
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Chapel Hill East Neighborhood of Chapel Hill, NC from $400 (44 Rentals)
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135 Kingsbury Dr

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Shadowood

Glen Lennox Apartments

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PineGate - Students save up to 10%!

1 Shepherd Ln

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Sunstone Apartments

Sagebrook of Chapel Hill
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Rise Chapel Hill

Link Apartments® Calyx

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Notting Hill

Link Apartments® Linden

900 Willow

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Bell Chapel Hill

1617 Old Oxford Rd
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Carraway Village

Trilogy Chapel Hill

Aura Booth Park

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Franklin Woods - Students: Save up to 10%!

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1701 North

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The Hartley at Blue Hill

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Booker Creek - Students save up to 10%!

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Elliot Wood Apartments

Trustee Corner

307 Ransom St

106 Basnight Ln

Timber Hollow

8 Shepherd Ln

7 Shepherd Ln, Unit 1
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8 Shepherd Ln

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D2 Shepherd Ln

612 Hillsborough

107 New Cooper Square

The Reserve at Meadowmont Apartments and Townhomes

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Nova Chapel Hill

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Estes Park - Students Save Up To 10%!
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Avana 55Twelve

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Kelby Farms

6 Crystal Oaks Ct
Chapel Hill East, Chapel Hill, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Chapel Hill East?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chapel Hill East Studio Apartments | $1,621 | $1,254 | $3,278 |
| Chapel Hill East 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,713 | $1,035 | $3,688 |
| Chapel Hill East 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,153 | $967 | $4,868 |
| Chapel Hill East 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,184 | $1,110 | $8,564 |
| Chapel Hill East 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,481 | $1,095 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 44 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Chapel Hill East Neighborhood of Chapel Hill, NC.
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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 $1,033. Estes Park - Students Save Up To 10%! has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,055. Here are the most affordable Chapel Hill East apartments for rent in Chapel Hill, NC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shadowood | The Oak | 1BR,1BA | $1,033 |
| Estes Park - Students Save Up To 10%! | Grove at Estes Park | 1BR,1BA | $1,055 |
| PineGate - Students save up to 10%! | Cypress | 1BR,1BA | $1,090 |
| Chapel View | The Franklin | 1BR,1BA | $1,092 |
| Nova Chapel Hill | Redwood | 1BR,1BA | $1,125 |
| The Apartments at Midtown 501 | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,136 |
| Rise Chapel Hill | A1 Classic | 1BR,1BA | $1,140 |
| Sunstone Apartments | The Citrine | 2BR,1BA | $1,156 |
| Glen Lennox Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath A | 2BR,1BA | $1,166 |
| Link Apartments® Calyx | A1-A | 1BR,1BA | $1,203 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chapel Hill East, NC
As of March 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Chapel Hill East area is the $1.51 price per square foot C1 Model at Avana 55Twelve in the in the Downtown Durham neighborhood starting from $1,862. The second greatest value Chapel Hill East apartment is the C1 Model at Shortbread Lofts starting at $1,140 with a $0.94 price per square foot in the Triple Crown Estates neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Chapel Hill East apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avana 55Twelve | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $1.51 |
| Shortbread Lofts | C1 | 3BR,3BA | $0.94 |
| The Apartments at Midtown 501 | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $1.39 |
| Regent Place | B4 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.61 |
| Booker Creek - Students save up to 10%! | Serenity at Booker Creek | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.40 |
| Glen Lennox Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath A | 2BR,1BA | $1.62 |
| Sunstone Apartments | The Opal | 1BR,1BA | $1.65 |
| Rise Chapel Hill | A1 Classic | 1BR,1BA | $1.63 |
| Chapel View | The Franklin | 1BR,1BA | $1.57 |
| Nova Chapel Hill | Redwood | 1BR,1BA | $1.68 |
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
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Best Local Schools in Chapel Hill East, Chapel Hill, NC
East Chapel Hill High
Guy Phillips Middle School
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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 $1,203.
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 $1,033, while the average apartment in Chapel Hill East costs $3,075.
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 221 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 $1,292 which is $1,783 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Chapel Hill East.
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Written by: Bob Mallory
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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.