
Top Rated Student Apartments for Rent in Chapel Hill, NC (11 Rentals)
Top Rated Apartments in Chapel Hill.
Student Housing Options in Chapel Hill.

Deciding Between a Student Apartment or a Dorm?
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The Hartley at Blue Hill

Union Chapel Hill
Smart Renter's Guide: Calculating Affordable Rent & Housing Costs
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Shortbread Lofts
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Lenox at Patterson Place
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Autumn Woods

Haven at Patterson Place
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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Chapel Hill Studio Apartments | $1,721 | $958 | $2,839 |
Chapel Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,701 | $738 | $5,049 |
Chapel Hill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,980 | $1,070 | $5,655 |
Chapel Hill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,427 | $1,035 | $10,000+ |
Chapel Hill 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,446 | $859 | $2,600 |
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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 Student Chapel Hill Apartments
What is the Cheapest Student apartment in Chapel Hill?
Currently the most affordable Student Apartment in Chapel Hill is at Chapel Ridge listed at $799.
How much is the average rent for a Student Chapel Hill Apartment?
The average rent for a Student Apartment in Chapel Hill is $2,136.
What is the largest Student Chapel Hill Apartment for rent?
Today's Student apartment with the most square footage in Chapel Hill is a 1,692 square feet unit starting from $1,295 at The Hartley at Blue Hill.
What is the average size for Chapel Hill Student Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Student rental in Chapel Hill is currently at 640 sq ft.
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.

Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting
Written by: Lauren Harrington
Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.

The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters
Written by: Bobbi Jackson
If you’re looking to relocate right now, a popular solution that may best fit your current rental needs is a short-term lease.

Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters
Written by: Sandy Baker
Making the decision to rent is exciting and terrifying at the same time. For many people, there are a lot of unknowns.

Rise of Digital Nomads: Remote Work Tips for Apartment Renters
Written by: Brandie Parton
As a digital nomad, you no longer call a set address or office building your home for eight hours of the day or more.