407 N Columbia St
Chapel HillNC27516
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Chapel Hill Neighborhood of Chapel Hill, NC from $700 (14 Rentals)
Cheap Apartments in the Downtown Chapel Hill area of Chapel Hill.
407 N Columbia St
Chapel HillNC27516
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from $1,199Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Link Apartments® Calyx
55 Maxwell RdChapel Hill, NC 27517
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from $1,2401 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
PineGate - Students save up to 10%!
100 Pinegate CirChapel Hill, NC 27514
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from $1,2951 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
University Apartments Chapel Hill
600 Martin Luther King Jr BlvdChapel Hill, NC 27514
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Kingswood - Students save up to 10%!
1105 Highway 54 BypassChapel Hill, NC 27516
500 Umstead Dr, Unit F304
500 Umstead Dr
Chapel HillNC27516
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529 Hillsborough St
Chapel HillNC27514
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Estes Park - Students save up to 10%!
306 Estes DrCarrboro, NC 27510
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from $1,1351 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Royal Park - Students save up to 10%!
501 Highway 54Carrboro, NC 27510
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University Lake
200 Barnes StCarrboro, NC 27510
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Ridgewood - Students save up to 10%!
404 Jones Ferry RdCarrboro, NC 27510
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from $1,3702 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Carolina - Students save up to 10%!
401 Hwy 54 BypCarrboro, NC 27510
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Downtown Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Chapel Hill?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Chapel Hill Studio Apartments | $1,551 | $1,199 | $1,932 |
| Downtown Chapel Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,878 | $1,125 | $5,801 |
| Downtown Chapel Hill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,878 | $1,070 | $5,451 |
| Downtown Chapel Hill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,682 | $1,035 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Chapel Hill 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,414 | $1,215 | $2,600 |
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There are currently 14 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Chapel Hill Neighborhood of Chapel Hill, NC.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Chapel Hill Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Chapel Hill area of Chapel Hill, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Estes Park - Students save up to 10%! priced from $1,125. Royal Park - Students save up to 10%! has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,135. Here are the most affordable Downtown Chapel Hill apartments for rent in Chapel Hill, NC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estes Park - Students save up to 10%! | Grove at Estes Park | 1BR,1BA | $1,125 |
| Royal Park - Students save up to 10%! | Barnes | 1BR,1BA | $1,135 |
| Ridgewood - Students save up to 10%! | Melrose | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
| Link Apartments® Calyx | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,189 |
| PineGate - Students save up to 10%! | Cypress | 1BR,1BA | $1,240 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Chapel Hill, NC
As of May 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Chapel Hill area is the $1.49 price per square foot Hatteras Model at Carolina - Students save up to 10%! in the in the Triple Crown Estates neighborhood starting from $1,370. The second greatest value Downtown Chapel Hill apartment is the B3 Model at Union Chapel Hill starting at $1,415 with a $1.73 price per square foot in the Triple Crown Estates neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Chapel Hill apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Carolina - Students save up to 10%! | Hatteras | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.49 |
| Union Chapel Hill | B3 | 2BR,2BA | $1.73 |
| Kingswood - Students save up to 10%! | Tar Heel | 2BR,1BA | $1.66 |
| PineGate - Students save up to 10%! | Cypress | 1BR,1BA | $1.91 |
| 319 Burlage Cir, Unit 319 Burlage Circle | 319 Burlage Cir | 1BR,1BA | $3.00 |
| Ridgewood - Students save up to 10%! | Melrose | 1BR,1BA | $2.13 |
| Estes Park - Students save up to 10%! | Grove at Estes Park | 1BR,1BA | $2.08 |
| Royal Park - Students save up to 10%! | Barnes | 1BR,1BA | $2.10 |
| University Apartments Chapel Hill | 1 Bedroom One Bathroom - Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $2.85 |
| Link Apartments® Calyx | S1 | Studio ,1BA | $2.91 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC
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Among neighborhoods in Chapel Hill, NC for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
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Getting Around the Downtown Chapel Hill Neighborhood in Chapel Hill, NC
Walk Score®
76 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
86 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
59 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Chapel Hill Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Chapel Hill?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Chapel Hill is under $1,370.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Chapel Hill?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Chapel Hill is Estes Park - Students save up to 10%! which is listed at $1,125, while the average apartment in Downtown Chapel Hill costs $1,470.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Chapel Hill?
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 46 regular apartments in Downtown Chapel Hill that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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