Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Chapel Hill East Neighborhood of Chapel Hill, NC from $400 (38 Rentals)

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property at 120 S Graham St

120 S Graham St

Chapel HillNC27516

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Trustee Corner
Studio Apartments

Trustee Corner

115 N Merritt Mill RdChapel Hill, NC 27516
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Timber Hollow
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Timber Hollow

101 Timber Hollow CtChapel Hill, NC 27514
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Chapel View
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Chapel View

2701 Homestead RdChapel Hill, NC 27516

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8 Shepherd Ln

Chapel HillNC27514
property at 500 Umstead Dr

500 Umstead Dr

Chapel HillNC27516
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612 Hillsborough
2 Bedroom Apartments

612 Hillsborough

612 Hillsborough StChapel Hill, NC 27514
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Chapel Hill East, Chapel Hill, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Chapel Hill East Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Chapel Hill East area of Chapel Hill, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Shadowood priced from $1,015. Nova Chapel Hill has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,015. Here are the most affordable Chapel Hill East apartments for rent in Chapel Hill, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
ShadowoodThe Oak1BR,1BA$1,015
Nova Chapel HillRedwood1BR,1BA$1,015
Glen Lennox Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath A1BR,1BA$1,024
Estes Park - Students Save Up To 10%!Grove at Estes Park1BR,1BA$1,025
Link Apartments® CalyxS1Studio,1BA$1,074
PineGate - Students save up to 10%!Cypress1BR,1BA$1,120
Link Apartments® LindenA11BR,1BA$1,150
Crowne at 501Ashby1BR,1BA$1,185
900 WillowStudio-S1CStudio,1BA$1,250
Rise Chapel HillA1 Classic1BR,1BA$1,270

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chapel Hill East, NC

As of November 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Chapel Hill East area is the $0.94 price per square foot C1 Model at Shortbread Lofts in the in the Triple Crown Estates neighborhood starting from $1,140. The second greatest value Chapel Hill East apartment is the C1 Model at The Apartments at Midtown 501 starting at $2,019 with a $1.76 price per square foot in the Sayward Drive neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Chapel Hill East apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Shortbread LoftsC13BR,3BA$0.94
The Apartments at Midtown 501C13BR,2BA$1.76
Regent PlaceB42BR,1.5BA$1.61
Avana 55TwelveB22BR,2BA$1.47
Booker Creek - Students save up to 10%!Serenity at Booker Creek2BR,1.5BA$1.49
Franklin Woods - Students: Save up to 10%!Marilyn2BR,1.5BA$1.73
Cosgrove HillA1 Sunroom1BR,1BA$1.72
Chapel ViewThe Carolina2BR,2BA$1.42
PineGate - Students save up to 10%!Cypress1BR,1BA$1.73
Glen Lennox Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath A1BR,1BA$1.78

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Chapel Hill East, Chapel Hill, NC

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team compiles millions of data points to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States including Chapel Hill East, Chapel Hill, and the greater Chapel Hill area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best outdoor access, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, apartment communities for the kids, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Chapel Hill East Neighborhood in Chapel Hill, NC

Walk Score®

46 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

47 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

31 / 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 East Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Chapel Hill East?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Chapel Hill East is at Link Apartments® Calyx listed at $1,074.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Chapel Hill East Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Chapel Hill East Apartment is $1,015 at Nova Chapel Hill.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Chapel Hill East Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Chapel Hill East is starting from $1,095 at Estes Park - Students Save Up To 10%!.

What is the most affordable Chapel Hill East Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Chapel Hill East Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Notting Hill and starts from $1,701.

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.

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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.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For many people, obstacles can arise during the rental application process for a variety of issues.