Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Chapel Hill North Neighborhood of Chapel Hill, NC from $400 (20 Rentals)

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Shadowood
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$1,033 - $1,585
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$998 - $1,550
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Shadowood

110 Piney Mountain RdChapel Hill, NC 27514
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Notting Hill
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$1,419 - $2,879
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$1,377 - $2,837
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Notting Hill

100 Drew Hill LnChapel Hill, NC 27514
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Timber Hollow
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Timber Hollow

101 Timber Hollow CtChapel Hill, NC 27514
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Chapel View
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Chapel View

2701 Homestead RdChapel Hill, NC 27516

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Regent Place
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Regent Place

100 Regent PlChapel Hill, NC 27514

Chapel Hill North, Chapel Hill, NC Local Guide

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 The Apartments at Midtown 501 priced from $1,027. Shadowood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,033. Here are the most affordable Chapel Hill North apartments for rent in Chapel Hill, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Apartments at Midtown 501A11BR,1BA$1,027
ShadowoodThe Oak1BR,1BA$1,033
PineGate - Students save up to 10%!Cypress1BR,1BA$1,085
Rise Chapel HillA1 Classic1BR,1BA$1,140
Chapel ViewThe Franklin1BR,1BA$1,148

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chapel Hill North, NC

As of March 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Chapel Hill North area is the $1.57 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 $2,640. The second greatest value Chapel Hill North apartment is the C1 Model at The Apartments at Midtown 501 starting at $1,430 with a $1.24 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Townhomes at Chapel Watch VillageRosemary w/ Basement2BR,3.5BA$1.57
The Apartments at Midtown 501C13BR,2BA$1.24
Dobbins Hill Apartment Homes3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.87
Regent PlaceB42BR,1.5BA$1.61
Booker Creek - Students save up to 10%!Serenity at Booker Creek2BR,1.5BA$1.38
Cosgrove HillA1 Sunroom1BR,1BA$1.77
Rise Chapel HillA1 Classic1BR,1BA$1.63
Chapel ViewThe Franklin1BR,1BA$1.65
PineGate - Students save up to 10%!Cypress1BR,1BA$1.67
ShadowoodThe Oak1BR,1BA$1.94

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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 $1,390.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Chapel Hill North?

The cheapest apartment in Chapel Hill North is The Apartments at Midtown 501 which is listed at $1,027, while the average apartment in Chapel Hill North costs $3,665.

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 103 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 $670 which is $2,995 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Chapel Hill North.

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