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

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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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8 Shepherd Ln

Chapel HillNC27514
property at 500 Umstead Dr

500 Umstead Dr

Chapel HillNC27516

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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 $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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
ShadowoodThe Oak1BR,1BA$908
Glen Lennox Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath A2BR,1BA$1,010
Estes ParkGrove at Estes Park1BR,1BA$1,025
Link Apartments® CalyxS1Studio,1BA$1,058
Avana 55TwelveA21BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Cosgrove HillB62BR,2BA$1.61
The Apartments at Midtown 501C13BR,2BA$1.76
Regent PlaceB42BR,1.5BA$1.61
Booker Creek - Students save up to 10%!Serenity at Booker Creek2BR,1.5BA$1.51
Avana 55TwelveA21BR,1BA$1.31
Sunstone ApartmentsThe Opal1BR,1BA$1.76
LYV Chapel HillA11BR,1BA$1.74
Nova Chapel HillRedwood1BR,1BA$1.69
PineGate - Students save up to 10%!Cypress1BR,1BA$1.73
ShadowoodThe Oak1BR,1BA$1.70

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Chapel Hill East, Chapel Hill, NC

Ranked #4

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

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.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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