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120 S Graham St

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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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The Acadia
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The Acadia

5608 Crescent DrChapel Hill, NC 27517
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425 McCauley St
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425 McCauley St

425 McCauley StChapel Hill, NC 27516

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Chapel Hill 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: November 12, 2025

There are currently 1810 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Chapel Hill, NC that range in price from $849 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 Hill612$1,514$849
Meadowmont204$1,700$1,024
University Place152$1,708$1,024
Cameron McCauley151$1,718$849
Chapel Hill East144$1,718$975
Gimghoul Historic District137$1,720$1,020
Estes108$1,739$975
UNC Chapel Hill89$1,456$975
Southern Village83$1,260$849
Chapel Hill North61$1,730$1,093

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 1,042 square feet priced from $2,104. Aura Fifty4 has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,033 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 HillA1W1,042 Sq Ft$2,104
Aura Fifty41 Bed/1 Bath-A51,033 Sq Ft$1,960
Berkshire Chapel HillCarmichael1,033 Sq Ft$2,320
Environs Lofts at East 54Chatham1,021 Sq Ft$2,300
Carraway Village2.A2- Tower1,006 Sq Ft$1,945
Cosgrove HillA1 Sunroom985 Sq Ft$1,733
Chapel Hill NorthTHA1980 Sq Ft$1,529
The Reserve at Meadowmont Apartments and TownhomesOne Bedroom with Sunroom 950 Sq Ft$1,607
The Morgan at Chapel HillA3939 Sq Ft$1,603
J 501 EstatesSydney938 Sq Ft$1,297

Cheapest Available Chapel Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of November 12, 2025 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 $950 in the Downtown Durham neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Chapel Hill is currently $1,601. 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$950
Glenbrook East and WestThe Brightleaf GWII 535$950
ShadowoodThe Oak$1,015
Glen Lennox Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath A$1,024
Estes Park - Students Save Up To 10%!Grove at Estes Park$1,025
Poplar PlaceA1$1,048
Trinity at the Hill1B$1,049
Royal Park - Students save up to 10%!Barnes$1,050
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.

Chapel Hill, NC
Population: 60,988

Ranked #618

in US Census Population by City

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Chapel Hill, NC

Ranked #9

Among cities in North Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Chapel Hill, NC

Walk Score®

42 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

51 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

28 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $1,601.

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 1,042 square feet unit starting from $2,104 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 1,445 sq ft.

Expert Rental Resources

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