303 Smith Level Rd, Unit C-34
303 Smith Level Rd
Chapel HillNC27516
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Clearwater Lake Neighborhood of Chapel Hill, NC from $700 (29 Rentals)
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303 Smith Level Rd, Unit B14
303 Smith Level Rd
Chapel HillNC27516
303 Smith Level Rd, Unit D24-B
303 Smith Level Rd
Chapel HillNC27516
130 S Estes Dr, Unit E5
130 S Estes Dr
Chapel HillNC27514
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Laurel Ridge Apartments
1100 W Highway 54 BypChapel Hill, NC 27516
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from $1,1741 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Glen Lennox Apartments
140 Hamilton RdChapel Hill, NC 27517
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from $1,214Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Link Apartments® Calyx
55 Maxwell RdChapel Hill, NC 27517
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from $1,3001 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Kingswood - Students save up to 10%!
1105 Highway 54 BypassChapel Hill, NC 27516
303 Smith Level Rd
Chapel HillNC27516
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130 S Estes Dr
Chapel HillNC27514
20 Davie Cir
Chapel HillNC27514
529 Hillsborough St
Chapel HillNC27514
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The Villages of Chapel Hill
500 Smith Level RdCarrboro, NC 27510
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from $9991 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Carolina Spring Senior Apartments
600 W Poplar AveCarrboro, NC 27510
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from $1,0851 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 19
Rock Creek Apartments
100 Rock Haven RdCarrboro, NC 27510
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from $1,0931 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
West End Flats
200 N Carolina HwyCarrboro, NC 27510
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River View
201 Westbrook DrCarrboro, NC 27510
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University Lake
200 Barnes StCarrboro, NC 27510
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from $1,1451 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Royal Park - Students save up to 10%!
501 Highway 54Carrboro, NC 27510
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Estes Park - Students save up to 10%!
306 Estes DrCarrboro, NC 27510
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Ridgewood - Students save up to 10%!
404 Jones Ferry RdCarrboro, NC 27510
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from $1,2521 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Trinity at the Hill
180 BPW Club RdCarrboro, NC 27510
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from $1,2532 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Collins Crossing
501 Jones Ferry RdCarrboro, NC 27510
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from $1,2651 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Bridges at Chapel Hill
142 BPW Club RdCarrboro, NC 27510
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Autumn Woods
222 Old Fayetteville RdCarrboro, NC 27510
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Clearwater Lake, Chapel Hill, NC Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Clearwater Lake?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clearwater Lake Studio Apartments | $1,473 | $958 | $1,892 |
| Clearwater Lake 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,530 | $999 | $4,980 |
| Clearwater Lake 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,784 | $1,070 | $5,447 |
| Clearwater Lake 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,144 | $1,035 | $10,000+ |
| Clearwater Lake 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,501 | $1,225 | $2,600 |
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Cheapest Available Clearwater Lake Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Clearwater Lake area of Durham, NC is a Studio unit found at The Villages of Chapel Hill priced from $958. Poplar Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $959. Here are the most affordable Clearwater Lake apartments for rent in Durham, NC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Villages of Chapel Hill | S1 | Studio,1BA | $958 |
| Poplar Place | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $959 |
| Carolina Spring Senior Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Berkshire 54 | Barington | 1BR,1BA | $1,086 |
| West End Flats | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,093 |
| Laurel Ridge Apartments | Laurel | 1BR,1BA | $1,095 |
| Chateau Apartments | One Bedroom One Bath Garden | 1BR,1BA | $1,105 |
| Royal Park - Students save up to 10%! | Barnes | 1BR,1BA | $1,145 |
| Estes Park - Students save up to 10%! | Grove at Estes Park | 1BR,1BA | $1,145 |
| Ridgewood - Students save up to 10%! | Melrose | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Clearwater Lake, NC
As of May 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Clearwater Lake area is the $1.37 price per square foot B2 Model at Poplar Place in the in the Triple Crown Estates neighborhood starting from $1,391. The second greatest value Clearwater Lake apartment is the Hatteras Model at Carolina - Students save up to 10%! starting at $1,370 with a $1.49 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poplar Place | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.37 |
| Carolina - Students save up to 10%! | Hatteras | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.49 |
| 106 Fidelity/109 W Poplar | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| Collins Crossing | b20b | 2BR,2BA | $1.53 |
| Berkshire 54 | Barington | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| Laurel Ridge Apartments | Laurel | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| Bridges at Chapel Hill | A2AR | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
| Chateau Apartments | 1x1 Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1.45 |
| Kingswood - Students save up to 10%! | Tar Heel | 2BR,1BA | $1.66 |
| The Villages of Chapel Hill | S1 | Studio ,1BA | $1.67 |
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Best Local Schools in Clearwater Lake, Chapel Hill, NC
Phoenix Academy High
Chapel Hill-Carrboro City School District
Public School - Grades 8-12 (25)
3 out of 10
Grey Culbreth Middle School
Chapel Hill-Carrboro City School District
Public School - Grades 6-8 (656)
3 out of 10
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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 $1,150.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Clearwater Lake?
The cheapest apartment in Clearwater Lake is Poplar Place which is listed at $959, while the average apartment in Clearwater Lake costs $1,796.
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 54 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 $810 which is $986 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Clearwater Lake.
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