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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chapel Hill Studio Apartments | $1,555 | $958 | $3,278 |
| Chapel Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,610 | $800 | $3,688 |
| Chapel Hill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,941 | $1,000 | $4,868 |
Chapel Hill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,727 | $1,110 | $8,564 |
| Chapel Hill 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,437 | $1,095 | $9,112 |
There are currently 701 available 3 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Chapel Hill, NC that range in price from $1,110 to $8,564. Greater Chapel Hill, Meadowmont and University Place are the neighborhoods that currently have the most 3 Bedroom availability. Here is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Chapel Hill with the most available 3 Bedroom apartments:
| Neighborhood | Available Units | Median Price | Min Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Chapel Hill | 186 | $1,853 | $1,110 |
| Meadowmont | 77 | $3,286 | $1,490 |
| University Place | 69 | $2,365 | $1,110 |
| Chapel Hill East | 59 | $3,014 | $1,110 |
| Gimghoul Historic District | 54 | $3,014 | $1,110 |
| Northside | 51 | $3,532 | $1,110 |
| Cameron McCauley | 49 | $3,570 | $1,110 |
| Estes | 48 | $3,557 | $1,110 |
| Chapel Hill North | 36 | $3,670 | $1,697 |
| Carolina North | 33 | $3,750 | $1,110 |
The largest available 3 Bedroom apartment unit in Chapel Hill, NC is found at Carraway Village in the Triple Crown Estates neighborhood and is 2,864 square feet priced from $8,564. Atlas Blue Hill in the Downing Creek neighborhood has the second largest 3 Bedroom, which is sized at 2,331 square feet and currently listed start at $6,324. Here is today’s list of the largest available 3 Bedroom units in Chapel Hill:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carraway Village | 2.C5- Tower - PENTHOUSE | 2,864 Sq Ft | $8,564 |
| Atlas Blue Hill | C2.MZ | 2,331 Sq Ft | $6,324 |
| Aura Booth Park | 3 Bed/3.5 Bath-TH1 | 1,780 Sq Ft | $3,800 |
| The Hartley at Blue Hill | C2B | 1,692 Sq Ft | $3,478 |
| Trilogy Chapel Hill | C1 | 1,661 Sq Ft | $2,874 |
| The Townhomes at Chapel Watch Village | Fordham | 1,610 Sq Ft | $2,638 |
| Chapel Hill North | TH3 | 1,580 Sq Ft | $2,365 |
| The Apartments at Palladian Place | C1 | 1,499 Sq Ft | $2,270 |
As of March 04, 2026 the lowest priced 3 Bedroom apartment unit in Chapel Hill, NC is the 3x1 Biltmore Classic- Call for Availability Model starting from $1,400 at Crossings @ 501 in the Downtown Durham neighborhood. The second most affordable Chapel Hill 3 Bedroom is the 3A Model at Trinity at the Hill starting at $1,500 in the Lafayette neighborhood. The average price for all 3 Bedroom apartments in Chapel Hill is currently $2,727. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 3 Bedroom options in Chapel Hill:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Crossings @ 501 | 3x1 Biltmore Classic- Call for Availability | $1,400 |
| Trinity at the Hill | 3A | $1,500 |
| The Wilson Apartments | Inviting 3 Bedroom Apartment in the Heart of Ca... | $1,595 |
| The Apartments at Midtown 501 | C1 | $1,597 |
| Nova Chapel Hill | Dogwood | $1,620 |
| Dobbins Hill Apartment Homes | 3 Bed 2 Bath | $1,643 |
| Haven at Patterson Place | C3AR | $1,647 |
| Crosstown at Chapel Hill | 3A Renovation 2 | $1,678 |
| Lenox at Patterson Place | Windsor | $1,698 |
| Laurel Ridge Apartments | Kenan | $1,700 |
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Write a ReviewChapel 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.
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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Currently the most affordable 3 Bedroom in Chapel Hill is at Crossings @ 501 listed at $1,400.
The average rent for a 3 Bedroom Apartment in Chapel Hill is $2,727.
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Chapel Hill is a 2,864 square feet unit starting from $8,564 at Carraway Village.
The average size for a 3 Bedroom rental in Chapel Hill is currently 1,774 sq ft.
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