 10%!Serenity at Booker Creek2BR,1.5BA$1.40
West Village ApartmentsThree Bedroom Classic3BR,1BA$1.37
Carolina - Students save up to 10%!Hatteras2BR,1.5BA$1.45
Berkshire 54Barington1BR,1BA$1.33
Trinity at the Hill1B1BR,1BA$1.40

Frequently Asked Questions about Orange County

What type of rentals are currently available in Orange County?

There are currently 175 Apartments for Rent in Orange County, NC with pricing that ranges from $800 to $8,564. There are also 100 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Orange County ranging from $600 to $4,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Orange County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Orange County ranges from $600 to $4,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,278.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Orange County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Orange County range from $1,110 to $8,564, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,630 to $4,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,700 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,095.

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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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