303 Smith Level Rd, Unit A23
303 Smith Level Rd
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303 Smith Level Rd, Unit C11
303 Smith Level Rd
Chapel HillNC27516
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303 Smith Level Rd, Unit 32
303 Smith Level Rd
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907 Oak Tree Dr
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Sunstone Apartments
208 Conner DrChapel Hill, NC 27514
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55 Maxwell RdChapel Hill, NC 27517
3290 S Columbia St
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100 Pinegate CirChapel Hill, NC 27514
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Shadowood
110 Piney Mountain RdChapel Hill, NC 27514
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Kingswood - Students save up to 10%!
1105 Highway 54 BypassChapel Hill, NC 27516
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Glen Lennox Apartments
140 Hamilton RdChapel Hill, NC 27517
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Laurel Ridge Apartments
1100 W Highway 54 BypChapel Hill, NC 27516
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Sagebrook of Chapel Hill
103 Melville LoopChapel Hill, NC 27514
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The Apartments at Midtown 501
545 Ashley CtChapel Hill, NC 27514
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Notting Hill
100 Drew Hill LnChapel Hill, NC 27514
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Trinity Court Apartments
751 Trinity CtChapel Hill, NC 27516
1521 Partridgeberry Rd, Unit B
1521 Partridgeberry Rd
Chapel HillNC27516
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Trilogy Chapel Hill
1000 Novus LnChapel Hill, NC 27514
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Crosstown at Chapel Hill
6123 Farrington RdChapel Hill, NC 27517
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Atlas Blue Hill
1301 Fordham BlvdChapel Hill, NC 27514
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Chapel Hill North
200 Perkins DrChapel Hill, NC 27514
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1701 Martin Luther King Jr BlvdChapel Hill, NC 27516
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The Hartley at Blue Hill
625 S Elliott RdChapel Hill, NC 27517
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Blu on Farrington
5840 Farrington RdChapel Hill, NC 27517
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University Apartments Chapel Hill
600 Martin Luther King Jr BlvdChapel Hill, NC 27514
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1416 Old Lystra Rd, Unit 3
1416 Old Lystra RdChapel Hill, NC 27517
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1416 Old Lystra Rd, Unit 6
1416 Old Lystra RdChapel Hill, NC 27517
207 Ashley Forest Rd, Unit 207
207 Ashley Forest Rd
Chapel HillNC27514
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Environs Lofts at East 54
5000 Environ WayChapel Hill, NC 27517
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Link Apartments® Linden
411 Flemington RdChapel Hill, NC 27514
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Carraway Village
600 Carraway XingChapel Hill, NC 27516
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Booker Creek - Students save up to 10%!
2525 Booker Creek RdChapel Hill, NC 27514
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Franklin Woods - Students: Save up to 10%!
1521 E Franklin StChapel Hill, NC 27514
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Bell Chapel Hill
1300 Fordham BlvdChapel Hill, NC 27514
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Cosgrove Hill
300 Cosgrove AveChapel Hill, NC 27514
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900 Willow
900 Willow DrChapel Hill, NC 27514
104 Lystra Hills Ln
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Elliot Wood Apartments
106 N Elliott RdChapel Hill, NC 27514
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Trustee Corner
115 N Merritt Mill RdChapel Hill, NC 27516
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210 Purefoy Rd
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Landings at Winmore Apartments
100 Andys LnChapel Hill, NC 27516
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Timber Hollow
101 Timber Hollow CtChapel Hill, NC 27514
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Short Term Furnished Luxury Studio
11404 Governors DrChapel Hill, NC 27517
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Rise Chapel Hill
200 Westminster DrChapel Hill, NC 27514
303 Homestead Rd
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2 Shepherd Ln
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7 Shepherd Ln
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1002 Willow Dr
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Chapel View
2701 Homestead RdChapel Hill, NC 27516
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Chapel Hill, NC Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Chapel Hill?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Chapel Hill Studio Apartments | $1,495 | $950 | $3,160 |
