303 Smith Level Rd, Unit C11
303 Smith Level Rd
Chapel HillNC27516
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303 Smith Level Rd, Unit E23
303 Smith Level Rd
Chapel HillNC27516
303 Smith Level Rd, Unit B14
303 Smith Level Rd
Chapel HillNC27516
Room in Townhome on Philip's Square
118 Philip's Sq
Chapel HillNC27516
303 Smith Level Rd, Unit 32
303 Smith Level Rd
Chapel HillNC27516
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$753 - $2,026
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Shadowood
110 Piney Mountain RdChapel Hill, NC 27514
907 Oak Tree Dr
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135 Kingsbury Dr
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216 Ridge Trl
Chapel HillNC27516
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$1,076 - $1,810
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Sunstone Apartments
208 Conner DrChapel Hill, NC 27514
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250 S Estes Dr, Unit 80
250 S Estes Dr
Chapel HillNC27514
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$1,100
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$1,100
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810 Greenwood Rd, Unit Mother-in-law apartment
810 Greenwood RdChapel Hill, NC 27514
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$1,108 - $4,328Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Link Apartments® Calyx
55 Maxwell RdChapel Hill, NC 27517
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$1,135 - $1,9951 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Laurel Ridge Apartments
1100 W Highway 54 BypChapel Hill, NC 27516
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$1,135 - $2,2751 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
PineGate - Students save up to 10%!
100 Pinegate CirChapel Hill, NC 27514
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$1,158 - $5,881
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Notting Hill
100 Drew Hill LnChapel Hill, NC 27514
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$1,160 - $2,3251 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Kingswood - Students save up to 10%!
1105 Highway 54 BypassChapel Hill, NC 27516
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$1,169 - $4,3451 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Glen Lennox North
140 Hamilton RdChapel Hill, NC 27517
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$1,195 - $4,1531 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Apartments at Midtown 501
545 Ashley CtChapel Hill, NC 27514
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$1,241 - $1,5181 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 11
Sagebrook of Chapel Hill
103 Melville LoopChapel Hill, NC 27514
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$1,250 - $1,8501 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Trinity Court Apartments
751 Trinity CtChapel Hill, NC 27516
212 Barclay Rd
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114 Wild Primrose Ln
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$1,275
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$1,275
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1515 Partridgeberry Rd, Unit B
1515 Partridgeberry RdChapel Hill, NC 27516
1617 Old Oxford Rd
Chapel HillNC27514
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$1,333 - $4,786
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Overture Chapel Hill
5910 Farrington RdChapel Hill, NC 27517
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$1,340 - $3,179Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Bell Chapel Hill
1300 Fordham BlvdChapel Hill, NC 27514
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$1,357 - $2,965Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Blu on Farrington
5840 Farrington RdChapel Hill, NC 27517
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$1,386 - $4,0451 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Link Apartments® Linden
411 Flemington RdChapel Hill, NC 27514
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1416 Old Lystra Rd, Unit 3
1416 Old Lystra RdChapel Hill, NC 27517
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1416 Old Lystra Rd, Unit 6
1416 Old Lystra RdChapel Hill, NC 27517
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$1,395 - $1,6451 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
University Apartments Chapel Hill
600 Martin Luther King Jr BlvdChapel Hill, NC 27514
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$1,399 - $2,0501 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
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1701 Martin Luther King Jr BlvdChapel Hill, NC 27516
207 Ashley Forest Rd, Unit 207
207 Ashley Forest Rd
Chapel HillNC27514
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$1,440 - $1,534Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Chapel Hill North
200 Perkins DrChapel Hill, NC 27514
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$1,474 - $2,975Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Atlas Blue Hill
1301 Fordham BlvdChapel Hill, NC 27514
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$1,475
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$1,475
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204 Purefoy Rd, Unit A
204 Purefoy RdChapel Hill, NC 27514
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$1,475 - $2,8351 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Franklin Woods - Students: Save up to 10%!
1521 E Franklin StChapel Hill, NC 27514
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$1,490 - $2,956Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Trilogy Chapel Hill
1000-2000 Novus LnChapel Hill, NC 27514
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$1,500 - $4,650
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900 Willow
900 Willow DrChapel Hill, NC 27514
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1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments
Elliot Wood Apartments
106 N Elliott RdChapel Hill, NC 27514
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Trustee Corner
115 N Merritt Mill RdChapel Hill, NC 27516
210 Purefoy Rd
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6 Shepherd Ln
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2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments
Landings at Winmore Apartments
100 Andys LnChapel Hill, NC 27516
108 Ephesus Church Rd
Chapel HillNC27517
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Timber Hollow
101 Timber Hollow CtChapel Hill, NC 27514
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Chapel View
2701 Homestead RdChapel Hill, NC 27516
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Short Term Furnished Luxury Studio
11404 Governors DrChapel Hill, NC 27517
D2 Shepherd Ln
Chapel HillNC27514
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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 | $1,472 | $958 | $2,935 |
| Greater Chapel Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,609 | $843 | $5,252 |
| Greater Chapel Hill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,876 | $1,048 | $7,259 |
| Greater Chapel Hill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,438 | $1,140 | $9,346 |
| Greater Chapel Hill 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,583 | $1,140 | $2,330 |
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There are currently 225 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Greater Chapel Hill Neighborhood of Chapel Hill, NC.
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Cheapest Available Greater Chapel Hill Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Greater Chapel Hill area of Chapel Hill, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Shadowood priced from $753. Crossings @ 501 Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $900. Here are the most affordable Greater Chapel Hill apartments for rent in Chapel Hill, NC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shadowood | The Oak | 1BR,1BA | $753 |
| Crossings @ 501 Apartments | Creekview Classic - Call for Availability | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| Avalon East | The Brightleaf 650 | 1BR,1BA | $926 |
| Crystal Village | Emerald | 1BR,1BA | $949 |
| The Mews Apartments and Townhomes | The Dover | 1BR,1BA | $949 |
| Berkshire 54 | Cranwell R2 | 2BR,1BA | $949 |
| Chateau Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $949 |
| Deerfield Crossing | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $975 |
| Duke Manor- Students save up to 10%! | Hereford | 1BR,1BA | $980 |
| Anderson Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $990 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Greater Chapel Hill, NC
As of July 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Greater Chapel Hill area is the $1.09 price per square foot C1 - The Madison Model at Southpoint Estate Apartments in the in the Downing Creek neighborhood starting from $1,342. The second greatest value Greater Chapel Hill apartment is the B1.5 Model at Vetra Forest Hills - Lexington Street starting at $1,549 with a $1.29 price per square foot in the Fayetteville Street Corridor neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Greater Chapel Hill apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southpoint Estate Apartments | C1 - The Madison | 3BR,2BA | $1.09 |
| Vetra Forest Hills - Lexington Street | B1.5 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.29 |
| The Sawyer | B2R With Den | 2BR,2BA | $1.26 |
| Holly Hill | Two Bedroom 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.27 |
| Spring Forest at Deerfield | Berkshire | 2BR,2BA | $1.27 |
| Chapel Tower - Students save up to 10%! | Duke | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.22 |
| West End Flats | 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.28 |
| Chateau Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| Anderson Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| The Mews Apartments and Townhomes | The Dover | 1BR,1BA | $1.27 |
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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 $990.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Greater Chapel Hill?
The cheapest apartment in Greater Chapel Hill is Shadowood which is listed at $753, while the average apartment in Greater Chapel Hill costs $4,000.
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 609 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 $751 which is $3,249 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Greater Chapel Hill.
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