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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Chapel Hill, NC

306 Rentals Available
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Chapel Hill, NC. 306 Rentals Available
Apartments Under $800 Apartments Under $900 Apartments Under $1,000 Apartments Under $1,100 Apartments Under $1,200 Apartments Under $1,300

Apartments Under $800

  • a living room with a couch and a table
    Today

    500 Dupont Circle Road, Durham, NC 27705
    1 BED $768+

Apartments Under $900

  • a living room with a couch and a coffee table
    Today

    201 Bridgefield Place, Durham, NC 27705
    1 BED $886+

Apartments Under $1,000

  • 910 Constitution Drive 1 Apartment for Rent
    Today

    910 Constitution Drive, Durham, NC 27705
    1 BED $920+

Apartments Under $1,100

  • a bedroom with a bed and a dresser and a ceiling fan
    Today

    325 Bridgefield Place, Durham, NC 27705
    1 BED $1,024+
  • a living room with a couch and a chair and a table
    Today

    1000 Smith Level Rd, Carrboro, NC 27510
    STUDIO $1,195
    1 BED $1,045+
    2 BEDS $1,176+
  • a living room with a couch and a tv
    Today

    3611 University Dr, Durham, NC 27707
    1 BED $1,048+
    2 BEDS $1,336+
  • a living room with a couch and a coffee table
    Today

    5011 S. Alston Ave, Durham, NC 27713
    1 BED $1,080
    2 BEDS $1,170
    3 BEDS Ask for pricing

Apartments Under $1,200

  • a living room with white furniture and a fireplace
    Today

    405 Thomas Burke Drive, Hillsborough, NC 27278
    1 BED Ask for pricing
    2 BEDS Ask for pricing
    3 BEDS Ask for pricing
  • a living room with a couch and a ceiling fan
    Today

    1800 Southpoint Crossing Drive, Durham, NC 27713
    1 BED $1,133+
    2 BEDS $1,491+
    3 BEDS $1,845+
  • a living room with white couches and chairs and a television
    Today

    200 Westminster Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
    1 BED $1,139+
    2 BEDS $1,329+
  • an apartment building with cars parked in a parking lot
    Today

    4600 University Drive, Durham, NC 27707
    1 BED $1,176+
    2 BEDS $1,408+
  • a living room with black leather couches and a coffee table
    Today

    501 Audubon Lake Drive, Durham, NC 27713
    1 BED $1,176+
    2 BEDS $1,434+
    3 BEDS $1,623+
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  • a living room with a couch and a tv
    Today

    5140 Copper Ridge Dr, Durham, NC 27707
    1 BED $1,180+
    2 BEDS $1,420+
    3 BEDS $1,615+
  • a living room with a red accent wall and a gray couch
    Today

    1801 Williamsburg Rd Apt 30G, Durham, NC 27707
    1 BED $1,185+
    2 BEDS $1,460+

Apartments Under $1,300

  • a living room with a couch and a ceiling fan
    Today

    100 Drew Hill Lane, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
    1 BED $1,226+
    2 BEDS $1,504+
    3 BEDS $1,736+
  • a kitchen with white cabinets and stainless steel appliances and a washer and dryer
    Today

    1901 Morehead Avenue, Durham, NC 27707
    1 BED $1,250
  • a living room with couches and chairs and a fireplace
    Today

    2701 Homestead Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
    1 BED $1,254+
    2 BEDS $1,358+
  • a living room with a couch and a table
    Today

    6123 Farrington Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
    1 BED $1,264+
    2 BEDS $1,531+
    3 BEDS $1,725+
  • a living room and a kitchen with a counter top
    Today

    710 S. Lasalle Street, Durham, NC 27705
    1 BED $1,267+
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  • a living room and dining room with a couch and a table
    Today

    6201 Pine Glen Trl., Durham, NC 27713
    2 BEDS $1,267
    3 BEDS $1,433
  • a living room with a white couch and a red chair
    Today

    140 Hamilton Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
    1 BED $1,294+
    2 BEDS $1,362+
    3 BEDS $1,650+
  • Fully Equipped Kitchen at Link Apartments® Calyx, Chapel Hill a bedroom with a bed and a ceiling fan at Link Apartments® Calyx, Chapel Hill, 27517
    Today

    55 Maxwell Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
    Available
    STUDIO $1,325+
    1 BED $1,426+
    2 BEDS $2,182+
    Fully Equipped Kitchen at Link Apartments® Calyx, Chapel Hill a bedroom with a bed and a ceiling fan at Link Apartments® Calyx, Chapel Hill, 27517 a large swimming pool in front of an apartment building at Link Apartments® Calyx, North Carolina, 27517 a home gym with a ceiling fan and a rack of dumbbells at Link Apartments® Calyx, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
    Overview

    Start afresh at Link Apartments Calyx ® – a new gem on 55 Maxell Road. With elegant interiors, vibrant leisure nooks, and sought-after services, our apartments in Chapel Hill are tailored to be as unique as you are. Plus, our location at the intersection of Fordham Blvd. and Raleigh Rd. and near multiple GoTriangle bus lines ensures that no destination is too far from home. Our new apartments in Chapel Hill meet the National Green Building Standards and offer everything you need – and everything you desire. Whether you want to stay in or head outdoors, you have a plethora of shared areas to spend time in, including a saltwater pool with grills and a modern fitness center for cardio, strength, spin, and HIIT. What’s more, we offer EV charging stations, bike and vehicle storage, and many other practical facilities that will ease your routine. Don’t miss out on claiming the lifestyle you deserve – call us today to schedule a tour!

    Amenities
    • Pool
    • Patio/Balcony
    • Garage
    • High Speed Internet
  • a living room with a couch and a ceiling fan
    Today

    135 Ballentrae Court, Fearrington, NC 27312
    STUDIO $1,440+
    1 BED $1,580+
    2 BEDS $1,875+
  • a living room with a couch and a table in front of a kitchen
    Today

    100 Brandon Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
    1 BED $1,477+
    2 BEDS $2,213+
  • a living room with a couch and a coffee table
    Today

    1300 Fordham Blvd, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
    STUDIO $1,620+
    1 BED $1,790+
    2 BEDS Ask for pricing
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Getting around in Chapel Hill, NC

3 /100
Car-Dependent
29 /100
Somewhat Bikeable
Walk Score®: 3, Bike Score®: 29

Frequently asked questions

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

The price range of a cheap apartment is between $1,128 and $5,886.

How many cheap rentals are available in Chapel Hill, NC on RentCafe?

There are 32 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Chapel Hill, NC were last updated on 10 Apr 2026.

What is the average size of a cheap apartment in Chapel Hill, NC?

The average Chapel Hill, NC cheap apartment size is 909 sq. ft.

What are the advantages of renting a cheap apartment in Chapel Hill, NC?

Cheap apartments in Chapel Hill, NC are usually less expensive, smaller, and easier to maintain. They also come with lower utility costs.

What are the downsides of renting a cheap apartment in Chapel Hill, NC?

A cheap apartment in Chapel Hill, NC offers little storage space and fewer amenities compared to other apartments.

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Looking for a cheap apartment for rent in Chapel Hill, NC? With RentCafe, finding an affordable apartment in Chapel Hill, NC has never been easier. We feature 306 low-priced rentals directly from property managers, with rents lower than the Chapel Hill, NC average. What is a cheap rent in Chapel Hill, NC? The average apartment rent in Chapel Hill is $1,736 per month so any rental south of $1,389 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, Chapel Hill, NC rents go as low as $768/mo.

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