
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Chapel Hill North Neighborhood of Chapel Hill, NC from $400 (17 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Chapel Hill North area of Chapel Hill.


135 Kingsbury Dr

Sagebrook of Chapel Hill

PineGate - Students save up to 10%!

Notting Hill
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Rise Chapel Hill

Carraway Village

Trilogy Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill North

The Apartments at Midtown 501
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1701 North

115 Wild Primrose Ln, Unit 115 Wild Primrose Lane

Elliot Wood Apartments

Timber Hollow

Chapel View
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107 New Cooper Square
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 | $1,505 | $1,211 | $1,971 |
| Chapel Hill North 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,689 | $995 | $2,450 |
| Chapel Hill North 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,229 | $1,153 | $3,244 |
| Chapel Hill North 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,482 | $1,900 | $7,799 |
| Chapel Hill North 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,306 | $2,200 | $3,725 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 17 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Chapel Hill North Neighborhood of Chapel Hill, NC.
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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 $925. PineGate - Students save up to 10%! has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,120. 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 | $925 |
| PineGate - Students save up to 10%! | Cypress | 1BR,1BA | $1,120 |
| Chapel View | The Franklin | 1BR,1BA | $1,130 |
| Notting Hill | Keats | 1BR,1BA | $1,137 |
| Trilogy Chapel Hill | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,300 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chapel Hill North, NC
As of January 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Chapel Hill North area is the $1.69 price per square foot Columbia Model at The Townhomes at Chapel Watch Village in the in the Triple Crown Estates neighborhood starting from $2,252. The second greatest value Chapel Hill North 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 North apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Townhomes at Chapel Watch Village | Columbia | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.69 |
| The Apartments at Midtown 501 | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $1.65 |
| Regent Place | B4 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.61 |
| Booker Creek - Students save up to 10%! | Serenity at Booker Creek | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.49 |
| 115 Wild Primrose Ln, Unit 115 Wild Primrose Lane | 115 Wild Primrose Ln | 2BR,2BA | $1.44 |
| Dobbins Hill Apartment Homes | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.74 |
| Notting Hill | Keats | 1BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| Chapel View | The Franklin | 1BR,1BA | $1.62 |
| PineGate - Students save up to 10%! | Cypress | 1BR,1BA | $1.73 |
| Shadowood | The Oak | 1BR,1BA | $1.74 |
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Among cities in North Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
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 $1,351.
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 $925, while the average apartment in Chapel Hill North costs $3,750.
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 90 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 $704 which is $3,046 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Chapel Hill North.
Expert Rental Resources
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