Cheap Homes for Rent in Orange County, NC from $500 (9 Rentals)

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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
Carolina Spring Senior ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Orange County, NC

As of July 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Orange County area is the $1.48 price per square foot c20a Model at Collins Crossing in the in the Triple Crown Estates neighborhood starting from $1,700. The second greatest value Orange County apartment is the A1 Model at The Apartments at Midtown 501 starting at $1,350 with a $1.46 price per square foot in the Sayward Drive 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.
Collins Crossingc20a3BR,2BA$1.48
The Apartments at Midtown 501A11BR,1BA$1.46
Laurel Ridge ApartmentsColumbia2BR,1BA$1.35
Carolina - Students save up to 10%!Hatteras2BR,1.5BA$1.49
Patriots PointeCedar1BR,1BA$1.41
ShadowoodThe Magnolia2BR,1.5BA$1.50
West End Flats2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.28
Berkshire 54Barrington - Renovated1BR,1BA$1.44
Chateau Apartments - New1x1 Renovated1BR,1BA$1.31
Trinity at the Hill1A1BR,1BA$1.42

Frequently Asked Questions about Orange County

What type of rentals are currently available in Orange County?

There are currently 164 Apartments for Rent in Orange County, NC with pricing that ranges from $949 to $9,050. There are also 78 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Orange County ranging from $550 to $6,950.

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 $550 to $6,950 with an average monthly rent of $3,043.

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 $1,290 to $9,050, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,525 to $4,495. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,750 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,400.

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