| Cheap Chapel Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,672 | $800 | $4,786 |
| Cheap Chapel Hill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,961 | $1,050 | $4,722 |
| Cheap Chapel Hill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,709 | $1,395 | $9,122 |
| Cheap Chapel Hill 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,962 | $1,310 | $3,829 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Chapel Hill, NC
Pricing Updated: 08/02/2026Current apartment rentals in the Chapel Hill, NC area range in price from $800 to $15,896 with an overall median price of $1,737. The three Chapel Hill neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Downtown Chapel Hill at $1,395, Southern Village at $1,411, and UNC Chapel Hill at $1,465. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Chapel Hill Apartments for rent:
| Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Chapel Hill | $1,395 | $1,060 | 20 |
| Southern Village | $1,411 | $950 | 104 |
| UNC Chapel Hill | $1,465 | $800 | 107 |
| Greater Chapel Hill | $1,603 | $800 | 1473 |
| Northside | $1,745 | $931 | 521 |
| University Place | $1,774 | $931 | 524 |
| Cameron McCauley | $1,787 | $931 | 521 |
| Estes | $1,796 | $800 | 496 |
| Gimghoul Historic District | $1,796 | $931 | 509 |
| Meadowmont | $1,798 | $800 | 555 |
Cheapest Available Chapel Hill Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in Chapel Hill, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Crossings @ 501 Apartments in the Downtown Durham neighborhood priced from $900. Berkshire 54 in the Triple Crown Estates neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $910. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Chapel Hill apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crossings @ 501 Apartments | Creekview Classic - Call for Availability | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| Berkshire 54 | Barrington R2 | 1BR,1BA | $910 |
| Chateau Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
| Sunstone Apartments | The Opal | 1BR,1BA | $931 |
| Link Apartments® Calyx | S1-A | Studio,1BA | $950 |
| The Villages of Chapel Hill | The Westchester - Two Bedroom Townhome | 2BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| Trinity at the Hill | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| West End Flats | 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1,059 |
| Estes Park - Students Save Up To 10%! | Grove at Estes Park | 1BR,1BA | $1,060 |
| The Bailey Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,068 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chapel Hill, NC
As of August 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Chapel Hill area is the $1.33 price per square foot Chaucer Model at Notting Hill in the in the South Durham neighborhood starting from $1,776. The second greatest value Chapel Hill apartment is the Kenan Model at Laurel Ridge Apartments starting at $1,755 with a $1.39 price per square foot in the Lafayette neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Chapel Hill apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Notting Hill | Chaucer | 3BR,2BA | $1.33 |
| Laurel Ridge Apartments | Kenan | 3BR,2BA | $1.39 |
| Cosgrove Hill | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.43 |
| J501 Estates | Barcelona | 2BR,2BA | $1.42 |
| Glenbrook East and West | The Eno GWII 1025 | 2BR,2BA | $1.43 |
| Collins Crossing | b20b | 2BR,2BA | $1.47 |
| West End Flats | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| Berkshire 54 | Barington | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| Chateau Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.16 |
| Trinity at the Hill | 1B | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
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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, NCPopulation: 60,988
Ranked #618
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Best Local Schools in Chapel Hill, NC
Morris Grove Elementary
Chapel Hill-Carrboro City School District
Public School - Grades K-5 (421)
10 out of 10
East Chapel Hill High
Chapel Hill-Carrboro City School District
Public School - Grades 9-12 (1447)
9 out of 10
Guy Phillips Middle School
Chapel Hill-Carrboro City School District
Public School - Grades 6-8 (609)
8 out of 10
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Chapel Hill Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Chapel Hill?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Chapel Hill is under $1,068.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Chapel Hill?
The cheapest apartment in Chapel Hill is Crossings @ 501 Apartments which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in Chapel Hill costs $1,737.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Chapel Hill?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 2,315 regular apartments in Chapel Hill that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Chapel Hill?
Cheap apartments in Chapel Hill have an average cost of $831 which is $906 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Chapel Hill.
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