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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$876 - $2,155
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Shadowood

110 Piney Mountain RdChapel Hill, NC 27514
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$1,265

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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114 Wild Primrose Ln

Chapel HillNC27514

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Notting Hill
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$1,353 - $6,085
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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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Rise Chapel Hill
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Rise Chapel Hill

200 Westminster DrChapel 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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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 $876. PineGate - Students save up to 10%! has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,145. Here are the most affordable Chapel Hill North apartments for rent in Chapel Hill, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
ShadowoodThe Oak1BR,1BA$876
PineGate - Students save up to 10%!Cypress1BR,1BA$1,145
The Apartments at Midtown 501A11BR,1BA$1,273
Chapel Ridge1 BEDROOM, 1 BATH1BR,1BA$1,349
Notting HillShelley1BR,1BA$1,353

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chapel Hill North, NC

As of June 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Chapel Hill North area is the $1.54 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 $2,580. The second greatest value Chapel Hill North apartment is the B4 Model at Cosgrove Hill starting at $2,267 with a $1.70 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Townhomes at Chapel Watch VillageRosemary w/ Basement2BR,3.5BA$1.54
Cosgrove HillB42BR,2BA$1.70
Regent PlaceC13BR,2BA$1.64
Dobbins Hill Apartment Homes3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.53
Sagebrook of Chapel HillManning2BR,2BA$1.29
Chapel ViewThe Carolina2BR,2BA$1.48
The Apartments at Midtown 501A11BR,1BA$1.38
Notting HillShelley1BR,1BA$1.51
PineGate - Students save up to 10%!Dogwood1BR,1BA$1.83
ShadowoodThe Oak1BR,1BA$1.64

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Chapel Hill North, Chapel Hill, NC

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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 $1,499.

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 $876, while the average apartment in Chapel Hill North costs $5,580.

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 42 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 $656 which is $4,924 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Chapel Hill North.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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