
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Chapel Hill, NC from $400 with Parking (61 Rentals)
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Glen Lennox Apartments

Link Apartments® Calyx

Crosstown at Chapel Hill

Sagebrook of Chapel Hill

PineGate - Students save up to 10%!

Laurel Ridge Apartments

Sunstone Apartments

LYV Chapel Hill
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Kingswood - Students save up to 10%!

Chapel Hill North

The Apartments at Midtown 501

Blu on Farrington

Notting Hill

900 Willow

University Apartments Chapel Hill

1701 North

2214 Daley Rd
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Glenbrook East and West
Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls
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Chateau Apartments - New

Carolina Spring Senior Apartments

The Villages of Chapel Hill

Crossings @ 501

Lenox at Patterson Place

Nova Chapel Hill

Estes Park

Royal Park - Students save up to 10%!

West End Flats

University Lake

Rock Creek Apartments

Haven at Patterson Place
Apartment Parking Lot Etiquette
Check out some very simple ideas and tips to follow when parking at an apartment community that can make storing your vehicle easier for you and the residents around you.

River View

Avana 55Twelve

MAA Patterson

Ridgewood - Students save up to 10%!

The Bailey Apartments

Trinity at the Hill

J 501 Estates

Collins Crossing

Realm at Patterson Place
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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 |
---|---|---|---|
Chapel Hill Studio Apartments | $1,578 | $958 | $3,278 |
Chapel Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,612 | $879 | $3,688 |
Chapel Hill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,973 | $949 | $4,825 |
Chapel Hill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,825 | $1,055 | $10,000+ |
Chapel Hill 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,575 | $1,030 | $7,236 |
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Chapel Hill, NCPopulation: 60,988
Ranked #618
in US Census Population by City
Pet Friendly LifestyleChapel Hill, NC
Ranked #9
Among cities in North Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Chapel Hill, NC
Glenwood Elementary
East Chapel Hill High
Guy Phillips Middle School
School data provided by Great Schools
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Getting Around Chapel Hill, NC
Walk Score®
42 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
51 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
28 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $1,019.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Chapel Hill?
The cheapest apartment in Chapel Hill is Shadowood which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in Chapel Hill costs $5,507.
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 1,133 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 $984 which is $4,523 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Chapel Hill.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

Your Guide to the Top 10 Affordable Neighborhoods to Rent in Durham, NC
Written by: Billy K
I'm Billy, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Durham, North Carolina. And if you’re considering settling down in Durham, you’re in luck.

How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Everything is a negotiation in real estate!

The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters
Written by: Trey Huguley
The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
For many people, obstacles can arise during the rental application process for a variety of issues.