1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Chapel Hill, NC (122 Rentals)

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Aura Booth Park
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$1,499 - $2,399
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$1,603 - $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 - $2,189
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$1,500 - $4,339
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900 Willow

900 Willow DrChapel Hill, NC 27514
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Aura Fifty4
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$1,399 - $1,879
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$1,503 - $3,154
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Aura Fifty4

5580 Farrington RdChapel Hill, NC 27517
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Shadowood
$1,098 - $1,263
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$1,139 - $2,115
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Shadowood

110 Piney Mountain RdChapel Hill, NC 27514
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Sunstone Apartments
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$1,227 - $1,626
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$1,288 - $1,834
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Sunstone Apartments

208 Conner DrChapel Hill, NC 27514
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Notting Hill
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$1,252 - $1,423
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$1,294 - $4,420
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Notting Hill

100 Drew Hill LnChapel Hill, NC 27514
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Overture Chapel Hill
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$1,616 - $4,687
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$1,715 - $4,786
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Overture Chapel Hill

5910 Farrington RdChapel Hill, NC 27517
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Union Chapel Hill
$1,945 - $2,040
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Union Chapel Hill

425 Hillsborough StChapel Hill, NC 27514
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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303 Smith Level Rd, Unit A23

303 Smith Level Rd
Chapel HillNC27516

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property at 907 Oak Tree Dr

$800 - $850

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907 Oak Tree Dr

Chapel HillNC27517
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1002 Willow Dr

Chapel HillNC27514

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Chapel Hill 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: July 29, 2026

There are currently 3017 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Chapel Hill, NC that range in price from $843 to $4,786. Greater Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill East 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 Hill662$1,528$843
Chapel Hill East301$1,700$850
Meadowmont295$1,703$850
University Place289$1,672$990
Northside278$1,703$1,050
Cameron McCauley277$1,715$1,050
Gimghoul Historic District272$1,714$990
Estes263$1,724$850
Chapel Hill North167$1,843$1,085
Carolina North151$1,854$1,060

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 $2,380. 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 $2,064. 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$2,380
Aura Booth Park1 Bed/1 Bath-A5.61,040 Sq Ft$2,064
Berkshire Chapel HillCarmichael1,033 Sq Ft$2,143
Carraway VillageA51,009 Sq Ft$1,900
The Hartley at Blue HillA1V1,006 Sq Ft$2,035
Chapel Hill NorthTHA1980 Sq Ft$1,478
The Morgan at Chapel HillA3939 Sq Ft$1,837
The Villages of Chapel HillThe Hampton - One Bedroom Townhome - with WASHE...935 Sq Ft$1,100
The Apartments at Palladian PlaceA3934 Sq Ft$1,576
The Bailey ApartmentsA2 - Renovated934 Sq Ft$1,540

Cheapest Available Chapel Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of July 29, 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 One Bedroom Model at Chateau Apartments starting at $925 in the Triple Crown Estates neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Chapel Hill is currently $1,669. 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
Chateau ApartmentsOne Bedroom$925
Trinity at the Hill1A$1,050
Estes Park - Students Save Up To 10%!Grove at Estes Park$1,060
PineGate - Students save up to 10%!Cypress$1,085
The Villages of Chapel HillThe Dover - One Bedroom Townhome - First Floor$1,086
Nova Chapel HillRedwood Renovated$1,130
Glen Lennox Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath A$1,138
Rise Chapel HillA1 Classic$1,140
MAA Patterson11A$1,168

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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 $1,669.

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 $2,380 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 771 sq ft.

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