1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Chapel Hill, NC (117 Rentals)

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Aura Booth Park
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$1,399 - $2,399

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Base Rent$1,503 - $4,699
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Aura Booth Park

1000 Martin Luther King Jr BlvdChapel Hill, NC 27514
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900 Willow
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$1,549 - $1,883

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Base Rent$1,500 - $4,049
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900 Willow

900 Willow DrChapel Hill, NC 27514
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Aura Fifty4
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$1,490 - $1,863

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Base Rent$1,594 - $3,154
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Aura Fifty4

5580 Farrington RdChapel Hill, NC 27517
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Notting Hill
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$1,412 - $3,029

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Base Rent$1,477 - $3,855
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Notting Hill

100 Drew Hill LnChapel Hill, NC 27514
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Overture Chapel Hill
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$1,657 - $3,605

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Base Rent$1,370 - $3,966
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Overture Chapel Hill

5910 Farrington RdChapel Hill, NC 27517
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Union Chapel Hill
$1,930 - $2,000

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Base Rent$1,295 - $2,000
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Union Chapel Hill

425 Hillsborough StChapel Hill, NC 27514
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$625

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303 Smith Level Rd

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$775

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Base Rent$775
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303 Smith Level Rd, Unit 32

303 Smith Level Rd
Chapel HillNC27516
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Chapel Hill 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: September 12, 2026

There are currently 3170 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Chapel Hill, NC that range in price from $700 to $4,844. Greater Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill East 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 Hill723$1,498$700
Chapel Hill East313$1,676$800
University Place303$1,660$925
Meadowmont300$1,700$800
Northside281$1,688$925
Gimghoul Historic District279$1,694$925
Cameron McCauley278$1,707$925
Estes262$1,712$800
Chapel Hill North177$1,843$1,033
Carolina North150$1,853$1,033

Largest Available Chapel Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Chapel Hill, NC is found at Atlas Blue Hill in the Downing Creek neighborhood and is 1,643 square feet priced from $2,340. The Ramsey in the Govenors Village neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,590 square feet and currently listed start at $950. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Chapel Hill:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Atlas Blue HillA7.TH1,643 Sq Ft$2,340
The Ramsey1BR/1.0BA1,590 Sq Ft$950
Aura Booth Park1 Bed/1 Bath-A5.61,040 Sq Ft$2,064
Berkshire Chapel HillCarmichael1,033 Sq Ft$2,051
Carraway Village2.A51,007 Sq Ft$2,317
The Hartley at Blue HillA1V1,006 Sq Ft$2,013
Chapel Hill NorthTHA1980 Sq Ft$1,668
The Reserve at Meadowmont Apartments and TownhomesOne Bedroom with Sunroom 950 Sq Ft$2,068
The Villages of Chapel HillThe Hampton - One Bedroom Townhome - with WASHE...935 Sq Ft$1,100
The Apartments at Palladian PlaceA3934 Sq Ft$1,752

Cheapest Available Chapel Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of September 12, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Chapel Hill, NC is the Creekview Classic - Call for Availability Model starting from $900 at Crossings @ 501 Apartments in the Downtown Durham neighborhood. The second most affordable Chapel Hill 1 Bedroom is the Barrington R2 Model at Berkshire 54 starting at $910 in the Triple Crown Estates neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Chapel Hill is currently $1,655. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Chapel Hill:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Crossings @ 501 ApartmentsCreekview Classic - Call for Availability$900
Berkshire 54Barrington R2$910
Chateau ApartmentsOne Bedroom$925
The Ramsey1BR/1.0BA$950
Nova Chapel HillRedwood$980
Glen Lennox Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath A$995
Poplar PlaceA1$997
Glenbrook East and WestThe Brightleaf GWII 535$1,030
Estes Park - Students Save Up To 10%!Grove at Estes Park$1,075
The Villages of Chapel HillThe Dover - One Bedroom Townhome$1,076

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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.

Chapel Hill, NC
Population: 60,988

Ranked #618

in US Census Population by City

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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 Apartments 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 $1,655.

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 1,643 square feet unit starting from $2,340 at Atlas 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 849 sq ft.

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