Cheap Homes for Rent in the Downtown Chapel Hill Neighborhood of Chapel Hill, NC from $600 (2 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 304 Umstead Dr

$695 - $1,050

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$695 - $1,050

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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304 Umstead Dr

Chapel HillNC27516

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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Chapel Hill, NC

As of July 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Chapel Hill area is the $1.08 price per square foot D2 Model at Shortbread Lofts in the in the Triple Crown Estates neighborhood starting from $1,575. The second greatest value Downtown Chapel Hill apartment is the 2 Beds, 1.5 Baths Model at Cedar Court starting at $1,650 with a $1.56 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.
Shortbread LoftsD24BR,4BA$1.08
Cedar Court2 Beds, 1.5 Baths2BR,1.5BA$1.56
Union Chapel HillB22BR,2BA$1.81
Trinity Court Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.67
Estes Park - Students Save Up To 10%!Grove at Estes Park1BR,1BA$2.01
University Apartments Chapel Hill1 Bedroom One Bathroom - Renovated1BR,1BA$3.04

Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Chapel Hill

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

There are currently 50 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Chapel Hill, NC with pricing that ranges from $1,115 to $4,000. There are also 23 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Chapel Hill ranging from $695 to $3,900.

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 $695 to $3,900 with an average monthly rent of $2,329.

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 $1,365 to $2,395, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,400 to $3,897. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,800 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,295.

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