Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lafayette Neighborhood of Chapel Hill, NC from $700 (26 Rentals)

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123 Barclay Rd

Chapel HillNC27516
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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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Lafayette, Chapel Hill, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Lafayette Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lafayette 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 $1,014. Here are the most affordable Lafayette apartments for rent in Durham, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Villages of Chapel HillS1Studio,1BA$958
Poplar PlaceA11BR,1BA$1,014
Carolina Springs ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,048
ShadowoodThe Oak1BR,1BA$1,060
West End Flats2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1,069
Berkshire 54Cranwell R2BR,1BA$1,084
Chateau ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath Garden1BR,1BA$1,105
Estes Park - Students save up to 10%!Grove at Estes Park1BR,1BA$1,115
Laurel Ridge ApartmentsLaurel1BR,1BA$1,125
Royal Park - Students save up to 10%!Barnes1BR,1BA$1,125

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lafayette, NC

As of April 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lafayette 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 Lafayette 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 Lafayette 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
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
The Villages of Chapel HillS1Studio ,1BA$1.67

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Lafayette, Chapel Hill, NC

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across North Carolina, including Chapel Hill. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendly amenities, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lafayette Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Lafayette Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Lafayette Apartment is $1,014 at Poplar Place.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Lafayette Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Lafayette is starting from $949 at Berkshire 54.

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