
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Chapel Hill North Neighborhood of Chapel Hill, NC from $400 (30 Rentals)
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PineGate - Students save up to 10%!

Sagebrook of Chapel Hill

The Apartments at Midtown 501

Chapel Hill North

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Notting Hill
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Booker Creek - Students save up to 10%!

1617 Old Oxford Rd

1701 North

1734 Legion Rd, Unit A

Trilogy Chapel Hill

Carraway Village

Aura Booth Park
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147 Schultz St

Cosgrove Hill

Dobbins Hill Apartment Homes

1547 Fountain Ridge Rd, Unit 2, Unit 2

Elliot Wood Apartments

Timber Hollow

Chapel View
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107 New Cooper Square

249 Schultz St

126 Schultz St

108 Ephesus Church Rd

105 New Cooper Square

Regent Place

1621 Providence Glen Dr
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7715 Leak Ln

100 Westover Ct
Chapel Hill North, Chapel Hill, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Chapel Hill North?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chapel Hill North Studio Apartments | $1,653 | $1,464 | $1,988 |
| Chapel Hill North 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,697 | $1,108 | $3,801 |
| Chapel Hill North 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,162 | $1,250 | $3,196 |
| Chapel Hill North 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,560 | $1,450 | $8,896 |
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Cheapest Available Chapel Hill North Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Chapel Hill North area of Chapel Hill, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Shadowood priced from $946. Chapel View has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,094. Here are the most affordable Chapel Hill North apartments for rent in Chapel Hill, NC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shadowood | The Oak | 1BR,1BA | $946 |
| Chapel View | The Franklin | 1BR,1BA | $1,094 |
| PineGate - Students save up to 10%! | Cypress | 1BR,1BA | $1,140 |
| The Apartments at Midtown 501 | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1,247 |
| Chapel Hill North | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,248 |
| Chapel Ridge | 1 BEDROOM, 1 BATH | 1BR,1BA | $1,349 |
| Notting Hill | Keats | 1BR,1BA | $1,364 |
| Booker Creek - Students save up to 10%! | Serenity Townhome | 2BR,1BA | $1,365 |
| Solano at Chapel Hill | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,430 |
| Trilogy Chapel Hill | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,464 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chapel Hill North, NC
As of April 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Chapel Hill North area is the $1.79 price per square foot C4 Model at Cosgrove Hill in the in the South Durham neighborhood starting from $3,645. The second greatest value Chapel Hill North apartment is the Rosemary Model at The Townhomes at Chapel Watch Village starting at $2,250 with a $1.73 price per square foot in the Triple Crown Estates neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Chapel Hill North apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cosgrove Hill | C4 | 3BR,3.5BA | $1.79 |
| The Townhomes at Chapel Watch Village | Rosemary | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.73 |
| Regent Place | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $1.64 |
| Booker Creek - Students save up to 10%! | Serenity Townhome | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.33 |
| The Apartments at Midtown 501 | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| Solano at Chapel Hill | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $2.02 |
| Notting Hill | Keats | 1BR,1BA | $1.87 |
| Chapel View | The Franklin | 1BR,1BA | $1.57 |
| PineGate - Students save up to 10%! | Cypress | 1BR,1BA | $1.76 |
| Shadowood | The Oak | 1BR,1BA | $1.77 |
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3.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Chapel Hill North, Chapel Hill, NC
Estes Hills Elementary
East Chapel Hill High
Guy Phillips Middle School
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Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving.com compiles millions of data points to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States, including Chapel Hill. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and proximity to parks, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, apartment communities for the kids, and much more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Chapel Hill North Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Chapel Hill North?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Chapel Hill North is under $1,464.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Chapel Hill North?
The cheapest apartment in Chapel Hill North is Shadowood which is listed at $946, while the average apartment in Chapel Hill North costs $6,580.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Chapel Hill North?
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 73 regular apartments in Chapel Hill North 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 North?
Cheap apartments in Chapel Hill North have an average cost of $707 which is $5,873 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Chapel Hill North.
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