1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Chapel Hill, NC (105 Rentals)

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Shadowood
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$946 - $1,419
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Shadowood

110 Piney Mountain RdChapel Hill, NC 27514
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Sunstone Apartments
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$1,146 - $1,547
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Sunstone Apartments

208 Conner DrChapel Hill, NC 27514
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Notting Hill
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$1,322 - $1,830
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Notting Hill

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

425 Hillsborough StChapel Hill, NC 27514
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204 Celeste Cir

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Greenbridge
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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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Chapel Hill, NC Local Guide

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Chapel Hill 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: April 29, 2026

There are currently 3432 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Chapel Hill, NC that range in price from $768 to $3,801. Greater Chapel Hill, University Place and Meadowmont 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 Hill788$1,595$768
University Place341$1,700$768
Meadowmont338$1,715$935
Chapel Hill East335$1,715$768
Gimghoul Historic District321$1,710$768
Northside312$1,715$768
Cameron McCauley309$1,715$768
Estes289$1,720$768
Chapel Hill North156$1,730$1,108
Carolina North144$1,720$768

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 $2,041. 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$2,041
Aura Booth Park1 Bed/1 Bath-A5.61,040 Sq Ft$1,960
Carraway VillageA51,009 Sq Ft$2,233
The Reserve at Meadowmont Apartments and TownhomesOne Bedroom with Sunroom 950 Sq Ft$1,602
The Morgan at Chapel HillA3939 Sq Ft$1,521
The Villages of Chapel HillThe Hampton - One Bedroom Townhome - with WASHE...935 Sq Ft$1,100
The Bailey ApartmentsA2 - Renovated934 Sq Ft$1,561
Kelby FarmsA5934 Sq Ft$2,000
Solano at Chapel HillA4932 Sq Ft$1,535

Cheapest Available Chapel Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of April 29, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Chapel Hill, NC is the One Bedroom Model starting from $849 at Carolina Spring Senior Apartments in the Triple Crown Estates neighborhood. The second most affordable Chapel Hill 1 Bedroom is the 1x1 Creekview Classic- Call for Availability Model at Crossings @ 501 starting at $900 in the Downtown Durham neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Chapel Hill is currently $1,647. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Chapel Hill:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Carolina Spring Senior ApartmentsOne Bedroom$849
Crossings @ 5011x1 Creekview Classic- Call for Availability$900
Berkshire 54Barrington - Renovated$910
Glenbrook East and WestThe Brightleaf GWII 535$945
ShadowoodThe Oak$946
Nova Chapel HillRedwood$990
West End Flats1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom$1,006
Poplar PlaceA1$1,018
Sunstone ApartmentsThe Opal$1,047
Chateau ApartmentsOne Bedroom$1,049

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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 Carolina Spring Senior Apartments listed at $849.

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 $1,647.

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 734 sq ft.

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