Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Chapel Hill East Neighborhood of Chapel Hill, NC from $400 (53 Rentals)

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Shadowood
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$815 - $2,122
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Shadowood

110 Piney Mountain RdChapel Hill, NC 27514
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property at 907 Oak Tree Dr

$800 - $850

1 Bedroom Rentals

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907 Oak Tree Dr

Chapel HillNC27517
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Sunstone Apartments
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$1,200 - $1,812
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Sunstone Apartments

208 Conner DrChapel Hill, NC 27514
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Notting Hill
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$1,244 - $4,708
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 17

Notting Hill

100 Drew Hill LnChapel Hill, NC 27514
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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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property at 207 Ashley Forest Rd

$1,400

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$1,400
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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 8

207 Ashley Forest Rd, Unit 207

207 Ashley Forest Rd
Chapel HillNC27514
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The Hartley at Blue Hill
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$1,487 - $4,094
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The Hartley at Blue Hill

625 S Elliott RdChapel Hill, NC 27517
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900 Willow
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$1,490 - $4,534
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900 Willow

900 Willow DrChapel Hill, NC 27514
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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

Discover how your credit score impacts your ability to lease or buy a home. Learn how credit scores are determined, how to check yours, and strategies to improve it for real estate success.

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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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Rise Chapel Hill
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Rise Chapel Hill

200 Westminster DrChapel Hill, NC 27514
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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

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property at 1002 Willow Dr

$1,200 - $1,650

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1002 Willow Dr

Chapel HillNC27514
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Chapel View
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Chapel View

2701 Homestead RdChapel Hill, NC 27516
property at 500 Umstead Dr

$1,250 - $1,495

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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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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

From theft to fire to water damage, the unexpected can happen to any renter. Discover why renters insurance is one of the smartest and most affordable investments you can make as a tenant.

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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 $815. 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$815
Nova Chapel HillRedwood1BR,1BA$1,015
PineGate - Students save up to 10%!Cypress1BR,1BA$1,075
Link Apartments® CalyxS1Studio,1BA$1,083
Estes Park - Students Save Up To 10%!Grove at Estes Park1BR,1BA$1,085
Glen Lennox Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath A1BR,1BA$1,168
Sunstone ApartmentsThe Citrine2BR,1BA$1,200
Trinity Court Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,250
Chapel Ridge1 BEDROOM, 1 BATH1BR,1BA$1,299
Environs Lofts at East 54Estes1BR,1BA$1,317

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chapel Hill East, NC

As of July 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Chapel Hill East area is the $1.08 price per square foot D2 Model at Shortbread Lofts in the in the Triple Crown Estates neighborhood starting from $1,575. The second greatest value Chapel Hill East apartment is the B2 Model at Kelby Farms starting at $1,991 with a $1.54 price per square foot in the Downtown Durham 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 LoftsD24BR,4BA$1.08
Kelby FarmsB22BR,2BA$1.54
Cosgrove HillB22BR,2BA$1.48
Regent PlaceC13BR,2BA$1.64
The Apartments at Midtown 501B12BR,2BA$1.18
Dobbins Hill Apartment Homes3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.40
Avana 55TwelveA21BR,1BA$1.62
Nova Chapel HillRedwood1BR,1BA$1.51
PineGate - Students save up to 10%!Cypress1BR,1BA$1.66
ShadowoodThe Oak1BR,1BA$1.53

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

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Chapel Hill East, Chapel Hill, NC

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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.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Chapel Hill East Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Chapel Hill East?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Chapel Hill East is under $1,317.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Chapel Hill East?

The cheapest apartment in Chapel Hill East is Shadowood which is listed at $815, while the average apartment in Chapel Hill East costs $4,000.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Chapel Hill East?

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 252 regular apartments in Chapel Hill East that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Chapel Hill East?

Cheap apartments in Chapel Hill East have an average cost of $925 which is $3,075 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Chapel Hill East.

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