
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Chapel Hill East Neighborhood of Chapel Hill, NC from $400 (21 Rentals)
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Glen Lennox Apartments

Link Apartments® Calyx

Sagebrook of Chapel Hill

PineGate - Students save up to 10%!

Sunstone Apartments
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LYV Chapel Hill

225 Schultz St, Unit 31C

400 W Rosemary St

106 Basnight Ln
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8 Shepherd Ln

306 McMasters St

8 Shepherd Ln

500 Umstead Dr
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Nova Chapel Hill

Estes Park

Avana 55Twelve
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 |
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Chapel Hill East Studio Apartments | $1,654 | $1,058 | $3,278 |
Chapel Hill East 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,729 | $1,000 | $3,688 |
Chapel Hill East 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,165 | $1,010 | $3,918 |
Chapel Hill East 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,154 | $1,055 | $9,195 |
Chapel Hill East 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,579 | $1,030 | $7,236 |
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There are currently 21 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 $908. Glen Lennox Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,010. Here are the most affordable Chapel Hill East apartments for rent in Chapel Hill, NC:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Shadowood | The Oak | 1BR,1BA | $908 |
Glen Lennox Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath A | 2BR,1BA | $1,010 |
Estes Park | Grove at Estes Park | 1BR,1BA | $1,025 |
Link Apartments® Calyx | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,058 |
Avana 55Twelve | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,116 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chapel Hill East, NC
As of October 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the Chapel Hill East area is the $1.61 price per square foot B6 Model at Cosgrove Hill in the in the South Durham neighborhood starting from $2,241. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Cosgrove Hill | B6 | 2BR,2BA | $1.61 |
The Apartments at Midtown 501 | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $1.76 |
Regent Place | B4 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.61 |
Booker Creek - Students save up to 10%! | Serenity at Booker Creek | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.51 |
Avana 55Twelve | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
Sunstone Apartments | The Opal | 1BR,1BA | $1.76 |
LYV Chapel Hill | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.74 |
Nova Chapel Hill | Redwood | 1BR,1BA | $1.69 |
PineGate - Students save up to 10%! | Cypress | 1BR,1BA | $1.73 |
Shadowood | The Oak | 1BR,1BA | $1.70 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleChapel 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
4.0Pet Friendly
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.
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 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 $1,259.
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 $908, while the average apartment in Chapel Hill East costs $3,546.
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 104 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 $445 which is $3,101 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Chapel Hill East.
Expert Rental Resources
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