
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Greater Chapel Hill Neighborhood of Chapel Hill, NC from $600 (109 Rentals)


Laurel Ridge Apartments

Sagebrook of Chapel Hill

Glen Lennox Apartments

PineGate - Students save up to 10%!

University Apartments Chapel Hill

Blu on Farrington

The Morgan at Chapel Hill

The Apartments at Midtown 501
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Kingswood - Students save up to 10%!

Crosstown at Chapel Hill

Notting Hill

Chapel Hill North

Room in Duplex on Stratified Ct

Room in House on Bedrock Rd

Room in House on College Ave
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929 Morreene Rd

929 Morreene Rd

ReNew Durham

Crossings @ 501

The Lofts at White Furniture
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Carolina Spring Senior Apartments

LaSalle Pointe Apartments

The Sawyer

Duke Manor- Students save up to 10%!

West End Flats

Mission University Pines

Nova Chapel Hill

The Mews Apartments and Townhomes

The Villages of Chapel Hill

Rock Creek Apartments

River View

ReNew West Durham

Heritage Apartments

Vivo Living Ivy Creek

Bellevue Mill Apartments

Estes Park - Students save up to 10%!
Greater Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Greater Chapel Hill?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Greater Chapel Hill Studio Apartments | $1,592 | $874 | $4,432 |
Greater Chapel Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,644 | $600 | $6,939 |
Greater Chapel Hill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,964 | $1,050 | $10,000+ |
Greater Chapel Hill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,331 | $1,240 | $9,325 |
Greater Chapel Hill 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,747 | $859 | $4,550 |
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Getting Around the Greater Chapel Hill Neighborhood in Chapel Hill, NC
Walk Score®
20 / 100
Car-Dependent
Almost all errands require a car
Bike Score®
33 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
10 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Greater Chapel Hill Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Greater Chapel Hill?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Greater Chapel Hill is under $999.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Greater Chapel Hill?
The cheapest apartment in Greater Chapel Hill is Avalon East which is listed at $921, while the average apartment in Greater Chapel Hill costs $2,810.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Greater 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 219 regular apartments in Greater Chapel Hill 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 Greater Chapel Hill?
Cheap apartments in Greater Chapel Hill have an average cost of $458 which is $2,352 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Greater Chapel Hill.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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.

The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour
Written by: Marie Brown
You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.

Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting
Written by: Lauren Harrington
Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.

The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters
Written by: Bobbi Jackson
If you’re looking to relocate right now, a popular solution that may best fit your current rental needs is a short-term lease.

Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters
Written by: Sandy Baker
Making the decision to rent is exciting and terrifying at the same time. For many people, there are a lot of unknowns.