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Chapel HillNC27514
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Cheapest Available Orange County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Orange County, NC is a 4 Beds unit found at Chapel Ridge in the Triple Crown Estates neighborhood priced from $859. 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
Chapel Ridge4 BEDROOM, 4 BATH - RENOVATED4BR,4BA$859
The Villages of Chapel HillS1Studio,1BA$958
Poplar PlaceA11BR,1BA$959
Carolina Spring Senior ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$999
Berkshire 54Barington1BR,1BA$1,086

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Orange County, NC

As of May 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Orange County area is the $1.53 price per square foot Serenity at Booker Creek Model at Booker Creek - Students save up to 10%! in the in the Marena Place neighborhood starting from $1,580. The second greatest value Orange County apartment is the B2 Model at Poplar Place starting at $1,391 with a $1.37 price per square foot in the Triple Crown Estates 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.
Booker Creek - Students save up to 10%!Serenity at Booker Creek2BR,1.5BA$1.53
Poplar PlaceB22BR,2BA$1.37
Pinewood StationB1-Renovated2BR,1BA$1.41
The Apartments at Midtown 501A11BR,1BA$1.46
Carolina - Students save up to 10%!Hatteras2BR,1.5BA$1.49
Collins Crossingb20b2BR,2BA$1.53
Berkshire 54Barington1BR,1BA$1.33
Laurel Ridge ApartmentsLaurel1BR,1BA$1.36
Chateau Apartments1x1 Renovated1BR,1BA$1.45
West Village ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Gold2BR,1BA$1.47

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 $550 to $10,287. There are also 78 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Orange County ranging from $600 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 $600 to $6,950 with an average monthly rent of $2,936.

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 $1,035 to $10,287, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,450 to $3,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $600 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $859.

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