Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Clearwater Lake Neighborhood of Chapel Hill, NC from $700 (21 Rentals)

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Trustee Corner
Studio Apartments

Trustee Corner

115 N Merritt Mill RdChapel Hill, NC 27516
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Poplar Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Poplar Place

605 Jones Ferry RdCarrboro, NC 27510
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Clearwater Lake, Chapel Hill, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Clearwater Lake Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Clearwater Lake area of Durham, NC is a 2 Beds unit found at Berkshire 54 priced from $949. The Villages of Chapel Hill has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $958. Here are the most affordable Clearwater Lake apartments for rent in Durham, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Berkshire 54Cranwell R22BR,1BA$949
The Villages of Chapel HillS1Studio,1BA$958
Poplar PlaceA11BR,1BA$1,014
Carolina Springs ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,048
West End Flats2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1,069

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Clearwater Lake, NC

As of April 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Clearwater Lake area is the $1.27 price per square foot 2b/2b Longwood A Model at Ashbrook Apartments in the in the Triple Crown Estates neighborhood starting from $1,334. The second greatest value Clearwater Lake apartment is the B1 Model at Poplar Place starting at $1,224 with a $1.31 price per square foot in the Triple Crown Estates neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Clearwater Lake apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Ashbrook Apartments2b/2b Longwood A2BR,2BA$1.27
Poplar PlaceB12BR,1BA$1.31
Carolina - Students save up to 10%!Hatteras2BR,1.5BA$1.52
106 Fidelity/109 W Poplar2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.61
Glen Lennox Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath B2BR,1BA$1.59
Collins Crossingb20b2BR,2BA$1.53
Berkshire 54Barington1BR,1BA$1.33
Laurel Ridge ApartmentsLaurel1BR,1BA$1.40
Chateau Apartments1x1 Renovated1BR,1BA$1.58
Kingswood - Students save up to 10%!Tar Heel2BR,1BA$1.65

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Clearwater Lake, Chapel Hill, NC

Ranked #6

Among neighborhoods in Chapel Hill, NC for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Clearwater Lake, Chapel Hill, and the greater Durham area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and proximity to parks, pet-friendly features, places that make kids happy, proximity to transit, and more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Clearwater Lake Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Clearwater Lake?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Clearwater Lake is under $1,135.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Clearwater Lake?

The cheapest apartment in Clearwater Lake is Poplar Place which is listed at $1,014, while the average apartment in Clearwater Lake costs $1,760.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Clearwater Lake?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 52 regular apartments in Clearwater Lake that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Clearwater Lake?

Cheap apartments in Clearwater Lake have an average cost of $583 which is $1,177 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Clearwater Lake.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

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How Your Move-In Inspection Can Protect Your Security Deposit

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