Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Chapel Hill Neighborhood of Chapel Hill, NC from $1,200 (5 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Downtown Chapel Hill area of Chapel Hill.

property at 500 Umstead Dr

$1,250 - $1,495

2 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

500 Umstead Dr

Chapel HillNC27516

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property at 708 M.L.K. Jr Blvd

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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708 M.L.K. Jr Blvd, Unit E5

708 M.L.K. Jr Blvd
Chapel HillNC27514

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 2 Beds unit found at Trinity Court Apartments priced from $884. Estes Park - Students Save Up To 10%! has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,065. Here are the most affordable Downtown Chapel Hill apartments for rent in Chapel Hill, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Trinity Court Apartments2x12BR,1BA$884
Estes Park - Students Save Up To 10%!Grove at Estes Park1BR,1BA$1,065
University Apartments Chapel HillOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,500

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Chapel Hill, NC

As of June 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Chapel Hill area is the $1.93 price per square foot B2 Model at Union Chapel Hill in the in the Triple Crown Estates neighborhood starting from $1,565. The second greatest value Downtown Chapel Hill apartment is the 1x1 Model at Trinity Court Apartments starting at $1,100 with a $1.47 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Union Chapel HillB22BR,2BA$1.93
Trinity Court Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.47
Estes Park - Students Save Up To 10%!Grove at Estes Park1BR,1BA$1.97
University Apartments Chapel Hill1 Bedroom One Bathroom - Renovated1BR,1BA$3.24

Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Chapel Hill

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Chapel Hill?

There are currently 48 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Chapel Hill, NC with pricing that ranges from $884 to $7,903. There are also 20 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Chapel Hill ranging from $1,250 to $3,800.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Chapel Hill?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Chapel Hill ranges from $1,250 to $3,800 with an average monthly rent of $2,593.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Downtown Chapel Hill?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Chapel Hill range from $1,129 to $7,903, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,325 to $2,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,995 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,140.

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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