Studio Apartments for Rent in Chapel Hill, NC (17 Rentals)

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115 N Merritt Mill RdChapel Hill, NC 27516
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Azalea Estates

700 N Estes DrChapel Hill, NC 27514
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Carolina Square

123 W Franklin StChapel Hill, NC 27516
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28 Davie CirChapel Hill, NC 27514
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500 Shepherd LnChapel Hill, NC 27514

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Chapel Hill Studio Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: July 29, 2025

There are currently 430 available Studio apartment units from neighborhoods all over Chapel Hill, NC that range in price from $834 to $3,294. Greater Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill East and Meadowmont 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 Hill96$1,495$834
Chapel Hill East51$1,708$1,341
Meadowmont47$1,671$1,025
Cameron McCauley38$1,768$958
Gimghoul Historic District38$1,745$958
Northside38$1,768$958
Estes37$1,780$1,425
University Place37$1,745$1,425
UNC Chapel Hill33$1,780$958
Chapel Hill North14$1,586$1,341

Largest Available Chapel Hill Studio Apartments

The largest available Studio apartment unit in Chapel Hill, NC is found at The Hartley at Blue Hill in the Downing Creek neighborhood and is 777 square feet priced from $1,959. Carraway Village in the Triple Crown Estates neighborhood has the second largest Studio, which is sized at 773 square feet and currently listed start at $1,554. Here is today’s list of the largest available Studio units in Chapel Hill:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
The Hartley at Blue HillS1L777 Sq Ft$1,959
Carraway VillageS2773 Sq Ft$1,554
The Apartments at Palladian PlaceS1-B669 Sq Ft$1,310
900 WillowStudio-S1D585 Sq Ft$1,555
The Villages of Chapel HillS1575 Sq Ft$958

Cheapest Available Chapel Hill Studio Apartments

As of July 29, 2025 the lowest priced Studio apartment unit in Chapel Hill, NC is the S1 Model starting from $958 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 $1,025 in the South Durham neighborhood. The average price for all Studio apartments in Chapel Hill is currently $1,621. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available Studio options in Chapel Hill:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
The Villages of Chapel HillS1$958
Lenox at Patterson PlaceDover$1,025
The Apartments at Palladian PlaceS1-B$1,310
Carraway VillageS1$1,481
900 WillowStudio-S1D$1,555

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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.

Chapel Hill, NC
Population: 60,988

Ranked #618

in US Census Population by City

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Chapel Hill, NC

Ranked #9

Among cities in North Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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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

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 $958.

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

The average rent for a Studio Apartment in Chapel Hill is $1,621.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Chapel Hill is a 777 square feet unit starting from $1,959 at The Hartley at Blue Hill.

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

The average size for a Studio rental in Chapel Hill is currently 624 sq ft.

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