Cheap Apartments for Rent in Chapel Hill, NC from $400 (70 Rentals) Page 2 of 2
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Rock Creek Apartments

J 501 Estates

Ridgewood - Students save up to 10%!

River View

Realm at Patterson Place

MAA Patterson

The Apartments at Palladian Place

Collins Crossing

Haven at Patterson Place
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Autumn Woods

The Bailey Apartments

Avana 55Twelve

Crowne at 501

Bridges at Chapel Hill

Ashbrook Apartments

Kelby Farms

Carolina - Students save up to 10%!

106 Fidelity/109 W Poplar
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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 | $1,502 | $895 | $3,278 |
| Cheap Chapel Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,583 | $864 | $3,688 |
| Cheap Chapel Hill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,959 | $849 | $5,076 |
| Cheap Chapel Hill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,701 | $1,110 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Chapel Hill 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,287 | $1,095 | $7,236 |
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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 $1,039.
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 $3,126.
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 2,530 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 $1,292 which is $1,834 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Chapel Hill.
Expert Rental Resources
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.
Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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.

Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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

