Studio Apartments for Rent in Chapel Hill, NC (33 Rentals)

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213 E Franklin St
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213 E Franklin St

213 E Franklin StChapel Hill, NC 27514
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Rosemary Village
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Rosemary Village

400 W Rosemary StChapel Hill, NC 27516
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1-7 Amity Ct
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1-7 Amity Ct

1-7 Amity CtChapel Hill, NC 27516

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416 W Cameron Ave
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416 W Cameron Ave

416 W Cameron AveChapel Hill, NC 27516
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113 Purefoy Rd
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113 Purefoy Rd

113 Purefoy RdChapel Hill, NC 27514
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East 54
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East 54

1340 Environ WayChapel Hill, NC 27517
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28 Davie Cir
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28 Davie Cir

28 Davie CirChapel Hill, NC 27514
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500 Shepherd Ln
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500 Shepherd Ln

500 Shepherd LnChapel Hill, NC 27514
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501 North St
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501 North St

501 North StChapel Hill, NC 27514
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Trustee Corner
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Trustee Corner

115 N Merritt Mill RdChapel Hill, NC 27516

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Atlas Blue Hill
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Atlas Blue Hill

1301 Fordham BlvdChapel Hill, NC 27514
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Azalea Estates
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Azalea Estates

700 N Estes DrChapel Hill, NC 27514
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1718-1722 Legion Rd
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1718-1722 Legion Rd

1718-1722 Legion RdChapel Hill, NC 27517
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Hickory Downs
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Hickory Downs

4101 Five Oaks DrDurham, NC 27707

Chapel Hill, NC Local Guide

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Chapel Hill Studio Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: January 25, 2026

There are currently 264 available Studio apartment units from neighborhoods all over Chapel Hill, NC that range in price from $799 to $3,278. Greater Chapel Hill, Meadowmont and Chapel Hill East are the neighborhoods that currently have the most Studio availability. Here is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Chapel Hill with the most available Studio apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Greater Chapel Hill86$1,387$799
Meadowmont31$1,442$1,100
Chapel Hill East27$1,465$1,169
Cameron McCauley20$1,465$958
Gimghoul Historic District20$1,450$958
Northside20$1,465$958
Estes19$1,465$1,169
University Place19$1,450$1,169
Chapel Hill North10$1,466$1,261
UNC Chapel Hill10$1,450$958

Largest Available Chapel Hill Studio Apartments

The largest available Studio apartment unit in Chapel Hill, NC is found at The Apartments at Palladian Place in the Downing Creek neighborhood and is 791 square feet priced from $1,409. The Hartley at Blue Hill has the second largest Studio, which is sized at 777 square feet and currently listed start at $1,596. Here is today’s list of the largest available Studio units in Chapel Hill:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
The Apartments at Palladian PlaceS2791 Sq Ft$1,409
The Hartley at Blue HillS1L777 Sq Ft$1,596
Carraway VillageS2773 Sq Ft$1,466
Blu on FarringtonS1626 Sq Ft$1,332
Bell Chapel HillS1B608 Sq Ft$1,465
Realm at Patterson PlaceS608 Sq Ft$1,155
900 WillowS1B-ALT585 Sq Ft$1,316
Trilogy Chapel HillS1577 Sq Ft$1,300
The Villages of Chapel HillThe Brighton - DELUXE Studio Apartment Home575 Sq Ft$993
Lenox at Patterson PlaceDover500 Sq Ft$999

Cheapest Available Chapel Hill Studio Apartments

As of January 25, 2026 the lowest priced Studio apartment unit in Chapel Hill, NC is the The Brighton - DELUXE Studio Apartment Home Model starting from $993 at The Villages of Chapel Hill in the Lafayette neighborhood. The second most affordable Chapel Hill Studio is the Dover Model at Lenox at Patterson Place starting at $1,100 in the South Durham neighborhood. The average price for all Studio apartments in Chapel Hill is currently $1,519. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available Studio options in Chapel Hill:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
The Villages of Chapel HillThe Brighton - DELUXE Studio Apartment Home$993
Lenox at Patterson PlaceDover$1,100
Realm at Patterson PlaceS$1,155
Link Apartments® CalyxS1$1,169
The Apartments at Palladian PlaceS1$1,204
Trilogy Chapel HillS1$1,300
900 WillowS1B-ALT$1,316
Blu on FarringtonS1$1,332
The Hartley at Blue HillS1F$1,354
Carraway VillageS1$1,391

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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.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Studio Chapel Hill Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Chapel Hill with Studio?

Currently the most affordable Studio in Chapel Hill is at The Villages of Chapel Hill listed at $993.

How much is the average rent for a Studio Chapel Hill Apartment?

The average rent for a Studio Apartment in Chapel Hill is $1,519.

What is the largest available Studio Chapel Hill Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Chapel Hill is a 791 square feet unit starting from $1,409 at The Apartments at Palladian Place.

What is the average size for Chapel Hill Studio Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Studio rental in Chapel Hill is currently 0 sq ft.

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