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Greenbridge
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Greenbridge

601 W Rosemary StChapel Hill, NC 27516
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441-445 McCauley St
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441-445 McCauley St

441-445 McCauley StChapel Hill, NC 27516
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Homestead Gardens
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Homestead Gardens

2200 Homestead RdChapel Hill, NC 27516
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1100 Columbia
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1100 Columbia

1150 S Columbia StChapel Hill, NC 27514
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The Acadia
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The Acadia

5608 Crescent DrChapel Hill, NC 27517
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Chapel Hill 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: January 18, 2026

There are currently 2183 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Chapel Hill, NC that range in price from $864 to $3,688. Greater Chapel Hill, Meadowmont and University Place are the neighborhoods that currently have the most 1 Bedroom availability. Here is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Chapel Hill with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Greater Chapel Hill684$1,539$864
Meadowmont207$1,700$995
University Place175$1,700$995
Northside171$1,702$949
Chapel Hill East169$1,710$975
Cameron McCauley165$1,705$949
Gimghoul Historic District155$1,718$995
Estes137$1,720$975
Chapel Hill North85$1,720$995
UNC Chapel Hill81$1,450$975

Largest Available Chapel Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Chapel Hill, NC is found at The Hartley at Blue Hill in the Downing Creek neighborhood and is 1,114 square feet priced from $2,140. Aura Booth Park in the Triple Crown Estates neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,040 square feet and currently listed start at $1,960. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Chapel Hill:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
The Hartley at Blue HillA1Y1,114 Sq Ft$2,140
Aura Booth Park1 Bed/1 Bath-A5.61,040 Sq Ft$1,960
Environs Lofts at East 54Chatham1,021 Sq Ft$2,199
The Apartments at Palladian PlaceA2-2987 Sq Ft$1,505
Cosgrove HillA1 Sunroom985 Sq Ft$1,852
The Reserve at Meadowmont Apartments and TownhomesOne Bedroom with Sunroom 950 Sq Ft$1,735
The Morgan at Chapel HillA3939 Sq Ft$1,621
The Villages of Chapel HillThe Hampton - One Bedroom Townhome - with WASHE...935 Sq Ft$1,282
The Bailey ApartmentsA2 - Renovated934 Sq Ft$1,226
Solano at Chapel HillA4932 Sq Ft$1,645

Cheapest Available Chapel Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of January 18, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Chapel Hill, NC is the 1x1 Creekview Classic- Call for Availability Model starting from $900 at Crossings @ 501 in the Downtown Durham neighborhood. The second most affordable Chapel Hill 1 Bedroom is the The Oak Model at Shadowood starting at $927 in the Triple Crown Estates neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Chapel Hill is currently $1,590. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Chapel Hill:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Crossings @ 5011x1 Creekview Classic- Call for Availability$900
ShadowoodThe Oak$927
Glenbrook East and WestThe Brightleaf GWII 535$942
Chateau ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath Garden$949
West End Flats1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom$996
Carolina Spring Senior ApartmentsOne Bedroom$999
Poplar PlaceA1$1,010
Ashbrook Apartments1b/1b Edgemont$1,035
Autumn WoodsA1$1,048
Nova Chapel HillRedwood$1,065

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Chapel Hill Overview

Chapel Hill is the 16th-largest city in the state of North Carolina, with a population of over a half-million residents. It is one of the three cities that make up the Research Triangle, Durham and Raleigh are the other two cities. In 1959 the three cities were named the Research Triangle Park because of the park between Durham and Raleigh.

Why live in Chapel Hill, NC?

Chapel Hill has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country and it is staying steady, because of the jobs related to the Research Triangle. Although it is a college town, it is filled with elegant small shops and restaurants, beautiful parks, and provides an upscale feel to its surroundings. Because Chapel Hill is surrounded by mountains, residents will experience a milder summer heat and cooler winter days. But the residential areas are settled on large woodsy lots which makes residents feel like they are living at a luxury resort.

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Chapel Hill Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Chapel Hill with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Chapel Hill is at Crossings @ 501 listed at $900.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Chapel Hill Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Chapel Hill is $1,590.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Chapel Hill Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Chapel Hill is a 1,114 square feet unit starting from $2,140 at The Hartley at Blue Hill.

What is the average size for Chapel Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Chapel Hill is currently 415 sq ft.

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