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100 Drew Hill LnChapel Hill, NC 27514
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Union Chapel Hill
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Union Chapel Hill

425 Hillsborough StChapel Hill, NC 27514
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property at 204 Celeste Cir

$800

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204 Celeste Cir

Chapel HillNC27517
property at 3 Woodward Way

$2,300

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3 Woodward Way

Chapel HillNC27516
property at 833 Providence Glen Dr

$2,650

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$2,650

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833 Providence Glen Dr

Chapel HillNC27514
property at 206 N Graham St

$2,700

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206 N Graham St

Chapel HillNC27516
property at 108 Mallard Ct

$2,750

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108 Mallard Ct

Chapel HillNC27517

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Chapel Hill 3 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: April 19, 2026

There are currently 712 available 3 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Chapel Hill, NC that range in price from $1,110 to $8,896. 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:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Greater Chapel Hill162$1,904$1,110
Meadowmont83$2,791$1,290
University Place75$2,400$1,110
Gimghoul Historic District61$2,704$1,110
Chapel Hill East56$3,338$1,110
Northside53$2,602$1,110
Cameron McCauley51$2,639$1,110
Estes50$3,602$1,110
Carolina North40$3,750$1,110
Chapel Hill North40$3,755$1,475

Largest Available Chapel Hill 3 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 3 Bedroom apartment unit in Chapel Hill, NC is found at Atlas Blue Hill in the Downing Creek neighborhood and is 2,331 square feet priced from $6,324. Cosgrove Hill in the South Durham neighborhood has the second largest 3 Bedroom, which is sized at 2,036 square feet and currently listed start at $3,645. Here is today’s list of the largest available 3 Bedroom units in Chapel Hill:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Atlas Blue HillC2.MZ2,331 Sq Ft$6,324
Cosgrove HillC42,036 Sq Ft$3,645
Aura Booth Park3 Bed/3.5 Bath-TH11,780 Sq Ft$3,800
The Apartments at Palladian PlaceC11,499 Sq Ft$2,194
Trinity at the Hill3T1,487 Sq Ft$1,650
The Morgan at Chapel HillC21,421 Sq Ft$2,092
Autumn WoodsCR1,382 Sq Ft$1,798
Crowne at 501Windsor1,380 Sq Ft$2,308
MAA Patterson31A1,362 Sq Ft$1,848
Shortbread LoftsC41,360 Sq Ft$1,625

Cheapest Available Chapel Hill 3 Bedroom Apartments

As of April 19, 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 C1 Model at The Apartments at Midtown 501 starting at $1,573 in the Sayward Drive neighborhood. The average price for all 3 Bedroom apartments in Chapel Hill is currently $2,705. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 3 Bedroom options in Chapel Hill:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Crossings @ 5013x1 Biltmore Classic- Call for Availability$1,400
The Apartments at Midtown 501C1$1,573
Nova Chapel HillDogwood$1,585
The Wilson ApartmentsInviting 3 Bedroom Apartment in the Heart of Ca...$1,595
Lenox at Patterson PlaceWindsor$1,599
The Villages of Chapel HillThe Windsor - Three Bedroom Apartment Home$1,600
Trinity at the Hill3T$1,650
Crosstown at Chapel Hill3A Renovation 2$1,678
Laurel Ridge ApartmentsKenan$1,700
Haven at Patterson PlaceC3A$1,755

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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 3 Bedroom Chapel Hill Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Chapel Hill with 3 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 3 Bedroom in Chapel Hill is at Crossings @ 501 listed at $1,400.

How much is the average rent for a 3 Bedroom Chapel Hill Apartment?

The average rent for a 3 Bedroom Apartment in Chapel Hill is $2,705.

What is the largest available 3 Bedroom Chapel Hill Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Chapel Hill is a 2,331 square feet unit starting from $6,324 at Atlas Blue Hill.

What is the average size for Chapel Hill 3 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 3 Bedroom rental in Chapel Hill is currently 1,766 sq ft.

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