
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Chapel Hill North Neighborhood of Chapel Hill, NC from $400 (32 Rentals)
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Shadowood

Sagebrook of Chapel Hill

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Carraway Village

Trilogy Chapel Hill

1701 North
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Notting Hill

Cosgrove Hill

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147 Schultz St

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Elliot Wood Apartments

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Timber Hollow

303 Homestead Rd

Chapel View

Rise Chapel Hill

108 Ephesus Church Rd

129 Forsyth Dr

103 Schultz St

105 New Cooper Square
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117 Kingsbury Dr

1621 Providence Glen Dr

712 Providence Glen Dr

822 Providence Glen Dr

Regent Place

112 Mossbark Ln

109 Scott Ln, Unit 42A

220 St Andrews Ln
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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 | $1,564 | $1,335 | $1,953 |
| Chapel Hill North 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,786 | $1,080 | $3,074 |
| Chapel Hill North 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,222 | $1,221 | $3,233 |
| Chapel Hill North 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,396 | $1,593 | $7,813 |
| Chapel Hill North 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,826 | $3,789 | $3,864 |
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There are currently 32 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 $1,096. Chapel View has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,214. 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 | $1,096 |
| Chapel View | The Franklin | 1BR,1BA | $1,214 |
| Rise Chapel Hill | A1 Classic | 1BR,1BA | $1,270 |
| Chapel Ridge | 1 BEDROOM, 1 BATH | 1BR,1BA | $1,299 |
| Carraway Village | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,335 |
| Trilogy Chapel Hill | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,348 |
| Chapel Hill North | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,374 |
| Solano at Chapel Hill | A4 | 1BR,1BA | $1,440 |
| Cosgrove Hill | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,499 |
| 1701 North | Hansborough | 1BR,1BA | $1,574 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chapel Hill North, NC
As of August 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Chapel Hill North area is the $1.73 price per square foot Rosemary w/ Basement Model at The Townhomes at Chapel Watch Village in the in the Triple Crown Estates neighborhood starting from $2,913. The second greatest value Chapel Hill North apartment is the Chaucer Model at Notting Hill starting at $1,740 with a $1.31 price per square foot in the South Durham 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 | Rosemary w/ Basement | 2BR,3.5BA | $1.73 |
| Notting Hill | Chaucer | 3BR,2BA | $1.31 |
| Regent Place | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $1.64 |
| Dobbins Hill Apartment Homes | 3 Bedroom 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.69 |
| Cosgrove Hill | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.64 |
| 1701 North | Hansborough | 1BR,1BA | $2.10 |
| Solano at Chapel Hill | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.05 |
| Rise Chapel Hill | A1 Classic | 1BR,1BA | $1.81 |
| Chapel View | The Franklin | 1BR,1BA | $1.74 |
| Shadowood | The Oak | 1BR,1BA | $2.06 |
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Best Local Schools in Chapel Hill North, Chapel Hill, NC
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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 $1,574.
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 $1,096, while the average apartment in Chapel Hill North costs $1,933.
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 39 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 $686 which is $1,247 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Chapel Hill North.
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