Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer Chapel Hill Neighborhood of Chapel Hill, NC from $400 (33 Rentals)

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Trustee Corner
Studio Apartments

Trustee Corner

115 N Merritt Mill RdChapel Hill, NC 27516
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Kerley Gardens
2 Bedroom Apartments

Kerley Gardens

5214-5222 Kerley RdDurham, NC 27705
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Poplar Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Poplar Place

605 Jones Ferry RdCarrboro, NC 27510
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Outer Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Outer Chapel Hill Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Outer Chapel Hill area of Durham, NC is a 4 Beds unit found at Chapel Ridge priced from $859. Berkshire 54 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $949. Here are the most affordable Outer Chapel Hill apartments for rent in Durham, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Chapel Ridge4 BEDROOM, 4 BATH - RENOVATED4BR,4BA$859
Berkshire 54Cranwell R22BR,1BA$949
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
Crosstown at Chapel Hill1A Renovation 21BR,1BA$1,100
Chateau ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath Garden1BR,1BA$1,105
Estes Park - Students save up to 10%!Grove at Estes Park1BR,1BA$1,115

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer Chapel Hill, NC

As of April 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Outer Chapel Hill area is the $1.32 price per square foot Two Bedroom 2 Bath - 1,066 sqft Model at Carden Place Apartment Homes in the in the Fieldstone Farms neighborhood starting from $1,405. The second greatest value Outer Chapel Hill apartment is the 2b/2b Longwood A Model at Ashbrook Apartments starting at $1,331 with a $1.27 price per square foot in the Triple Crown Estates neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Outer Chapel Hill apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Carden Place Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom 2 Bath - 1,066 sqft2BR,2BA$1.32
Ashbrook Apartments2b/2b Longwood A2BR,2BA$1.27
Booker Creek - Students save up to 10%!Serenity at Booker Creek2BR,1.5BA$1.50
LYV Chapel HillB22BR,2BA$1.38
Poplar PlaceB12BR,1BA$1.31
Carolina - Students save up to 10%!Hatteras2BR,1.5BA$1.52
Patriots PointeEvergreen1BR,1BA$1.47
Avana 55TwelveA21BR,1BA$1.39
Berkshire 54Barington1BR,1BA$1.33
Laurel Ridge ApartmentsLaurel1BR,1BA$1.40

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in cities and towns across the United States including Outer Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, and the greater Durham area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury housing options, features that make it easier to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, and more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Outer Chapel Hill Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Outer Chapel Hill?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Outer Chapel Hill is under $1,115.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Outer Chapel Hill?

The cheapest apartment in Outer Chapel Hill is Poplar Place which is listed at $1,014, while the average apartment in Outer Chapel Hill costs $1,983.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Outer Chapel Hill?

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 291 regular apartments in Outer Chapel Hill 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 Outer Chapel Hill?

Cheap apartments in Outer Chapel Hill have an average cost of $708 which is $1,275 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer Chapel Hill.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords & Tenants

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

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Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

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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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