1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Chapel Hill, NC (115 Rentals)

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Aura Booth Park
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$1,545 - $2,399
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Aura Booth Park

1000 Martin Luther King Jr BlvdChapel Hill, NC 27514
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Aura Fifty4
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$1,390 - $1,874
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$1,494 - $3,204
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Aura Fifty4

5580 Farrington RdChapel Hill, NC 27517
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Shadowood
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$928 - $2,155
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Shadowood

110 Piney Mountain RdChapel Hill, NC 27514
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Notting Hill
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$1,337 - $1,417
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Notting Hill

100 Drew Hill LnChapel Hill, NC 27514
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Union Chapel Hill
$1,930 - $2,025
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Union Chapel Hill

425 Hillsborough StChapel Hill, NC 27514
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303 Smith Level Rd

Chapel HillNC27516

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$735

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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303 Smith Level Rd, Unit D24 - C

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: June 13, 2026

There are currently 3137 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Chapel Hill, NC that range in price from $843 to $5,149. 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 Hill742$1,586$843
Chapel Hill East307$1,733$965
University Place300$1,713$965
Meadowmont296$1,744$965
Gimghoul Historic District289$1,731$965
Northside280$1,739$936
Cameron McCauley278$1,740$936
Estes269$1,745$1,044
Chapel Hill North131$1,843$1,044
Carolina North126$1,843$936

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 $2,625. The Hartley at Blue Hill has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,042 square feet and currently listed start at $1,964. 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$2,625
The Hartley at Blue HillA1W1,042 Sq Ft$1,964
Aura Booth Park1 Bed/1 Bath-A5.61,040 Sq Ft$2,064
Berkshire Chapel HillCarmichael1,033 Sq FtCall for Rates
Carraway VillageA51,009 Sq Ft$2,177
The Morgan at Chapel HillA3939 Sq Ft$1,680
The Villages of Chapel HillThe Hampton - One Bedroom Townhome - with WASHE...935 Sq Ft$1,100
The Bailey ApartmentsA2 - Renovated934 Sq Ft$1,586
The Apartments at Palladian PlaceA3934 Sq Ft$1,791
Solano at Chapel HillA4932 Sq Ft$1,635

Cheapest Available Chapel Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of June 13, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Chapel Hill, NC is the The Oak Model starting from $928 at Shadowood in the Triple Crown Estates neighborhood. The second most affordable Chapel Hill 1 Bedroom is the One Bedroom Model at Chateau Apartments starting at $949 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Chapel Hill is currently $1,704. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Chapel Hill:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
ShadowoodThe Oak$928
Chateau ApartmentsOne Bedroom$949
Crossings @ 501 ApartmentsCreekview Semi-Upgraded$950
Glenbrook East and WestThe Brightleaf GWII 535$999
Carolina Spring Senior ApartmentsOne Bedroom$999
Nova Chapel HillRedwood$1,025
Estes Park - Students Save Up To 10%!Grove at Estes Park$1,060
The Villages of Chapel HillThe Dover - One Bedroom Townhome$1,076
Sunstone ApartmentsThe Opal$1,080
River View1A$1,099

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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 Shadowood listed at $928.

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 $1,704.

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 $2,625 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 512 sq ft.

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