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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
property at 8 Shepherd Ln

$1,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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8 Shepherd Ln

Chapel HillNC27514

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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 $927. Nova Chapel Hill has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here are the most affordable Chapel Hill East apartments for rent in Chapel Hill, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
ShadowoodThe Oak1BR,1BA$927
Nova Chapel HillRedwood1BR,1BA$1,000
Glen Lennox Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath A2BR,1BA$1,070
Link Apartments® CalyxS1Studio,1BA$1,084
Estes Park - Students Save Up To 10%!Grove at Estes Park1BR,1BA$1,085

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chapel Hill East, NC

As of January 08, 2026 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 $1,900 with a $1.65 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$1.65
Regent PlaceB42BR,1.5BA$1.61
Booker Creek - Students save up to 10%!Serenity at Booker Creek2BR,1.5BA$1.49
Avana 55TwelveA21BR,1BA$1.49
Glen Lennox Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath A2BR,1BA$1.49
Rise Chapel HillA1 Classic1BR,1BA$1.63
Chapel ViewThe Franklin1BR,1BA$1.60
Nova Chapel HillRedwood1BR,1BA$1.49
PineGate - Students save up to 10%!Cypress1BR,1BA$1.73

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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 $1,204.

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 $927, while the average apartment in Chapel Hill East costs $3,536.

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 253 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 $1,310 which is $2,226 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Chapel Hill East.

Expert Rental Resources

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How to Make Your Apartment Holiday-Ready: Renter-Friendly Tips

Written by: Justin Habersaat

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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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!