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751 Trinity CtChapel Hill, NC 27516
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101 Woodcrest Dr, Unit B
101 Woodcrest DrChapel Hill, NC 27516
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Sunstone Apartments
208 Conner DrChapel Hill, NC 27514
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The Apartments at Midtown 501
545 Ashley CtChapel Hill, NC 27514
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Shadowood
110 Piney Mountain RdChapel Hill, NC 27514
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Crosstown at Chapel Hill
6123 Farrington RdChapel Hill, NC 27517
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140 Hamilton RdChapel Hill, NC 27517
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100 Pinegate CirChapel Hill, NC 27514
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55 Maxwell RdChapel Hill, NC 27517
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Laurel Ridge Apartments
1100 W Highway 54 BypChapel Hill, NC 27516
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Rise Chapel Hill
200 Westminster DrChapel Hill, NC 27514
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Sagebrook of Chapel Hill
103 Melville LoopChapel Hill, NC 27514
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411 Flemington RdChapel Hill, NC 27514
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1300 Fordham BlvdChapel Hill, NC 27514
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1105 Highway 54 BypassChapel Hill, NC 27516
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900 Willow
900 Willow DrChapel Hill, NC 27514
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1701 North
1701 Martin Luther King Jr BlvdChapel Hill, NC 27516
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Blu on Farrington
5840 Farrington RdChapel Hill, NC 27517
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Carraway Village
600 Carraway XingChapel Hill, NC 27516
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The Morgan at Chapel Hill
100 Spring Meadow DrChapel Hill, NC 27517
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1521 E Franklin StChapel Hill, NC 27514
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1000 Martin Luther King Jr BlvdChapel Hill, NC 27514
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2525 Booker Creek RdChapel Hill, NC 27514
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The Hartley at Blue Hill
625 S Elliott 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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Chapel Hill North
200 Perkins DrChapel Hill, NC 27514
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5580 Farrington RdChapel Hill, NC 27517
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Trilogy Chapel Hill
1000-2000 Novus LnChapel Hill, NC 27514
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Notting Hill
100 Drew Hill LnChapel Hill, NC 27514
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1301 Fordham BlvdChapel Hill, NC 27514
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615 Tall Oaks Rd
615 Tall Oaks RdChapel Hill, NC 27516
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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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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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Chapel View
2701 Homestead RdChapel Hill, NC 27516
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Camden Governors Village
100 Durant StChapel Hill, NC 27517
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Southern Village Apartments
200 Copperline DrChapel Hill, NC 27516
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612 Hillsborough
612 Hillsborough StChapel Hill, NC 27514
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Glenbrook East and West
5010 Garrett RdDurham, NC 27707
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600 W Poplar AveCarrboro, NC 27510
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Crossings @ 501
4230 Garrett RdDurham, NC 27707
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112 Hwy 54 BypassCarrboro, NC 27510
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200 N Carolina HwyCarrboro, NC 27510
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The Villages of Chapel Hill
500 Smith Level RdCarrboro, NC 27510
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Lenox at Patterson Place
100 Rose Garden LnDurham, NC 27707
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5639 Old Chapel Hill RdDurham, NC 27707
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501 Highway 54Carrboro, NC 27510
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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 |
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| Cheap Chapel Hill Studio Apartments | $1,544 | $958 | $3,278 |
| Cheap Chapel Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,596 | $768 | $3,688 |
| Cheap Chapel Hill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,933 | $884 | $4,868 |
| Cheap Chapel Hill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,678 | $1,110 | $8,453 |
| Cheap Chapel Hill 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,245 | $1,095 | $7,236 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Chapel Hill, NC
Pricing Updated: 03/20/2026Current apartment rentals in the Chapel Hill, NC area range in price from $768 to $10,152 with an overall median price of $2,768. The three Chapel Hill neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Southern Village at $768, Downtown Chapel Hill at $768, and UNC Chapel Hill at $768. 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 |
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| Southern Village | $1,680 | $768 | 160 |
| Downtown Chapel Hill | $1,728 | $768 | 37 |
| UNC Chapel Hill | $1,850 | $768 | 178 |
| Greater Chapel Hill | $1,865 | $768 | 2117 |
| University Place | $2,258 | $768 | 845 |
| Gimghoul Historic District | $2,891 | $768 | 775 |
| Meadowmont | $2,891 | $975 | 877 |
| Northside | $2,902 | $768 | 782 |
| Chapel Hill East | $2,932 | $768 | 824 |
| Cameron McCauley | $3,402 | $768 | 763 |
Cheapest Available Chapel Hill Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in Chapel Hill, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Carolina Spring Senior Apartments in the Triple Crown Estates neighborhood priced from $849. Berkshire 54 in the Triple Crown Estates neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $900. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Chapel Hill apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Carolina Spring Senior Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $849 |
| Berkshire 54 | Barrington - Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| Crossings @ 501 | 1x1 Creekview Classic- Call for Availability | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| West End Flats | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $934 |
| Glenbrook East and West | The Brightleaf GWII 535 | 1BR,1BA | $947 |
| The Villages of Chapel Hill | The Brighton - Cozy Studio Apartment Home | Studio,1BA | $958 |
| Lenox at Patterson Place | Dover | Studio,1BA | $975 |
| Sunstone Apartments | The Opal | 1BR,1BA | $1,007 |
| Poplar Place | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,011 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chapel Hill, NC
As of March 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Chapel Hill area is the $0.94 price per square foot C1 Model at Shortbread Lofts in the in the Triple Crown Estates neighborhood starting from $1,140. The second greatest value Chapel Hill apartment is the C1 Model at The Apartments at Midtown 501 starting at $1,430 with a $1.24 price per square foot in the Sayward Drive 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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| Shortbread Lofts | C1 | 3BR,3BA | $0.94 |
| The Apartments at Midtown 501 | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $1.24 |
| Laurel Ridge Apartments | Rosemary | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.35 |
| Ashbrook Apartments | 2b/2b Georgetown B | 2BR,2BA | $1.49 |
| Booker Creek - Students save up to 10%! | Serenity at Booker Creek | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.37 |
| Carolina - Students save up to 10%! | Hatteras | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.45 |
| Sunstone Apartments | The Jade | 2BR,1BA | $1.45 |
| Avana 55Twelve | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| Collins Crossing | b20b | 2BR,2BA | $1.45 |
| Berkshire 54 | Barington | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
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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.
Best Local Schools in Chapel Hill, NC
Morris Grove Elementary
Chapel Hill-Carrboro City School District
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10 out of 10
East Chapel Hill High
Chapel Hill-Carrboro City School District
Public School - Grades 9-12 (0)
9 out of 10
Guy Phillips Middle School
Chapel Hill-Carrboro City School District
Public School - Grades 6-8 (0)
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 $1,011.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Chapel Hill?
The cheapest apartment in Chapel Hill is Carolina Spring Senior Apartments which is listed at $849, while the average apartment in Chapel Hill costs $2,768.
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 3,779 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 $1,327 which is $1,441 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Chapel Hill.
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