Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Carolina North Neighborhood of Chapel Hill, NC from $700 (14 Rentals)

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Trustee Corner
Studio Apartments

Trustee Corner

115 N Merritt Mill RdChapel Hill, NC 27516

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Chapel View
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Chapel View

2701 Homestead RdChapel Hill, NC 27516
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Timber Hollow
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Timber Hollow

101 Timber Hollow CtChapel Hill, NC 27514
property at 112 W Poplar Ave

112 W Poplar Ave

CarrboroNC27510

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Carolina North, Chapel Hill, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Carolina North Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Carolina North area of Chapel Hill, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Chateau Apartments - New priced from $949. Carolina Spring Senior Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $999. Here are the most affordable Carolina North apartments for rent in Chapel Hill, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Chateau Apartments - NewOne Bedroom One Bath Garden1BR,1BA$949
Carolina Spring Senior ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$999
West End Flats2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1,034
Estes Park - Students save up to 10%!Grove at Estes Park1BR,1BA$1,075
Berkshire 54Barrington - Renovated1BR,1BA$1,176

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Carolina North, NC

As of July 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Carolina North area is the $1.40 price per square foot The Carolina Model at Chapel View in the in the Triple Crown Estates neighborhood starting from $1,308. The second greatest value Carolina North apartment is the 2BR/1.0BA Model at 106 Fidelity/109 W Poplar starting at $1,425 with a $1.58 price per square foot in the Triple Crown Estates neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Carolina North apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Chapel ViewThe Carolina2BR,2BA$1.40
106 Fidelity/109 W Poplar2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.58
ShadowoodThe Magnolia2BR,1.5BA$1.59
Berkshire 54Barrington - Renovated1BR,1BA$1.44
Union Chapel HillB22BR,2BA$1.81
Chateau Apartments - New1x1 Renovated1BR,1BA$1.31
Solano at Chapel HillA21BR,1BA$2.07
West End Flats1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.74
Carolina Spring Senior ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.77
Estes Park - Students save up to 10%!Grove at Estes Park1BR,1BA$1.99

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Carolina North, Chapel Hill, NC

Ranked #19

Among neighborhoods in Chapel Hill, NC for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across North Carolina and customized analysis for Central Chapel Hill. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Carolina North Neighborhood in Chapel Hill, NC

Walk Score®

29 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

49 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

28 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Carolina North Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Carolina North?

The cheapest apartment in Carolina North is Chateau Apartments - New which is listed at $949, while the average apartment in Carolina North costs $1,905.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Carolina North?

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 35 regular apartments in Carolina North that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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